The Back Up Plan
My back is Bad. Notice the capital 'B'. On the subject of B, a few other words come to mind; bummer (as in major,) boo and bah! I can hardly get out of bed, so I think pump class is off the agenda [Read More]
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Serves 12 This cake has real chocolate both in the cake and the icing, so in my opinion, that makes it twice as nice! This cake will always have a special place in my heart (and my tummy) because [Read More]
Takashi’s Sauteed Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic
Makes a great addition to an anitpasto platter, or simply sensational all on it's own! Ingredients Zucchini Lemon Shredded Garlic Olive oil Salt and pepper How [Read More]
Takashi’s Roasted Beetroot with Bocconcini
This is so light and delicious - the perfect starter or accompaniment to any meal. Takashi is not one for measuring, so just make sure you have a balance of ingredients that look easy on the [Read More]
Bundt-a-ful!
I can't wait to race home from work and get into a bit of baking. Tonight, I'm going to try and break my bad bundt karma with Donna Hay's Lemon and Yoghurt Cake. The cake is easy peasy, lemon squeezy! [Read More]
Waste not, want not!
I'm on a mission to use up all my leftover ingredients this week, which makes for a five day baking bonanza! So much for keeping out of the kitchen! I've got yoghurt in the fridge which will be the [Read More]
Donna Hay’s Lemon Yoghurt Cake
Serves 10-12 What do you do when life gives you lemons? I make lemon cake. When I was back in the mother country recently, we had an excess of both yoghurt and lemons so making this cake was [Read More]
Full of Beans
Finally, the sun is shining! I seize the moment and start my half marathon training, right here, right now! I haven't been organised enough to plan a new improved, longer route, so instead, I run [Read More]
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]
