Simple Scones

Scone secrets shared. These are truly simple scones to make. But here’s the bonus… they are really light and fluffy. I haven’t yet been disappointed with this recipe. That’s why I’d love to share this one with you. Make them for a gathering, a morning or afternoon tea and you’ll honestly receive rave reviews from…

Caramel Slice

A slice of heaven. Many moons ago I used to work at Nestlé. I loved working there and of course, there were perks. Working in the world’s largest food and beverage company meant lots of perks. First, there was the staff shop – lots of plentiful discounted products to buy. Next was the free lollies…

Classic Apple Pie

As American as Apple Pie. When I think of apple pie, my mind occasionally wanders to the pie scene in the movie, “American Pie”. It is one of the most hilarious yet shocking scenes involving pie that I’ve ever seen. But it was a waste of a good fruit pie. The movie is now a…

Rhubarb Crumble Slice

Being Opportunistic. I love to buy food based on what’s on special at the time. It’s amazing what bargains you can find if you search for it. At a time like now when finding what you want often fraught with stress and anxiety, look for the specials to spark a little joy. By hunting around,…

Date Scones

The best date scones… ever! Back in the early 1970’s, my parents owned the cafe at Sublime Point. It still stands today at the top of Bulli Pass on route to Wollongong. For years mum made hundreds of scones each day for Devonshire tea. When they purchased the cafe, the previous owner gave mum her…

Banana Coconut Bread

A twist on an Aussie favourite. I’ve got a tried and true banana bread recipe however I wanted to try something new. That’s how I roll – I’m constantly seeing whether the basic version can be improved upon. That’s how I stumbled onto this recipe that has a bit of a twist – Banana Coconut…

Chocolate Weetbix Slice

This chocolate weetbix slice is an all-rounder. A firm family favourite in my home, this slice is super easy to make and doesn”t take too long. It’s not too sweet making it a great treat for adding into school lunchboxes.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies

Just because you’re gluten free doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy wonderful tasty treats. This brownie is moist, chewey and gooey. Just perfect. Made with almond meal which gives a wonderful moist texture, better than if you use gluten free flour.