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Amy Minichiello

Dark Chocolate, Roasted Almond & Cumquat Marmalade Cake

At times it begins with a thought; an idea starts to form in my mind. It may have been something I had read, smelt or tasted and in some...

Amy Minichiello

Quince & Apple Tart with Hazelnut Crumble

I really never used to look forward to the colder months; the change in seasons and the rain were more of a hinderance than anything...

Amy Minichiello

A Pot-luck Picnic and a Burnt Butter & Beetroot cake

The sun had not yet peeped over the horizon as I peeled myself from our cosy bed. I had set my alarm early that Sunday morning to allow...

Amy Minichiello

Lemon Scented Baby Cakes with Honey-Roasted Figs & Goats Cheese Curd. And a recipe for Fig &

Early morning rain had dampened the earth and the sun was playing peek-a-boo with the clouds. Mum, Beau and I quickly threw our legs over...

Amy Minichiello

Mandarin, Poppy seed & Pine nut Friands

The container of melted butter was carefully placed onto the kitchen bench. The creaky timber swing door opened and a whispered voice...

Amy Minichiello

A Classic Carrot Cake & a twist

There are many recipes for the humble carrot cake, I know, but one can never have too much of a good thing, right? I believe there is...

Amy Minichiello

Quince & Lemon Thyme Crumble Cake

At first thought, I was going to share a savoury recipe but then my mind wandered back to the memory of this cake and the incredible...

Amy Minichiello

Persimmon, Hazelnut, Cardamom & Polenta Cake with a Honeyed Cream Cheese Icing.

The gift of fresh produce, is there anything more joyful? Give me a bag full of lemons, a box full of figs or a tray full of perfectly...

Amy Minichiello

Banana, Date & Coconut Cake with Spiced Tahini Icing & Pecan Praline

I have to admit I was a bit stumped as to what recipe I was going to share with you all this week, after a busy week in the kitchen...

Amy Minichiello

A Lovely Upside-Down Greengage Plum Cake with a Cardamom Honey Syrup

The gift of fresh, home-grown produce really is one of life's simple pleasures. Whether it be from your own garden or a friend or family...