Create a show-stopping giant chocolate eclair with fresh berries, lashings of cream, and rich chocolate ganache Just in time for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day isn’t a thing in our household. Well, it kinda has to when I own a recipe blog even though my husband, Tomi, continues to call it a commercial rip-off. My guy…
This rustic but charming Apple Galette is buttery, flaky and hard to resist! A simple homemade dessert that’ll win everyone over Recipe⬇ Step-by-step guide⬇ Homemade shortcrust pastry Rustic sweet galettes were a big thing a couple of years ago, and they still are. I got on board pretty late because I try to avoid making…
This beautiful Christmas Pavlova Wreath has an crisp shell and soft, marshmallowy centre. A stunning holiday dessert for your table! Updated 20 December 2025 After placing the final scatter of pomegranate arils on top of my Christmas pavlova wreath, I stepped back to admire it from a distance. Look-wise, it’s far from perfect (it never…
Want a fuss-free no-bake dessert you can prepare ahead? This glorious Cheesecake Christmas Log with passionfruit and ginger is your answer! Recipe⬇ Step-by-step guide⬇ Take a simple classic to the next level Christmas Log cakes are notoriously old-fashioned, but I think they’re cool. Maybe cool is the wrong word. Let’s say they’re exceptionally delicious, especially…
This Construction Cake will put the biggest smile on your little one’s face! Easy moist chocolate cake with less sweet vanilla buttercream Happy 3rd birthday Kai! Just as our plane takes off on our trip back to Sydney from New Zealand, I turn to my husband Tomi and announced ‘Let’s throw a big birthday party…
These Rum Raisin Muffins look beautiful, and they taste lush. They’re also moist and soft, a real crowd pleaser and hard to resist! Recipe⬇ Step-by-step guide⬇ Muffins that taste like cake Am I the only one that notices that muffins we buy from fancy cafes taste like soft plush cake? They are so indulgent that…
For a healthier spread, why not try out this delicious Raspberry Chia Jam? It’s easy and can be sweetened naturally for a low sugar jam Recipe⬇ Step-by-step guide⬇ A love for all things full cream We’re that family that loves the taste of everything full cream. Whether it’s milk, mayonnaise, butter, chocolate or yoghurt. We…
Whole Orange and Coconut Cake uses entire oranges for intense citrus flavour with the addition of yummy coconut for texture & richness Recipe⬇ Step-by-step guide⬇ Kia ora from New Zealand We’re currently on day 8 of our road trip here in New Zealand. Only 3.5 hours plane trip from where we are but oh boy,…
Indulgent dark chocolate with a refreshing peppermint cream filling. These yummy no-bake After Dinner Mints will satisfy your sweet tooth Recipe⬇ Step-by-step guide⬇ Natural mint lovers since childhood After-Dinner Mints bring back amusing memories from my childhood. My parents bought packets of after-dinner mints every time they did their groceries and stored them in the…
This hassle-free self-saucing Chocolate and Pear Pudding is ultra indulgent when served warm with a few scoops of ice cream Recipe⬇ Step-by-step guide⬇ Unpretentious chocolate dessert Sometimes we need a big hit of chocolate cake without the fuss attached, and that’s when this Chocolate and Pear pudding hits the spot. Cold winters and piping hot…
