Ganache is easy to make in the Thermomix, poured over a standard cake takes it to the next level of presentation and taste. Ganache sets hard in the fridge, I had to fiddle with the quantities to get it just right for truffles. It our Aussie heat, it can melt quickly out of the fridge […]
[Continue Reading]BBQ Chicken with Whiskey Glaze
Posted on December 1, 2021 · 2 Comments
The traditional Christmas feast is all about glazed hams and fancy turkey dishes, neither of which are suitable failsafe. I wanted to try to create a beautifully glazed whole chicken dish that would look amazing in the middle of your Christmas dinner table and wow all your guests and they would be none the wiser […]
[Continue Reading]Christmas Meatballs
Posted on December 20, 2018 · 1 Comment
Merry Christmas! I love the Christmas season, especially when I am organised, have all my shopping done early and menu sorted. This year, none of that happened, the last few months have been a bit hectic (including moving house) and I still haven’t finished shopping or worked out what we are eating Christmas day. This […]
[Continue Reading]Carob & White Chocolate Easter Eggs
Posted on March 30, 2018 · 3 Comments
Happy Easter! A beautiful time of year to celebrate all that was done at the cross for us! Easter can be really hard when doing the RPAH elimination diet when surrounded so much chocolate and deliciousness in all the shops and advertising. Finding treats and eggs suitable usually need to be purchased on line, way ahead […]
[Continue Reading]White Chocolate Bark
Posted on December 1, 2017 · Leave a Comment
I have been wanting to try making chocolate bark for a while now. I knew it would be easy, but just one of those things I never got around to. After making it at our latest “Make it Merry” Thermomix cooking class, I had to attempt a failsafe diet version. It got a huge tick […]
[Continue Reading]Tim Tams! Failsafe
Posted on January 25, 2017 · 1 Comment
This Australia Day it’s time to indulge a little, time for some delicious Aussie Treats! Tim Tams! I have always wanted to try to make a failsafe diet version, now seemed the perfect time to satisfy my sweet tooth. These got the thumbs up all round from my family. I hope yours will too. I used […]
[Continue Reading]Easter Egg Cakes
Posted on March 27, 2016 · 1 Comment
This decadent cake concept is easy to make and can really be used for any occasion, not just Easter. I used an Easter egg shaped cutter but you can use any shape for any occasion and celebration. Trees or bells for Christmas, hearts for valentines day, balloons or any themed shape for a birthday party. […]
[Continue Reading]Lamb Meat Pies
Posted on January 25, 2016 · 2 Comments
It’s Australia Day tomorrow! Amongst the madly preparing for school going back in two days time, baking and covering books, I asked my family what they would like to eat on Australia Day. I loved their first choice… MEAT PIES! Yes! I even had some lamb in the freezer and some pastry sheets, including a […]
[Continue Reading]Easter Cupcakes
Posted on April 17, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Easter is upon us again, a time to be able to celebrate an unfailing act of love. Eggs symbolise new life and I couldn’t resist putting a marshmallow fondant egg on top of the last batch of cup cakes I had just made. I had some marshmallow fondant in the fridge left over from the […]
[Continue Reading]Celebrate …just because!
Posted on March 1, 2014 · 1 Comment
I absolutely love any opportunity to celebrate! Last weekend, we did just that, with the help of a book that a very good friend of mine has just published. This isn’t just an ordinary book… so I had to share it with you! It is all about creating memories and bringing the family together around […]
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