A Minimalist Christmas – A Recipe

I've written before about the Christmas Crazy and the lengths I will go to avoid it. Granted, our Christmases are by nature low key because we have neither kids nor family (the latter at least not on [Read More]

Peanut Butter Banana Rocky Road

Some of my most loved recipes are those that are a happy accident and this is one such recipe. I like to think that I'm a wannabe minimalist with the exception of my pantry. When it comes to baking [Read More]

10 on 10 – December 2017

See that there? It may not look very pretty but it's my (second batch) of Christmas mince and it tastes beautiful. It's like festive nectar and I regularly stir it and gaze adoringly upon it while [Read More]

Ginger Beer Bundt Cake

Serves 12 If you like ginger beer, then you will love this beautiful bundt cake!  I remember when I first came to Australia and fell in love with the people, the landscape and of course, [Read More]

Easy Mince Puff Pies

Once you've made your own mince pies, you'll never go back to shop bought!  This year I was determined to make my own mince pies and cross another thing off my list of 101 Things To Do in [Read More]

Taking Stock November

Well, it's certainly been a November to remember and for all the right reasons. This month has been action packed but the good times have been a-rolling. I think it's time to take a breath, have a [Read More]

Beetroot, Cranberry and Zucchini Loaf

This delicious bake is full of the colours of Christmas! There is no denying it, I've been in overdrive using my loaf since I got back from overseas and when I say using my loaf, I mean using my [Read More]