This is what would happen if a Louise cake turned vegan and rolled itself into a ball. I’m so happy how these turned out, especially since I’m not the biggest coconut fan. These truffles have a moist (sorry) centre, flecks …
Category: Lifestyle
Almond + blueberry cake (GF)
When I made this cake I was thinking about using up the last of the seasonal blueberries and it never occurred to me that this would be the perfect cake to serve for Mothers Day. This upside down almond and …
He is 9
I have not yet written about our fertility/IVF journey, but this guy, this super creative, inquisitive, sensitive dude was the last (only) one left in the petri dish. And every day I am grateful, that for whatever reason, he made …
Honey + thyme madeleines
I am getting really excited about this years Easter baking and want to make ALL of the things RIGHT NOW, but since it’s only the beginning of March I need to cool my jets for a bit. I’m always looking …
Ina’s Challah
I’m continuing with my ode to cookbook authors this week. I had completely forgotten that the local library is a treasure trove of cookbooks – free to read! So I came home with an armful and set to work finding …
Little Girdlebuster pies
It was years ago when I first saw Nigella on TV. Somehow I’d missed the buzz around ‘How to be a domestic goddess’ and jumped on board the Nigella train around the time the ‘Nigella Bites’ TV series was airing. …
Little almond butter cups (DF + V)
It’s that time of the year again when you put the kids to bed and then sit down for an episode of MAFS whilst trying not to eat an entire block of chocolate. I am the first to admit that …
Boozy passionfruit mojito popsicles
Why should kids have all the fun? Why can’t us grown ups have a nice icy treat to get us through the hot summer days. A nice icy treat that includes alcohol. I’ve been on a real frozen blitz lately …
S’mores ice cream
It. Is. So. Freakin’. Hot. And I know I shouldn’t complain because it’s not like I’m living in Melbourne (44°) or Adelaide (46°) but 30° is really hot for Auckland. And last night in my spin class the temperature in …
Traffic Light popsicles
I think just about every kiwi kid of the 80’s had at least one meal at the infamous Cobb & Co. Our local one was on the North Shore, attached to the Poenamo Hotel, which was quite ritzy back in …