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Heavenly: Potato, blue cheese and rocket pizza on a homemade base. I love the way the blue cheese goes all bubbly and frothy, and gives a salty kick to the potato. I will definitely be making this again! 2 large desiree potatoes, very thinly sliced (a mandoline is ideal)2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/3 cup (80ml) […]
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I have a deep dark pantry. Like most people, I suppose. Finding spices and herbs in little plastic bags or teeny tiny jars has always been a test of my patience. So when I ordered what I thought to be drink bottles for a party (yes, it’s all the rage), and they turned out to […]
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These two crazy beautiful people have just set off on their three-month-long honeymoon, six months after they said ‘I do’ in gorgeous New Zealand… which has led me to reminisce about that glorious day. Love you two, I can’t wait to hear about your adventures in Mongolia/Iceland/Russia/Austria/UK/USA. xo
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I had some leftover marshmallow from the toadstool cake I made Erika for her birthday (piccies on Insty), so thought I would make some rocky road. Easily the most addictive and moreish treat — even hubby, who doesn't like overly sweet things, gobbled it up. So here's the recipe:
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I am super happy with this batch. I triple-sifted the almond meal to get a really smooth finish, and there was a lovely bite and chewy-ness. I am keen to start experimenting with different flavoured fillings.
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Yes, I have succumbed. And before you say 'puh! She's spelt macaroons wrong!', as I did the first time I saw it spelt this way, I should tell you that 'macaron' is French (although apparently derived from an Italian word). The English word 'macaroon' can also refer to a coconut macaroon (one of my mum's favourite biscuits from the Women's Weekly 'Beautiful Biscuits' cookbook!)...
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Success! Fig Clafoutis was delicious! Reminded me a little of mum’s Lemon Delicious – a cross between a pudding and sponge. I got my recipe from Taste.com.au (click link to view), but I would make one change for next time. The lemon flavour was a little overpowering — figs are quite subtle — so would […]
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Over Easter, hubby, bubby and I, plus my extended family, holidayed in Blairgowrie. We had such an amazing long weekend — full of great food, walks on the beach, table tennis, tennis, card games and laughs. We also visited my sister-in-law’s family on their gorgeous property in Red Hill. We have a wonderful tradition of […]
