This is probably one of the most nerve wreaking recipes I have ever tried…I have always been so worried about using bain-marie’s…they scare me! However, having now made this delicious baked cheesecake, I can say there is nothing to worry about and I am ruined for life…Cheesecake is just better in a bain-marie! It is not as scary or difficult… Read more →
Sometimes there is nothing better than a classic traditional sponge cake…they are perfect for birthday’s, special occasions or simply a high tea. For this reason we decided to make a Victorian sponge for Candice’s baby shower, which was a few weeks ago now. I am a huge fan of a vanilla sponge…love them…they are light and delicious. They also remind me… Read more →
My sister-in-law asked me to bake her a cake for her birthday…her only specification was that the recipe should be from the Hummingbird Bakery cookbook – Cake Days. There were so many cake choices, but I decided to make the Spiced Apple Cake as she loves a carrot cake and thought this is merely an apple version, so would be just… Read more →
There is just something magical about lemons…they have such a unique and uplifting flavour and fragrance…and boy are they diverse! They are delicious in both savoury and sweet dishes. And, I think they have to be one of my favourite ingredients…they add freshness and zing to everything…and make dishes moreish! In this lemon polenta cake, that is no different! It… Read more →
As you know, I made this Marmite and cheese bundt recently for my friend, Candice’s baby shower. It is one of the most delicious savoury dishes ever…Marmite and cheese are a match made in savoury heaven! Think grilled cheese but sooooo much better – that is what this dish is…for me anyway! The first time I tasted this savoury bundt… Read more →
My husband, Garith, went to a friend’s house last weekend for a good old-fashioned LAN…so a whole bunch of guys get together and play computer games against each other till the early hours of the morning. So I decided, as they need to keep their sugar levels up that I would make a delicious and traditional pecan nut pie. What… Read more →
Appletiser has launched two new and delicious flavours…Appletiser Colours Pink, which is Apple and Strawberry flavour and Appletiser Colours Amber, which is Apple and Peach flavour. I love the packaging (especially the Pink) and there is no surprise that Appletiser launched such diverse and different flavours. I was pleasant surprised when I tasted them, they were both so yummy and… Read more →
Finally it is here…the recipe for the cupcakes that go with the delicious lemon curd and Italian meringue frosting. I am a sucker for that perfect balance between sweet and sour and that is what lemon meringue hidden centre cupcakes are for me…perfectly delicious, sweet and sour! Yum! The cupcakes are alot of work because of all the elements that need… Read more →
If you have ever watched MasterChef Australia or South Africa, then you will know that Italian meringue is one of those things that if not done perfectly, it is not only ugly but a total disaster and supposedly quite easy to mess-up. So, I don’t know about you but I know I was nervous to ever try making it, for… Read more →
Lemon curd is a totally underrated, deliciously lemony treat. It is fantastic when spread between cake layers, for filling cupcakes or just smothered on a slice of hot buttered toast – Yum! Just thinking about it, is making me drool. To make your own lemon curd, is so quick and easy…there is no need to go and buy some. Remember fresh is… Read more →