The Easter Scoop
Before you go and eat yourself stupid on hot cross buns, chocolate and even more chocolate, let me share some of my favourite Easter treats; homemade and shop bought. Hot Cross Buns You can buy them anywhere. This year’s hot cross bun have been ranked, and you can find all about who came first here. [...]
Read More{Product Review} Breville Sous Vide Supreme
Sous Vide. Before you go and bastardise the French language and read the whole post saying it wrong, let me tell you now; it’s pronounced ‘sue veed’ not “sue’s veeday”. Also, my photos aren’t up to normal standard. These were taken when I was between homes and lodging back with my parents. I had Mum [...]
Read MoreStrawberry Meringue Layer Cake
Things that have become a must do for me in Summer over the past few years are to pick berries or cherries. So with two of my favourite girls in tow, Katie and Alana, we went down to Red Hill to the best strawberry farm ever. Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm has THE sweetest strawberries, and [...]
Read MoreCoconut & Pandan Custard Tarts
Aka; Crack Tarts. For Chinese New Year dinner I had made a lychee and coconut jelly, but it looked like vomit so I decided it be best not to serve it! I wanted to make something else but didn’t want to spend ages in the kitchen, or make a trip to the shops. Luckily I [...]
Read MoreGuinness Gingerbread
Hola!! I’m finally back in action. I’ve moved into my new place, hosted Christmas Eve dinner, and FINALLY been connected to the internet. I am still unpacking stuff, living on leftover Christmas ham and turkey, and have been tackling the cray cray crowds at the sales. I’m loving my new place, the kitchen has an [...]
Read More{Wedding Of The Year} Ms I-Hua & Zeboy Get Hitched!
Food blogging royalty, Ms. I-Hua and Zeboy recently said ‘I Do’ after being together for something like 11 years! Not only was I invited to such a prestigious event, I was asked to help with the wedding cakes, along with fellow bake-a-holic Thanh. I immediately said yes, even though I had a feeling it wouldn’t [...]
Read MoreBlueberry Crumble Cake
Another fortnight, another trip to my lovely Grandma’s house. Mum was in charge of bringing dinner, and I volunteered my services for dessert. I was keen to try making a linzer torte, but I was having an bit of a stressful week and wasn’t myself. So when it came time to attempt rolling out my [...]
Read MoreA Taste of Taste 2012
Taste of Melbourne has been my favourite food festival since I started blogging. It has a special place in my heart, I think because it was the first food festival I attended as a lover of food. I was fortunate enough to be invited to the preview event to this years festival, A Taste of [...]
Read MoreDark Chocolate and Salted Pretzel Tart
Hi there! I’m currently blogging from the floor, since we are waiting delivery of our new couch! The couch we bought from Costco over 2 years ago had springs start sticking up, making it very uncomfortable on the bum. Since they have a lifetime warranty on things you buy there, we took it back for [...]
Read MorePrawn Spaghetti with Lemon Vodka Sauce
Pasta doesn’t have to be smothered in tomato sauce to be good; a simple vodka, lemon and cream sauce is just as good. And what’s better, you can whip this delectable dish up after work and be relaxing on the couch in no time. You can of course alter it to your tastes; if you [...]
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