For most of my life I was confident in the knowledge that I don't like biscotti. I just don't. It's just a damned hard biscuit, and often lacking in flavour. Like... why would I choose to go for a hard bread to soak up my coffee? Where's the fun in that? Then my colleague brought … Continue reading Lemon Almond Biscotti
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World’s Best Cake
What do you bake for your mother on her birthday? Out of all the recipes in your multiple recipe books, favourite blogs, magazines, and Pinterest board... which is the one that is good enough for the woman who brought you into this world? I thought long and hard about this, and finally decided to try … Continue reading World’s Best Cake
Fig Frangipane Tart
I hate to admit it, but I'm a hoarder. Except my compulsion is in ensuring I have a sufficient supply of baking ingredients in my pantry (thanks, mum, for allocating an entire section of the pantry for me); I can't walk past a grocery store without buying a block of butter, a bag of flour, … Continue reading Fig Frangipane Tart