Desserts

Valentine’s Vanilla Shortbread

As a treat for a loved one, why not make some vanilla shortbread this Valentine’s Day? This recipe comes from the Mrs Fields Cookie Book.   Place cookies in a box with a love note and deliver to your sweetheart’s office as a surprise…

Christmas Dessert

Last night I made for the first time, spiced red wine poached pears with homemade vanilla bean ice cream… and as a certain other can attest to, it was a raging success! The spice of the pear was not overpowering and the richness of the ice cream balanced the vivacity […]

Baby Rosewater Meringues

                Today I made rose water meringues. In love with my new KitchenAid Artisan mixer, I thought meringues would be today’s treat (yesterday was passionfruit sponge, the day before chocolate cake). Although enjoyed on their own today, these would make a lovely accompaniment […]

Praline Craving

Tonight, I had a craving to make and eat praline. I had an abundance of nuts in the cupboard, but alas, no sugar. Being in a foreign city (Brisbane) and not in the vicinity of my well-stocked home pantry, I decided I would just have to suffer, and dream about […]

I’m Pecan Nuts

Of late, I have been going through a nuts phase (not mentally). One nut has captured my heart and my taste buds in particular: the pecan. So decadent, laced with their caramel overtones, they make the perfect post-dinner snack on their own, or can feature in a multitude of desserts. […]