You gotta love technology! Up until this last weekend, I’ve made do with a hand beater during the three years I’ve been writing this blog. ... Read more
It’s exactly a month ago that I made this celebration cake for my brother’s birthday. Yes, it’s taken that long for me to get around ... Read more
Churros – the deep-fried choux pastry snacks popular in many parts of the world – are pretty unfamiliar in my neck of the woods. So ... Read more
As you’ll figure out from my blog, I’m pretty attached to old-fashioned puddings and treats – particularly those I grew up with. Sago pudding, with ... Read more
There may be an enormous number of fancy desserts out there, but the French classic – Creme Caramel – remains one of my (not to mention, ... Read more
Having seen so many pumpkin desserts appearing over the last few weeks, presumably in readiness for the American Thanksgiving celebration (which we sadly don’t celebrate ... Read more
This Mocha Panna Cotta with Salted Caramel Sauce is one of those ‘eyes-rolling-into-the-back-of-your-head’ type desserts! It ranked pretty much top of the heap with the ... Read more
This was a first for me – making a bona fide caramel sauce. I’ve made a basic caramel a few times, but not with the ... Read more
I’m almost embarrassed to admit (but I’ll do it anyway) that this is a cheat’s dessert. I know… I generally pride myself on making stuff ... Read more
Eton Mess – that classic English combo of meringue, cream and strawberries – is synonymous with summer. So, naturally, I thought what a great way ... Read more
We might be in the thick of winter, here in New Zealand, but that’s no excuse not to enjoy ice cream! And, not just any ... Read more
What I love about these muffin-sized Raw Vanilla ‘Cheesecakes’ with Date Caramel Sauce is that they’re super quick to make and you can just chuck ... Read more