Desserts

New York Cheesecake

Having a Saturday afternoon BBQ to prepare for, a delicious dessert was in order. Cheesecake. I decided to make Nigella’s New York Cheesecake. Cheesecake is silky, decadent and rich. This recipe makes a particularly amazing cheesecake, as the separating of the eggs gives the cake a lovely light texture that […]

Lemon Meringue Pie

Having the luxury of time today, I made a lemon meringue pie using chef extraordinaire, Gordon Ramsay’s recipe. After a balcony BBQ dinner, we say around basking in the glory of a soft, tangy, light lemon meringue pie… “There’s no word to describe how good it was”, said diner number […]

Stained Glass Window Biscuits

I have been wanting to make these biscuits for years now, and yesterday I finally made them. They worked a treat! Easier than I thought, they are definitely something to impress with this Christmas.

Basbousa

I have recently become a fan of the SBS show Food Safari. Exploring the cuisine of a different country in each episode, host Maeve O’Meara is invited into the homes of multi-cultural Australians where they share their family stories and recipes. One area I am into in a big way, […]

Violet Meringues

The shy violet is an unassuming flower that has come to be a symbol of love and faithfulness. Its delicate perfume transports me to a time I never lived in. It takes me back to the Victorian era; girls in white lace dresses with posies of violets on their dressing […]

Croquembouche

Today, my friend Ali and I made the ever-terrifying and awe-inspiring Croquembouche… successfully! It took nigh five hours and a lot of hard work and care, but the sense of satisfaction was worth it. I am not going to write out the recipe, as we found the one we followed […]