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3
Sep
2010
Could these be Australia’s Worst Macarons?
I realise I am no authority in these things. I have never had a genuine Parisian macaron from Laduree or the genius Pierre Hermes. But I confess myself stunned, stupefied & disappointed.
There was such promise when Shane & I were walking around Canberra, nosing around for the best places to eat when I stumbled upon a small charming patisserie Croissant D’Or. Had I blinked I would have missed it entirely.
1
Sep
2010
Oaty Granola Bites – AKA 3pm sanity
There is a perfectly good reason I am a big (beautiful) girl.
I have a healthy appetite that never seems fulfilled, I probably think about food at least 10 hours a day. I am not the kind of person that can function on 3 square meals without some kind of snackage.
14
Aug
2010
Traybon Winners!
Thanks to everyone who participated in my first giveaway!
The winners are:
I like tools and gadgets in the kitchen as much as the next girl, but if I had to be truly honest, I’d say that I can probably live without almost all of them. All except for my trusty kitchenaid mixer. That baby has been my trusty companion for 5 years now and I can’t even imagine doing without it. These pans appeal to my dislike of doing the dishes and look like they would make beautifully packaged treats. Great find!
AND
Denise
Dishwasher, hands down. not having to hand wash dishes makes me MUCH more apt to cook and bake.
I couldn’t agree more Denise.
Congratulations ladies, I will be in touch soon to send you your goodie packs.
9
Aug
2010
Blueberry & coconut ricotta cake + a giveaway!
As much as I try to be the seasonal, homespun cook of days past I must admit that I love some of life’s modern conveniences.
My life would not be quite the same without dishwashers, Tivo, frozen berries, google, microwave ovens, instant yeast, canned peaches, online discount air fares, spray on cooking oil, email, mobile phones & such. There’s nothing wrong with making life a little easier on yourself.
During a routine monthly googling for baking supplies I recently found something a little different. Cardboard bakeware that doubles as the packaging! No greasing, no washing up, no repacking. Just bake & go!
4
Aug
2010
Big swirly brown comfort – AKA Black & White Brownies
When I was little I used a cry a lot. I was just one of those weepy children who cry over everything. My dad always knew how to make me smile though. As tears drizzled down my pink cheeks he used to sweep them up with his Dad sized sausage fingers & eat them!
It always made me laugh. I could have used it yesterday.
I don’t know if it is the move, or having finished school or just being a little further away from everyone but I have been feeling a little bit alone lately. My dad lives in another state (granted it is only about 45 minutes drive just over the border) my sister is 4 hours away and everyone has their own lives and stuff to deal with. I guess I am just saying I have been feeling a bit blue.
It was time to take comfort into my own hands and Nigella seems to know a thing or two about comfort eating. Now was not the time for subtlety, it was the time for blunt force sugar, butter & chocolate. Aren’t brownies a joy?
