Crème brûlée has a wow-factor unequaled by its difficulty. Yes it’s a bit of bother sitting about waiting for it to cook and cool, but its preparation is dead simple, and it’s darn cheap cooking to boot. Every time I open the cupboard housing my brûlée ramekins my husband appears expectantly. He has a psychic […]

It’s never too late in the game to whip up a few of these delicious little babies. I can guarantee you won’t know the difference between these tarts and the same from Bourke Street Bakery, which I wander past often to covet (and test). You might think brulee tarts would be a bit fiddly, but […]

There’s still time to make your own fruitmince pies! My Pear, Fig and Macadamia Mincemeat tastes amazing even if it’s only had a chance to stand overnight. I can tell you it tastes phenomenal, and encased in this wonderful short, crumbly pastry it’s a mouth orgasm waiting to happen. Only two sleeps to go now […]

My edible Christmas tree treats are in progress! Today I made these delicious little cheats macarons (technically amaretti) to wrap in cellophane, tie with ribbon and hang from the tree. I suspect they won’t last much longer than a few hours after my husband gets home from work. Nowhere near as perfect but just as […]

After gorging on the festive banquet one needs creamy, custardy delights with Christmas puddings and cakes, yes? And late December is typically bloody hot here in the Antipodes, no? So how about a frozen custard? Voila – a star is born. I recently made this arctic naughtiness when we had a glut of Mum-made lemon […]

What is more festive than fruitmince pies? This mincemeat recipe is super simple and fast. All the more reason to make your own slightly exotic version this silly season. It’s only since Victorian times that Christmas mincemeat pies have been made entirely of fruit. Before that they were made of beef or pork and flavoured […]