One of the ways I show love to my family is via my kitchen. I find joy in preparing food for them to delight and nourish. There is satisfaction to be found in the filling up of a biscuit bin … Continue reading
My boys are growing. Bottomless pits. Devouring all that is in their path. A practice run I suppose to the dreaded teenage hoovers I’ve heard whispered about. And so every day I bake something for them. Scrolls, muffins of all … Continue reading
Chocolate, it seems to be the theme running through my posts lately. And this post is no different. But my excuse, winter and the need to wrap myself in warmth and deliciousness. There has been a chill to the … Continue reading
Life. It’s been busy, manic and timeless. Rushed, exhausting and a little chaotic. I am constantly thinking tomorrow will be calmer, tomorrow. I have been out of sync, in need of recalibration, running 2 steps behind the universe. And … Continue reading
Biscuits feature heavily at our house. Quick easy snacks to replenish the energy stores, satisfy a sweet desire and a chance to add some sneaky nutrition into bodies. For me biscuit making is an evolution, each batch is slightly tweaked … Continue reading
Sometimes you just want rich indulgence. A moment where guilt does not apply. That my friends is exactly what this dessert gives you. Rich, bold and satisfying. Dark Chocolate mousse is something special in this world. Airy, yet dense and … Continue reading
You know those moments when all your bananas ripen at once. That was me this week, but where most households have a a few bananas, I had a whole bunch, literally. My sister bought a house with an established banana … Continue reading
There are some flavours that are made for each other, and Hazelnut, rose and dark chocolate certainly are one of those combinations. I have contributed a brownie recipe before, deeply rich and sweet, fudgey and outrageously delicious (find it … Continue reading
The beetroots were perfect at the farmers markets this week. Perfectly round, deep and rich in colour and at a great price. I couldn’t refuse. Instantly I knew what I was going to make with them. Beetroot has long been … Continue reading
This has definitely been my year for growing mint. It came in early, and flourished out into thick leafy bounds, spilling onto the concrete. That was early September and through an interstate move (and a 12 hour drive in the … Continue reading
The Krooked Spoon 