Sweet Treats

Plenty of indulgent blow outs and healthy everyday treats to keep you on track.

I try my best to make desserts as healthy as possible so that they can be enjoyed more often without sacrificing texture or flavour. I have been experimenting a lot with vegan desserts so there are plenty of those.

Gluten free pear and almond slice

Posted on February 7, 2012

Earlier this year I made it one of my goals to make sure I cook the gorgeous recipes I bookmark on Pinterest. Today I’m pleased to say I’m keeping that goal, and it feels really good. Turns out it tastes good too.

I’m currently holidaying at my in-laws, and with all the extra pairs of hands to watch Poppy, I’ve got mine free for a spot of baking. (more…)

Banana bread with blood orange marmalade glaze

Posted on January 28, 2012

I had a few pesky overripe bananas in my fruit bowl last weekend, and when that happens there is only one thing to do.

Make banana bread.

I’d also just received a jar of Beerenberg Blood Orange Marmalade. I’m not a marmalade fan at all, but this one is much sweeter than other ones I’ve tasted, so I decided to tweak my usual dense and moist banana bread recipe and top it with a sweet glaze. (more…)

Carrot cake + behind the scenes photographing with a baby

Posted on January 4, 2012

People always ask me “How do you work from home with a baby around?”.

My answer is always the same: “With much difficulty!”.

Today’s post will show you just how quickly an innocent carrot cake can become the target of chubby fingers and a lemon-sucking free-for-all. (more…)

Watermelon and champagne granita

Posted on December 31, 2011

Don’t have dessert or drinks planned for NYE? Never fear, I’ve got you covered.

This boozy, summery granita is super simple to make and oh-so-Pretty In Pink! (My favourite 80s movie). You’ve probably already stocked up on champagne for the 2012 toast, and there are plenty of ripe watermelons around right now (sorry, Northern Hemisphere friends), so this will be a cinch.

Enjoy it on it’s own or with more champagne poured over. I also served it on top of oysters on xmas day and it was delicious!

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Chocolate lava cake with mustard centre + Maille celebrates 30 years in Australia

Posted on November 23, 2011

Last week I attended an event on ‘The Island‘, Sydney Harbour to celebrate Maille mustard retailing in Australia for 30 years (which seems like a long time, however, the company was established in France in 1747, so the brand is actually older than Australia has been a colonised country!).

There was plenty of food to complement the mustard such as smoked salmon, potato salad, crumbed veal and a sausage sizzle cooked by Hayden (of Masterchef fame) but the most surprising and outstanding dish of the day was definitely the chocolate lava cake with a mustard and honey centre. (more…)