Tag Archives: Recipe
Cinnamon Ice Cream
The most common question I’m asked about this blog is Do you take the photos yourself? The answer is yes, I bake or make and then photograph. This time, however, I didn’t do the making. This was hubby’s project from start to … Continue reading
Gluten-free Caramel Slice
Caramel slice reminds me of two things – the 80s and my mum. Did everyone’s mum make caramel slice in the 80s? It sure seemed like it. I don’t really remember for sure if my mum made it regularly but each … Continue reading
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Christmas Cookies
Christmas treats for my co-workers have been baked, packaged and gifted. The out-of-office alert is active on my e-mail account and work is done for 2011. Now it’s time to wrap presents, bake food to share with family and friends and … Continue reading
Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
Kitchen Sink Cookies Adapted from recipe by Martha Stewart Makes about 40 Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups … Continue reading
Sweet Potato Pie
My philosophy when it comes to dessert is usually If it’s not chocolate, why bother? While I don’t mind a coconutty treat or a caramel-flavoured delight, chocolate has a special place in my heart and on my dessert menu. Imagine my … Continue reading
Macarons
Basic Macarons Adapted from recipe in Donna Hay Magazine Issue 59 Oct/Nov 2011 1 1/4 (200g) cups icing (confectioner’s) sugar 1 cup (120g) almond meal 3 eggwhites, at room temp 1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar Food colouring Preheat oven to … Continue reading
Chocolate Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
My fascination with layer cakes continues, this time it’s a chocolate cake. I made this cake for no other reason than just to make a cake. With all the sewing and crochet projects I have going on, sometimes it’s nice to … Continue reading
Pink Ribbon Sugar Cookies and Kitchen Sink Cookies
I have to be honest, I think these pink ribbon cookies look odd. They tasted fine though, as did the kitchen sink cookies, and have helped raise $129 so far for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The pink M&Ms are sold in … Continue reading
Pumpkin Choc Chip Muffins
Recipe Is it a cupcake or a muffin? If I add frosting will it become a cupcake, but remain a muffin if un-iced? I’m leaning towards calling these muffins, but either way they are delicious. The recipe comes from Baked: … Continue reading
Burnt Sugar Bundt Cake with Caramel Rum Frosting
Cakes with long names sound impressive, however bundt cakes remind me of school fetes and bake sales. There is something old-fashioned about them. To me, they say homemade cake. According to Wikipedia, bundt cakes took off in the ’60s. I bought a 24cm bundt pan to make … Continue reading
