Pear Slice with an Almond Crust

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I don’t know how others manage having a food blog while working full time. I have found that I generally don’t get a chance to bake on work days, and I definitely struggle to photograph my recipes during the week … Continue reading 

Burnt Maple & Coconut Ice Cream

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Anyone who’s known me more than a day will know I love my ice cream. So being me, I preferred the idea of making my own ice cream rather than buying and got myself into gear to make some. Now … Continue reading 

Chocolate, Orange & Cointreau Truffles

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I was having a browse through my recent posts and it seems I’ve been on an almond rampage lately. So for a little variety I’ve made the primary ingredient in this dish cashew (to be honest, it wasn’t intentional though … Continue reading 

Pomegranate Soaked Almond and Hazelnut Cake

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I don’t seem to bake cakes all that often. But when I do, I do it as decadently as possible.

Buckwheat Donuts (and Babycakes Review)

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The new Babycakes book is out! This post exists because the first Babycakes book is one of those recipe books (along with Eat, Drink and be Vegan) that got me excited about experimenting with ingredients. Although I’m not gluten intolerant … Continue reading 

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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I remember back when I was a kid. There was an italian restaurant down the road from my house named Angelo’s. I have such fond memories of the place. My family would always go there with our neighbours and family … Continue reading 

Coconut Glazed Pumpkin and Cinnamon Scrolls

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I can guarantee that you will see a lot of pumpkin on this blog. I’m not sure whether it’s the amazing colour or the subtle taste that pumpkin adds to baked foods, but something about it is amazing (in my … Continue reading 

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

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Vegan baking: Pumpkin is great as is can be used in place of egg in some recipes. Gluten free baking: Pumpkin puree is great to moisten and combine ingredients. General baking: Pumpkin is just great all round. It adds colour, … Continue reading 

Pumpkin Soup

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I was feeling simple today so I decided that a simple pumpkin soup for dinner would suffice. Of course I can’t do things to the tee so I had to throw in a few extra spices. Ingredients (Adapted from Taste). … Continue reading 

Pistachio, Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I always have different variations of these cookies on the bench and usually some in the freezer. I absolutely love these cookies and I’m not sure if I could go a day without one. They really are so quick and … Continue reading 

Mexican Hot Chocolate

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I’m usually not the biggest fan of hot chocolates, but add a little spice or peppermint and I’m all for it. So when I went to a completely decadent chocolate house a little while back I was quite captivated by their … Continue reading 

Rosemary Roasted Cashews

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I am in love with rosemary at the moment (actually I always am). I love the fragrant smell and the intense flavor that it can add to any dish. I was in the mood for a really simple dish and … Continue reading