A place that’s never been too high on my bucket list, but a place I longed to go to see my very best friend after she packed up and left the Gold Coast a few years ago. After my work trip to the South of France and then Sarah meeting me for a week in ...
Salted Caramel Slice ~~
A fond memory growing up is of mum always mixing up sweet treats, bowl on hip and stirring like mad. A couple of hours later there would be date loaf, chocolate chippie biscuits, mint slice and muffins ready for us to devour straight out the oven. Thanks mum for establishing my serious sweet tooth….I now ...
Pineapple Lump Lollie Cake ~~
Whenever Waitangi Day rolls around I use it as a massive excuse to make something nostalgic that reminds me of growing up in NZ. Lollie cake is one of those things. My nana used to work in a bakery and I have fond memories of always going in with her to prepare the meringues and ...
Purple Power Salad ~~
I stumbled across this recipe in the latest issue of Women’s Fitness magazine and just had to make it. My salads have been lacking in the creativity department as of late, and the colour of the rich purple cabbage just jumped off the page! Not to mention the almighty kale is another main ingredient. Part ...
Gluten-free Ginger Slice ~~
I had to share this as my first recipe post, not only because it was the last thing I baked, but also because it just happens to be so damn delicious! It is from one of my favourite cooks, and she just happens to be Kiwi (bonus points). Chelsea Winter is a family favourite in ...
Big City Lights ~~
I am not much of a city girl – but I told myself I would explore as much of Australia as I could whilst living in this beautiful country. My best friend bought me tickets to Melbourne for a long weekend of city fun. Alas I was in the middle of my 12 week health ...