Orange Marshmallow Cake

Serves 8 There was a time at uni when I was so poor, I ate rice and peas for a whole term. My mum was living in St Lucia at the time and it was only when I went to visit her that I realised "real" [Read More]

Banana and Cinnamon Loaf

Cuts into 12 slices When we first came to Australia, one of our being weekend treats was to go to the cafe in the local bookstore and have a flat white coffee and a warm buttered slice of banana [Read More]

Lemon and Lime Loaf with Crunchy Topping

Last week when we returned from our big adventure up the coast, we were welcomed with a citrus bounty from my neighbour's family property. There were outsize lemons, lovely limes and some awesome [Read More]

How to make a Moana Birthday Cake

David and I take our godparental responsibilities very seriously, especially when it comes to making birthday cakes. I must admit, I was more than a little worried when our goddaughter asked for a [Read More]

Sticky Date Slice

I feel a bit guilty about this recipe because it's so good and I've been "sitting" on it for so long. I haven't been keeping it to myself deliberately, because this recipe is way too tasty to be [Read More]

Mars Bar Cookies

Makes 26-28 cookies   Packed with choc chips, fudge pieces and chunks of moreish Mars Bar, these Mars Bar Cookies are just Mars-vellous!  I am one of those people who cannot resist [Read More]

Fully Loaded Easter Rocky Road

Makes 24 squares This is like the sweet treat of my dreams, it contains all my favourite things; milk chocolate, white chocolate, cookies, marshmallows, creme eggs, mini eggs and FUDGE! [Read More]

Mini Egg Fudge

The other day when we walked down the Easter aisle at the supermarket, I asked David to please not buy me any eggs this year. I guess he think my no-egg request was brought on by my current battle of [Read More]

Pesto and Cheddar Loaf

Cuts into 10-12 slices It's been a while since Cathy shared her recipe for that delicious Olive Loaf , a recipe which my mum tried and loved and has been making with delicious regularity ever [Read More]