Apple scones
For a recent farewell to a colleague, I decided to branch out from my typical cookies and bake some scones instead. I’d had this recipe bookmarked on my computer for ages and it’s so simple that I am really not sure why I hadn’t made it before now. I haven’t thought of making scones this … Continue reading
Mexican at Mamasita
My last domestic trip in Australia was last week (how has the end of my time here crept up so fast?!) so of course I had to have one more dinner out in Melbourne. I’ve been to a fair number of places in the city centre there but hadn’t been to Mamasita yet because honestly … Continue reading
Green minestrone with chickpeas and lemon
So I did say a few blog entries ago that I was over making soup for a while, but when I was perusing the latest edition of the lovely Gourmet Traveler magazine at my hotel on my latest trip to Melbourne, this recipe just jumped out at me and I couldn’t resist. I have been … Continue reading
Strawberry banana bread
As I’ve mentioned a few times, due to all my visitors and general traveling around, I’ve actually completed a woefully small amount of new baking endeavours in the past couple of months. I keep revisiting old baking and cooking favourites instead of trying out new recipes. However, I’d been meaning to tackle a new banana … Continue reading
Chocolate ganache cake balls
My third birthday in Australia recently came and went and it was without a doubt the best one I’ve experienced here. No birthday is complete without copious amounts of baked goods of course, and add in my best friend’s visit and there was really a steady stream of baking occurring throughout (although honestly I was … Continue reading
Asian-style quinoa and veggies
I’ve certainly got some new baked goods recipes in store to share with you, but I haven’t posted a new recipe for quinoa in ages and considering how I am currently thinking about clean eating and healthy foods after my weekend of Messina gelato cakes and champagne, let’s talk about quinoa and veggies. I have … Continue reading
Sweet potato kale balls
My healthy recipes have taken a hit lately, what with all my visitors and not having any time to really cook at all (there are far too many restaurants to show them!). My best friend in the world is in town right now and I am determined we shall make some meals together, but we … Continue reading
Simple chocolate cake
As I’ve mentioned before, several of my closest remaining friends at my company have all converged upon Sydney recently, so obviously this presents many opportunities to bake for them. This cake was a birthday request and although I was prepared to make all manner of complex layered chocolate cakes, the decision was to go with … Continue reading
Homemade pop tarts
I’m a bit late to the Valentine’s Day party, but I had to post a recipe that I think would be perfect if you actually wanted to celebrate the holiday and make breakfast in bed for your significant other / yourself / your friends. These fall under my category of baked goods that I only … Continue reading
Upscale casual at Ester
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of going to a fairly new restaurant, Ester, which is making waves in the foodie scene for its casual environment but fantastic food. It’s in a neighbourhood I wouldn’t normally find myself in, but that’s one of the things I love about exploring new restaurants – they … Continue reading
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Passionate amateur baker and devotee of exploring the world through food
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