Today is mid-winter here, but you wouldn’t know it. Clear blue skies and sunshine is my idea of winter! Bring it on! Add to that a sleep-in, and time for baking, and you have my perfect day. First on the agenda was some deep, dark chocolate brownies. I have been wanting to get my hands…
Irene’s Milk Chocolate Slice
Irene’s Milk Chocolate slice is ‘the bomb’! I don’t normally make slices, but this is one the exception that breaks the rule, and will henceforth be in my repertoire. An unbeatable mix of chocolate, caramel and biscuit, it’s one of my favourite flavour combinations! Now I can make my very own Twix bar at home!…
Black-bottom Cupcakes
Apricot & White Chocolate Truffles
These beauties were originally made for Alex one Valentine’s Day. But more recently, the labour of love has been for his father, a person, who for reasons unknown, does not like to consume brown chocolate. Only white. Perfect for any occasion, but particularly a special occasion for a special person, these truffles are pure gold.…
Chocolate-Raspberry Success
Success! Ever since visiting Bracegirdles and sampling their wonderful chocolate mud cake with raspberries, I have coveted that particular recipe. Recently, having some time on my hands and a modicum of income, I have been testing a few recipes of my own in order to find the elusive combination. Some success has been achieved with…
Lamingtons
Living in an international community means that sometimes one has to explain and illustrate one’s own culture for the benefit and education of others! To that end, therefore, I volunteered to make Lamingtons. These fundraiser favourites are one of only a handful of dishes that Australia can claim as their own; part of an authentic…