If the moniker were not already taken, I would totally rename this blog, ‘The Lazy Baker/Cook’. Because that is what I am. If I can’t whip it up within a matter of minutes, it doesn’t make the cut. Perhaps when I was younger I was attracted to highly intricate recipes, but not now. In a…
Raspberry Almond Muffins with Cacao Nibs & Citrus {gf/df}
I read an article the other day that said that successful people don’t do chores all weekend. I like that! Rather, they socialise and get exercise; in other words, unwind. Recharging is good for the mind, body and soul, and is the real rest that God meant when He instituted the Sabbath as a creation…
Banana, Berry & Chia Seed Muffins {gluten-free + dairy-free options}
The first time ever that I came across chia seeds was while teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) to adult migrants and refugees. A relative newcomer, Tuoy (pronounced ‘Twee’) had lived in Australia for many years, but had next to no knowledge of the English language. The first day she entered the class I…
Pear & Raspberry Coconut Bread
Raspberry Almond Muffins
Sometimes I just can’t keep well enough alone! These muffins are a riff on a classic that works… Raspberry Vanilla Muffins are also good, but somehow they never had enough texture to satisfy me. Call me a purist if you like, but muffins should be kind of healthy, and certainly contain more than one type…
Apple and Raspberry Crumble Pie
I have decided that finding a recipe unsatisfactory is no cause for complaint – it is purely an opportunity to improve upon it! Having found a delicious-sounding recipe for Apple and Raspberry Crumble Pie on the back of a custard powder packet, it had been my goal to make it for some time… alas, it…