Nigella’s Buttermilk Birthday Cake
This is the only birthday cake recipe you'll ever need. It's super easy, keeps it's shape and tastes all kinds of delicious! I think it was Julia Childs who said "a birthday party without [Read More]
Bill’s Vanilla Whipped Buttercream
I've been fan girling over Bill Grainger for years and this has to be my favourite Bill recipe - it makes perfect buttercream every single time! I first gave it a go when I made Bill's Cake for a [Read More]
No Bake Biscuit Fudge Slice
Cuts into 16 squares You just need a handful of pantry staples to whip up this no bake fudgy chocolatey biscuit slice! I think I found this recipe in an old magazine. It's one of those totally [Read More]
I Can’t Keep Out of the Kitchen!
I can't just stay out of the kitchen today. We made last minute plans to go to Nicky's for tea, and what can I take when I have no time to bake? I know! Some super-yum, super-speedyBiscuit Fudge [Read More]
Pea and Cream Cheese Pie
Serves 4 This posh pie is a real pea-leaser! To eat it, is to love it! Ingredients 30g butter 2 brown onions, finely chopped 2 cups (240g) frozen peas, thawed 250g cream cheese , [Read More]
Crispy Onion Rings
Serves 4 Onion rings are probably my all-time fast food favourite! I love this healthier, home-cooked version. Terribly tasty! Ingredients 1/3 cup plain flour 1/3 cup panko crumbs 2 [Read More]
Healthy Super Slaw
Serves 6+ (easily halved) It's no secret that I'm learning to love salad and learning to make my salads more scintillating, but I do love some of the old classics. I remember when I was a kid how I [Read More]
Gastronomy with the Guys
Hooray for Friday! I'm happy it's Friday but I'm sad it's the end of another school term, and that I have to say a fond farewell to my super students. They're an awesome bunch and I've had tons of fun [Read More]
Apricot and Amaretti Cake
Serves 8 generously Now that I'm a wannabe minimalist, I might be less about the gift giving but I'm all about the fuss making, and more to the point, cake making because as Julia Childs once said [Read More]
People Power
We were out in the cold, literally, while we waited 4 weeks for our agency to fix up the heating. Their all round lack of remorse and general ineptitude to resolve the issue was really rather [Read More]
