“Being on holidays from work is fun, isn’t it, Mummy?” said my 4-year old to me the other day. “Work?” said I. “Do you mean preschool?” “Yep.” said he. It had dawned on him that being home meant that he could ‘play all day with mummy’. Not having preschool three days a week meant we could spend…
Eggless Apple & Banana Pancakes {vegan}
Roasted Strawberry Almond Crumble {gf/df}
With all the fresh fruit in season throughout summer, it would be fair to say I’ve been a little overwhelmed… what to cook, what to share, what to feature on the blog? Cherries, peaches, or plums? Apricots, mango, or strawberries? Yes, how about strawberries? Strawberries are awesome, not least because you can get them year round.…
Pear & Rhubarb Almond Crumble {gf}
Fruit & Yoghurt Slice {with gluten-free and dairy-free options}
Okay, we’re going super-healthy this time, and it’s ugly but oh, so good! It’s a slice that could be co-opted as breakfast food, or packed into the lunchbox as a healthy snack. Rules surrounding what one can consume at school are getting so rigid these days, but never fear! This baby is nut-free. It is…
Essie’s Cobbler
It’s official; summer’s over (cue sad face). And with the cold stretch of wintry weather we’ve had this past week, all I’ve wanted to do is to hibernate: stay inside where it’s warm, beside the heater. No, make that the oven. Because what better way to use one’s hibernation than to make a warming dessert?…
Apricot Lassi Icy Poles
Everyone seems to be making Mango Lassi popsicles. And why not? Mango Lassi are sweet, creamy and incredibly delicious! I know, because I had one of the very best when in Darwin on our ‘babymoon’ eighteen months ago. As tourists, we of course had to visit the Mindil Beach markets on a Thursday evening, and…
Frozen Jelly Fruit Icy Poles
Quince & Anzac Crumble
Maple Huckleberry Coffee Cake
It’s no secret; I am a big fan of baking cakes and desserts. It’s my first choice of activity when I have a few spare hours. In that pursuit, therefore, I have collected a number of websites in my ‘favourites’ list, which I visit regularly, to read their stories and collect their recipes. This week…