Mother’s Day – Apple Shortcake
Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to take some time out and celebrate the great work done by mothers. The late nights pasting glitter onto poster boards, early taxiing children to sports or music and the endless dedication and sacrifice. My mother is in another state so I don’t get to spend time with her...
Search for the Golden Ticket – Cherry Ripe Chocolate Ganache Tarts
There is something sort of magical about a chocolate bar. It is difficult to put your finger on what exactly it is. They are like a self contained dessert that can be enjoyed at anytime of day. There are numerous varieties so there is one for every persons taste. They are sold in a myriad...
It’s a Race – Banana Bread
This morning I woke up early, brewed myself a coffee and proceeded to catch up on episodes of MasterChef and Iron Chef from last week. At some point in my viewing I had an urge to eat. I was sitting where I sit now writing and thinking predictably about food. Like a flash it comes...
Afternoon Tea – Cinnamon Tea Cake
afternoon tea (noun) A light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; “an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea”# I think afternoon tea is probably one of the most likeable meals (if you could call it that) of the day. It fills that expansive period between lunch and dinner. At...
Easter Creation – White Chocolate & Macadamia Hot Cross Buns
Easter is an interesting time of year. It is usually my break for the year. This I feel as if work has only just started and Easter is upon us. It has snuck up on me. I think I prefer Easter to Christmas because it is not as commercialised (noting that the true meaning of...
