RECIPE: Caramelised banana choc chip cake

Much like it came to Westeros, winter has come to Canberra.

If you’re not from Canberra and you’ve ever taken a televised journey to Summer Bay via an episode of Home and Away, you might think that Australian winters are a mild inconvenience. Something that causes us to put on a light sweater but doesn’t prevent us from throwing a shrimp on the barbie or hitting the beach. Be under no illusion. Canberra winter is not like that. Continue reading RECIPE: Caramelised banana choc chip cake

Lemon and Earl Grey tea loaf with cream cheese glaze

Lemon and earl grey tea loaf

This Sunday is a special day for many families. It’s a day where many of us (officially) celebrate and show appreciation for the mothers in our lives. It’s a day to set aside to spend with mum, whatever that might mean for you and your family. Continue reading Lemon and Earl Grey tea loaf with cream cheese glaze

Red wine and dark chocolate cake

Red wine and chocolate

In celebration of Canberra Wine Week, I tasked Eat Canberra’s cake queen, Amy, (from Blossom and Pearl) with a very important job….. To create a delicious sweet treat for you to make at home, using local products! Let’s see what she came up with…. Continue reading Red wine and dark chocolate cake

Summer coconut and mango cake

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I have a confession to make – I’m not really a big fan of the traditional Christmas fare.

While I absolutely love summer and Christmas, for the most part, I could happily forgo the mince pies, cold ham and roast turkey. My preference, this time of year, is for fresh, light and summery flavours. Continue reading Summer coconut and mango cake