I'm currently on a long holiday, waiting to begin my next adventure in the new year. And so for the first time in a very long time, I feel absolutely no sense of urgency; I can sit on the front porch and watch the rain drip off the leaves of our Weeping Willow tree if … Continue reading Berry Custard Tart
The monsoon season is well and truly underway here in my cosy corner of the world, and on a particularly wet Sunday afternoon last week, I popped in the LOTR: The Two Towers DVD and got to work with my hands. There's something immensely comforting about the smell of baking on a lazy day in … Continue reading Rustic Apple Galette
Do what you love and love what you do. That hackneyed mantra of my fellow Gen Ys rings in my head as I bake up my little treats, force feed my family and friends, and type up these blog posts. Sometimes I wonder just how selfish I can be when I do this, as most … Continue reading Orangey Passionfruit tarts
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
The last week of December is upon us and you know what that means! Yes, yes, I know, it means quite a lot for many people (Christmas; Hannukah; Kwanzaa; New Years; birthdays - I'm talking about you, Melissa Hanna; mid year exams coming up, yikes; unfortunately you forgot to apply for leave in time and are … Continue reading Chocolate Raspberry & Pistachio Tart
I went on a ski trip to Switzerland in February, as an extra adult helping hand for my brother's school trip (lol any excuse for a holiday, really) as well as to learn how to ski. First time, and boy oh boy, it was terrifying as heck on the first two days! It simply goes … Continue reading Pear and Almond Tart
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