My mother absolutely loves baking, and this is her go-to recipe for chocolate cake. She usually bakes it when visiting her grandchildren and my kids love this cake topped with chocolate icing and sprinkles. This year I thought I’d decorate it with Easter eggs to make a fantastic little indulgent cake for dessert this Easter. […]
Easy Apple & Cinnamon Scrolls
As much as I love a beautiful apple and cinnamon scroll, with it’s rich delicious bread and sweet icing drizzle, I don’t usually have the time (or the inclination) to make one from scratch. So, a great little alternative is to make an apple and cinnamon scroll using puff pastry. It’s a delicious cheat that […]
Back to School Lunchbox Ideas
The school holidays have already been and gone and most kids will be returning back to school next week. Where did the time go? Amongst getting uniforms ready, buying new school shoes and lunchboxes, thoughts then turn to filling the lunchbox. I usually start out with great intentions at the beginning of each year […]
Summer Pavlova
With summer in full swing, we’re craving barbeques, beaches and pavlovas! Pavlovas are a beautifully light dessert and can be topped off with anything that’s in season. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. A lot of pavlova recipes require you to add cornflour and/or vinegar to […]
Storing Christmas Leftovers
Christmas is all about the best things in life – family, giving and good food. But you have to be careful when preparing and storing food to ensure food safety, and know how to use up your leftovers to avoid food waste. Here are some general guidelines for refrigerator and freezing times to make […]