A few years ago I was on the hunt for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. I tried a lot – brown butter, white sugar, dark sugar, nuts, no nuts, you get the picture. Admittedly, I did not try the …
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Miso + caramelised white chocolate brownie
My favourite kitchenware shop, Milly’s, is currently holding a ‘pimp my brownie’ competition. They’ve provided their skillet brownie recipe (below) and it’s up to contestants to pimp it any way they see fit. I love a good sweet and salty combo, …
The dreaded man ‘flu + lemon meringue pie
My husband has that dreaded yet totally legitimate disease, the man ‘flu. He won’t take any medication, claiming he can fight it off on his own, yet every day the moaning and complaining gets worse. I find the easiest way to force a load of …
Sex and the City Gummy Bears
As I feverishly awaited the return of Orange is the New Black, I binged my way through the whole series of Sex and the City. It’s hard to believe that this ended 13 years ago, although not so much judging by …
Just 4 ingredients
Sometimes all you need is 4 ingredients to come together in perfect harmony (I’m singing this in my head) and you’ve got an absolutely delicious biscuit, perfect for a coffee break. Or in this case, sending a care package to …
Gin + tonic gummy bears
Truth be told, I do not like gin. I do not like tonic. I do not like them Sam I am. But it seems a bit classier than rum and coke, and there are plenty of people who will take …
The magical world of kombucha – how to start your own brew
I was recently introduced to the magical fermentation transformation that is kombucha. To be perfectly honest, I had very low expectations but was pleasantly surprised! It’s also pretty awesome how a weird looking fungus thingee turns tea and sugar into a healthy potion. …
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Apple, thyme & honey tart
It’s always good to have a few recipes in your repertoire that just require pantry staples and this tart is one of them. With the exception of maybe the puff pastry, you’ve probably already got everything else you need for this. …
Homemade marshmallow fluff
Have you ever been intrigued by grocery staples from other countries? I’ve talked about my obsession with all things American here, and I’m sure that marshmallow fluff was mentioned somewhere in a Babysitters Club book, but it pops up now and …
He is 7
We waited a long time for this one, and he arrived in a hurry on an early Autumn night. A typical 7 year old, he loves farts, silly words and being rough. But he’s sensitive, gentle, and loving too. He …
once upon an egg 