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I’ve just finished my packet of baking powder. This is good one one hand (means I’ve been baking – I’ve been experimenting with biscuits with varying degrees of success) not so good on the other (I want to bake but don’t want to go and buy any!) So, what can I do? Simple! I have some … Read moreBaking Powder
The 26th January is Australia Day. This is the day the British arrived in 1788 to form a penal colony. While this date may cause some controversy in different circles, it is the day we all celebrate being Australian, the Australian way of life and how lucky we are to live in such a fabulous … Read moreAustralia Day
As if this time of year isn’t busy enough, we had to go and have 2 children in January! At least now the parties are all over, the school year can start and I can get my business really up and running, especially since Sophie starts school this year!! So once again, they could decide … Read moreBirthday Baking
I have finally settled on a recipe for a basic cake and icing. The cake can be made dairy free by substituting the butter for a dairy free spread. I have found the Nuttelex Kosher to be fabulous! It makes a wonderfully light and fluffy cake. The same can not be said for using it … Read moreBasic Cake and Icing Recipes
Yesterday was Greg’s birthday. Now that everything has settled down, kids are well, I’m well, Grandad’s funeral is over, I’m back in the kitchen, getting back into some cooking. For dinner we had lasagna and the most important part of the meal, the birthday cake, was a rich, dense chocolate cake with icing sugar and … Read more“The best chocolate cake EVAR”
Amy had a “Fairy Princess” theme for her birthday party so, for the first time, I made one of those cakes with the legless Barbie stuck in the top! Luckily we did have a legless Barbie already, courtesy of Sophie who discovered that Barbie was not able to do the splits past 180ยบ! To make … Read moreAmy’s Birthday Cake