Category Archives: Christmas

Chocolate Orange Cookies and Favourite Cookbooks

December 21, 2012

I wish I had a little more time to sit down and rant about my favourite cookbooks but the clock is ticking and I have a list of ‘to do’s’ as long as my arm before we head to Lake … Continue reading →

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Lemon Shortbread and Christmas Giving

December 19, 2012

At school tomorrow is a Sugar and Spice Holiday Cookie event where each class brings in several batches of homemade cookies which are all displayed in the staff room.  All the teachers get to choose which cookies they would like … Continue reading →

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Peppermint Marshmallows

December 12, 2012

It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!  And a much cooler Christmas then I am used to which is novel.  No stifling heat which makes it far more pleasant to put the oven on and get into a … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Rocky Road

January 10, 2012

This recipe is a keeper.  It is a recipe from my friend Jo, originally from her friend Kirani, which I have ever so slightly tweaked.  It makes a huge slab to feed the masses.  Perfect for Christmas gifts, parties and … Continue reading →

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Pavlova For A Crowd

January 4, 2012

Christmas has been and gone and we have returned from our holiday up in Far North Queensland at Joel’s parents’ farm.  Joel and I got to sleep in every single morning so it was truly a holiday.  The kids got … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

December 21, 2011

These last couple of months have been such a blur of activity and it is hard to believe Christmas in only 4 days away.  Joel has been working day and night and all my time has been devoted to keeping … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts For Foodies

November 25, 2011

Christmas is only one month away and each year I work super hard to ensure I have all the gifts sorted before December so I don’t have to set foot in any crowded shopping centre on the holidays.  So this … Continue reading →

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Ricotta, Fruit And Almond Cake

September 20, 2011

This cake is quite different to the cakes I normally make and unlike any cake I have tried before.  It has dried apricots and currants mixed through the cake itself and then more scattered over the top along with some … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Catch Me I’m A Gingerbread Man

May 11, 2011

I was standing in line for a coffee on Saturday holding Essie’s hand.  A lovely, soft spoken, elderly lady came up to me and was commenting on Essie’s beautiful blonde curls and how beautiful children are.  She told me not … Continue reading →

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Chocolate And Pistachio Biscotti

February 16, 2011

Biscotti is perfect to dunk into a good strong coffee.  My kids like to dunk it into a glass of milk and in fact they insist on having a glass of milk everytime they get biscotti.  Biscotti is for dunking … Continue reading →

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