Recipe: Caramel Fudge Sauce
Summary: For all the lovely chocolate things I cook, I will always choose caramel over chocolate – every time! We have had lots of homemade ice cream around lately and this is my simple and foolproof...
View ArticleRecipe: Dried Apricot Jam
Summary: This is a great recipe for the depths of winter when apricots aren’t around but I need no excuse to whip this up. I just love apricot jam but only if it’s homemade. And jams is not just for...
View ArticleRecipe: Grenadine (Pomegranate Syrup)
Summary: Grenadine is a cocktail staple but it’s very easy to make at home and is lovely added to all sorts of drinks. It really is just a pomegranate syrup. Some people add a thin layer of vodka over...
View ArticleRecipe: Lime Mint Syrup
Summary: Flavoured syrups are amazing in cocktails or used as a cordial but that’s not all. This is fabulous in a cup of black tea with a little honey. You could even use it in cakes and icings. It’s...
View ArticleRecipe: Soft Pretzels
Summary: In reading up on pretzels, I found that they were originally dipped in a mix of water and lye before baking to create that crispy crust that makes them pretzels. But don’t panic, these days...
View ArticleRecipe: Chamomile Ice Cream
Summary: This recipe is a ripoff of part of a dessert I had at Celsius Restaurant. Chamomile ice cream doesn’t sound exciting but the floral qualities make apple crumble or peach cobbler really pop!...
View ArticleRecipe: Basic Crumble Topping
Summary: Crumbles are just awesome, especially in the cooler weather. Not only are they delish but you can use any fruit fresh, frozen or canned. You can also freeze the crumble topping for an almost...
View ArticleRecipe: Maple Syrup Ice Cream
Summary: All I need is a few warm days and my mind turns to ice cream. I am always up for maple syrup but I tend to pair it with more wintery, cinnamony things but this is divine! Please use real...
View ArticleRecipe: Blueberry Maple Frozen Yoghurt Pops
Summary: The good folks at Chobani sent me some of their delicious yoghurt , OMG have you tried the pineapple one? But they also sent me a pop making set so I could make some frozen yoghurt. This is...
View ArticleRecipe: Tahitian Lime Pie Ice Cream
Summary: Back in May last year I made Tahitian Lime Pie, my own take on Key Lime Pie. Tahitian limes (also known as Persian limes) are grown extensively here in Australia. They are the smallish,...
View ArticleRecipe: Homemade Raspberry Syrup
Summary: This is delicious! Perfect for use in cocktails or to make Italian sodas. It’s great on ice cream, pancakes or waffles too. I mean really, what is there not to love? Ingredients 500g frozen...
View ArticleRecipe: Butterscotch Ice Cream {No Eggs}
Summary: This ice cream is everything I was dreaming of – sweet, smoky and oh so creamy. I’m not sure I need to say anything to sell you on this one, so I’ll get to a little education. I’m sure you’ll...
View ArticleTip: The Power of Preparation
I don’t know about your household but if my fridge is full of crisp fresh fruit and veg in it’s complete and whole state, I know I’ll be throwing that lot out in a week. Unless I cook with it or...
View ArticleRecipe: Lush & Lazy Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding
Summary: It’s only 19C today, after the extremely hot days we’ve had recently, it feels cold! And I fancied laying on the couch with a self saucing pudding. Initial investigations proved we had all the...
View ArticleRecipe: Easter Bunny Bites {Rice Krispie Treat Carrots}
Summary: Aren’t these cute? This is part recipe, part craft project but definitely easy! Rice Krispie treats, or Rice Bubble Treats for us Aussies, are not something I grew up with but I’m sure...
View ArticleEaster Recipe Roundup! 2014
I do love creating special treats for you at Easter time! I thought I’d put together a post with all of the past and present Easter posts. There’s delicious decorated cookies, cute cupcakes, marvellous...
View ArticleRecipe: DIY Fancy Coffee Syrups
Summary: This cold weather makes me want to snuggle under a blankie with a hot drink. And what could be better than a fancy coffee? These coffee syrups are super easy and very inexpensive. I think...
View ArticleRecipe: Buttermilk Ice Cream
Summary: It may be spring but it is set to 37C here today. Definitely ice cream weather! I saw this delicious Buttermilk Ice Cream Joy the Baker made, I knew I wanted in! Her version included honey...
View ArticleRecipe: Two Ingredient Caramel Apple Dip
Summary: This so easy, calling it a recipe is a bit of a stretch! Sweet, caramel pairs perfectly with tart, green apples in this treat. Although, strawberries and salty crackers like Jatz or Salada...
View ArticleRecipe: Caramel Apple Self Saucing Pudding {So easy and made from scratch!}
Summary: I am completely addicted to self saucing puddings. Which is kind of strange because I’m not a fan of puddings. Not the steamed kind of pudding nor the the custard like pudding. But I could eat...
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