This Giant Skillet is quick to make AND you make it all in the one pot. Stir it together and eat it with friends “I’d just like a cookie that is so big it would take me all day to eat it”, said my friend Sally. I looked at her and realised that she really…
Biscuits, Cookies and Slices
Chocolate Biscuit people. A side trip to Italy
Make these little Chocolate Biscuit People with any cutter on hand. They are lovely and crunchy and can be decorated with all kinds of colourful shiny bits and pieces. I have also included some postcards from food travels in Italy. My kitchen is a bit neglected in the last couple of weeks my teenager, Skater…
Chocolate Shortbread, Easter treats
It’s a really busy time for us this March. Skater has now finished school but is going to The Australian Institute of Music or AIM a musical university. He is studying Audio but this also involves him being part of the musical community of the college by joining an ensemble. He has keyboard classes, composition…
Fruit Mince Slice with Crumble Top
If you love fruit mince tarts you just do. It’s really mostly about the pastry with rich sweet fruit. This version is a quick way around cutting, shaping, baking, and filling. A fruit mince slice with crumble top is everything you love about tarts but easier!! The perfect last minute Christmas Slice. The plan at…
Rosemary Brownies, Salted Caramel & growing up
You will be surprised how wonderful rosemary is in these chocolate brownies When I was a young Brownie, there was a girl called Rosemary who we all thought was very old indeed, she must have been pushing 15. She came to our meetings each Saturday to help Brown Owl and Tawny Owl, our leaders (…
Chocolate Date slice
Not everybody likes fruit. ….. No really they don’t . There are people that wouldn’t dream of crunching into an apple or putting time aside to peel an orange …. that’s a lot of commitment right there. Skater will only eat grapes and watermelon at a pinch. Both quite unchallenging fruits, unless of course there…
Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies
These ultra delicious Pistachio White Chocolate cookies are really the best remedy to any disappointing situation. Skip straight to the bottom for the recipe. Have you ever been excited to go to a show or concert that you think will bring back memories and wonderful feelings? Sometimes that just isn’t what you get. Yes?. Me too….
Frozen Lemon Meringue with mascarpone
Yes these Frozen Lemon Meringue with mascarpone are crazy good . Start the day before you need them to freeze the amazing lemon ice cream. Make these Frozen Lemon Meringues for your family Being a close ( or crazy family)when I was growing up, we all lived within a small radius of a few houses. My Aunties,…
Original Cherry Ripe Slice
This is a real favourite. I ‘ve been making this Cherry ripe Slice for years. I know there are a lot of different recipes around for this classic slice, but I like mine a lot. It is THE best. The bottom is baked which means it has a nice crunchiness to it. The filling of…
Fish Biscuits, a way to get over childhood trauma
Fish Biscuits I wanted a pet of my own. We had Tiger the tabby Cat, he was found by my oldest sister, Kathy down by the creek, wet and barely breathing. His residence at our place was touch and go as we didn’t have any male pets. ( Dad wasn’t counted) He was a little brain damaged and had…
Tiny Party Cups and Saucers for kids
Tiny cups and saucers The thought of afternoon tea often makes me laugh. It really isn’t much to do with the tea, its just that it reminds me of when I was a Girl Guide. You see I was working towards getting one of those prized badges that…
Honey, Nut Muesli Slice
This is an easy stir together muesli slice full of nuts, seeds and fruit that could easily double as breakfast
How to Make Ginger Bread Cookies
This is a classic ginger bread cookie recipe. it makes lovely crunchy basic cookies that you can decorate or just eat straight from the oven