There is something delightful in making flat breads, and comforting knowing that the recipe has survived centuries, that our ancestors once enjoyed the same flavours that you are now using in your own kitchen. Growing up with Italian grandparents, bread plays such an important role in our meals. Affordable and filling I love the simplicity of […]
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Best Ever Chocolate Cake
Okay, so the title may be a little hyperbole but this is an excellent chocolate cake to have up your sleeve. This is a cake I have thrown together for at least 10 years now, and while there are others I make – I keep coming back to it. What I love most about it? […]
Hot Cross Buns
Searching for the perfect Hot Cross Bun Recipe? Look no further!
Stuffed Tomatoes and Baked Salmon Fans
I think I may have mentioned in my previous post, it’s the middle of Summer. I was fortunate to spend some time recently at the beach enjoying quiet days of reading, walking and just enjoying some great meals. We are very fortunate to live in an area where beautiful seafood and seasonal produce is so […]
Apricots, Apricots, Apricots (Part 1)
We’re in the middle of summer here in Melbourne. As I type this, it is a warm and pleasant February Saturday afternoon. February. How is we are already 6 weeks into the new year? I must admit, I feel my year is just beginning. A side effect of my job means January is otherwise occupied […]
Pasta e fagioli (Pasta and Bean Soup)
Simple and Delicious Soup!
Granola
Looking for the perfect breakfast or snack? This granola is the answer. Simple and delicious.
Warm Chicken Salad: Work Day Lunch Solutions
A perfect work day lunch solution: warm chicken salad.
Nutella Ice-Cream by Nigella Lawson
Summer is just around the corner. The weather is heating up, the days are getting longer and it’s the perfect time for ice-cream! It’s also the perfect time to use my new ice-cream maker! I have been thinking about buying an ice-cream maker for a few years. For a long time I thought I didn’t […]
Easy Morning Muffins
Easy Morning Muffins to ease back into blogging (and baking).