I can't resist lemon cakes, especially if they pack a big citrus punch. I am always trying new recipes to find the perfect lemon pound cake. This one is my best yet! Lemon pound cake, topped with lemon glaze, and moist coconut. Delicious! The lemon … [Read more...]
Never Fail Chocolate Cake
During my childhood, all family celebrations always included a Chocolate Cake baked by my Mum or Nan. My earliest baking adventures always involved chocolate cake. This recipe, dubbed the Never Fail Chocolate Cake, is still a firm favourite with my … [Read more...]
Banana Bread
One of the highlights of our recent family vacation, was the cruise around the Bahamas. It is such a pretty part of the world and we enjoyed exploring the ports of Freeport and Nassau. The food on the cruise was amazing, and I particularly enjoyed … [Read more...]
Spring Baking and Entertaining
Sponsored by Target AustraliaWe generally hibernate over winter and don't entertain much during the colder months. Now that spring has arrived, we are looking forward to spending more time outdoors and having lots of BBQ's and meals with family … [Read more...]
Caramel Almond & Coconut Topped Sponge
We first discovered the delights of a Scandinavian kitchen when we lived in Norway. The baked goods, breads, and pastries were amazing - and often included lots of grains, nuts, fruit, and spices. We lived in a yellow wooden house in a small village … [Read more...]
Caramel Banana Loaf
The first time I was served banana bread for breakfast was on our honeymoon in Fiji many years ago. It is so delicious and the flavour of bananas is wonderful any time of the day. If you are eating it as a breakfast treat, it is especially nice … [Read more...]
Honey Cake
I must admit, we are slightly addicted to baking supplies. We have a growing collection of cookie cutters and cake tins. We love speciality baking tins as they can really make your cake shine. Our baking tin kitchen drawer is over flowing so we have … [Read more...]
Sultana and Fig Roll
The new school year has commenced and it is hard to believe that Sarah is now in Year 12 and her final year of high school. It is our last year of parent meetings, school fees, school uniforms, homework and more. We are slowly getting back into our … [Read more...]
