Do you ever have those days where you just need a little bit of a chocolate fix?Well, these are my go to, simple as anything, answer to that chocolate craving.I wish I had a great story to accompany these little morsels, but alas, they were created out of 'necessity'. It was the middle of report …
We had arrived in Germany as part of a 'Reformation Tour' and were set to spend the next week exploring various significant historical sites that pertained the reformation of the Christian Church.It was Friday morning, we had arrived in Rudesheim am Rhein and we were told that the official touring started on Sunday. This meant, …
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"And in the morning, I'm making waffles!" ~ Donkey, from Shrek.Never have wiser words been spoken! I mean really, have you ever heard of anyone who doesn't like waffles?Well today's recipe is a real treat, and a little bit of a food journey when it comes to my inspiration behind it.It was 2016 and we …
I absolutely adore Pistachio's. Fresh, roasted, baked, ground into a butter, creamed into gelato, flecked through saffron scented rice.... the list goes on! There is something deeply satisfying about the rich green tones, lighted blushed with purple hues that I just can't get enough of.Now I know I've posted pistachio biscotti recipes before and I'm …
"They shall grown not old, as we that are left grow old;Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morning,We will remember them." - Laurence BinyonLest We Forget. Gluten free, vegan and addictively more-ish! These are my ANZAC inspired biscuits with a difference. I hope …
I'm a huge fan of Turkish delight, that sweet rose scented goodness is absolutely mouth watering! I'm also a big fan of chocolate (but really who isn't!) and with Easter just around the corner, the shops are overflowing with Easter eggs! It was quite a few years ago and I had recently been diagnosed with …
Let me paint you a picture, it is the peak of European summer and we are staying slap bang in the middle of what I can only describe as paradise on earth! AKA the Cinque Terre. Our accommodation is in the heart of Monterosso al Mare in a local families attic on the 6th terrace …
For many years I've had a love/hate relationship with gluten free bread making. I've managed to create focaccia and pizza bases, but alas a light fluffy bun or a soft yet crusty loaf has evaded my abilities!I'm not sure what it is about the elusive bread roll or loaf that seems so far out of …
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Let me paint a picture for you, a picture that is still so vivid in my mind, it was as if I was there yesterday.The warmth of the Sicilian sun was just starting to soak into the earth and the air was becoming thick with humidity, as we meandered through the shadows of the tree …
Don’t you just love a cake that makes you feel like you’re making a ‘healthy choice’! Using vegetables in my baking is something I love to experiment with. The idea of using ingredients that you wouldn't ordinarily use or associate with dessert to create a sweet flavour profile is definitely a personal challenge of mine. …
