Recipes

Overnight Quinces

The aromatic, bright yellow fruits caught my eye. There they were bulging against the brown paper bag in which they were housed, as if in...

Limoncello Syrup Cake

When I first began dipping my toes, or should I say hands, into the world of layer cakes, I was met with terms such as swiss meringue...

A Cosy Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

As the leaves crunch underfoot, and the fading light gives way to the bitter chill that hangs upon the air, the promise of a steaming...

Granny's Pikelets

As the butter softly crackles on the warm surface and the first spoonful of batter hits the pan I can smell it - the smell of comfort,...

On Leftovers & Birthday Cake

Quite often our fridge will be full of leftover cake innards - dribs and drabs of lemon curd, spoonfuls of berry coulis and the most...

The Sound of Summer and an Economical Cinnamon Tea Cake

Bridge ruffies, Bumble bees, Devilled kidneys and mutton broth. Pint, pound and ounces, and an introduction that reads - "Dear Homemaker,...

Gutter apricots & a mid-summer Jam

There is a little red raspberry patch on the upper left side cheek of the apricot I hold in my hand. A few freckle-like blemishes here...

Rhubarb, Orange, and Almond Tea Cake

I find it difficult to call rhubarb a vegetable, just as I find it difficult to call tomatoes a fruit. The perfectly slender pink...

A Weekend away & Anniversary Chicken

“It is a wet and miserable morning in this little part of the world, so I’ve left you both a stash of firewood and some simple slippers...

One-pan Roast Chicken Drumsticks with Parmesan, Cream & White Wine

We have two very cheeky Common Mynas that stealthily squeeze themselves through the wire of our "Girls'" (aka Chooks) yard. I watch them...