Date and Macadamia Slice

As I embraced my inner minimalist, my neighbour and I agreed that we wouldn't buy each other gifts this Christmas, we'd make each other a gift instead. There's nothing new here as we seem to have an [Read More]

Apple, Banana and Walnut Bread

Huzzah, let's cheer, it's the first (new) recipe of the year! I may have been decluttering around the house but there is nothing minimalist about my drafts folder.  It seems that over the last six [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]

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]

Easy Christmas Cupcakes

Makes 12 cupcakes These Christmas cupcakes are fun, festive and so easy even the kids can make them!  So last Christmas, I saw Tonia's picture on Instagram and I knew I had to make these. [Read More]

Yuletide Cherry Slice

Now I know we're only a few days in to November but is it's not too early to start thinking about Christmas, is it? I know I'm a bit biased because for me, it's never too early to start [Read More]

Easy Orange Tea Bread

Marmalade, dried fruit and fresh orange - this loaf has it all!  You know what they say, you can take the girl out of England, but you can't take England out of the girl, and this recipe [Read More]

Banana Slice with Muesli Topping

When we came back from holidays, we and our neighbour were like ships in the night. As we landed in Sydney, she jetted off for Adelaide... But not before she'd left a stash of fruit and veggies in our [Read More]

Date Shortbread Fingers

When I was back in the mother country, I was hoping that my love of minimalism might be infectious and that mum would be inspired to let some things go. With some nagging, ooops, I mean encouragement, [Read More]