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Tomato and tamarind chutney

This chutney makes the most of the abundant summer tomatoes that are around at the moment. If you are lucky enough to have a farmer’s market nearby you might even be able to pick them up by the case....

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Couscous and dill crusted snapper

Yay! Another Australian Women’s Weekly cookbook I worked on has been released and this one is a goodie! It’s called Express and all the recipes are fast, fresh and on the table in less than 40 minutes....

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Hot chocolate on a stick

As I was making these I was imagining a beautiful white winter wedding with the bride draped in faux fur and snowflakes drifting from the sky. In reality, most Australian winter weddings are probably...

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Strawberry heart pie pops

How sweet are these strawberry-filled pie pops?! They are super fun for a kitchen tea or bridal shower. Can’t you imagine the pics now? All the ladies in their pretty dresses eating dainty heart-shaped...

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Tomato, celery and pepper-infused vodka

This savoury infused vodka is perfect for those day-after brunches when everyone is nursing a sore head. Or pop little bottles of it in a hangover kit for your bridesmaids. Serve it straight-up over...

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Baked cheesy polenta fingers

I whipped up a batch of these fingers this morning while Max was munching on his breakfast. That’s how quick they are! Although Max is quite a slow eater…. He is now 6.5 months old, can you believe...

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Lime, coconut and ginger-infused rum

So infused rum sounds fancy doesn’t it? It’s sure to wow the pants off your party guests when you tell them you flavoured your own tipple! Plus this tropical-infused booze is really easy to make, you...

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Meet Tony, the cake stand man!

So many of you love our cake stands so we thought you might like to meet the lovely man who hand makes them for us -Tony. Handsome looking fellow right?! Check out the Q&A below to find out more...

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Pink grapefruit, cucumber and lemon thyme-infused gin

Gin is a fantastic tipple on it’s own, but when you add these complimentary botanicals, it’s lifted to another level. I like to have it with tonic water, grapefruit slices and ice so you can really...

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Healthy, fudgy chocolate cake

Ok so maybe I am using the word ‘healthy’ quite loosely here but this deliciously fudgy chocolate cake is gluten, dairy and refined sugar free! It’s made extra moist with sweet potato mash, I know that...

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Fluffy banana pancakes

Today I am sharing a really simple recipe for banana pancakes BUT they are nice and thick and fluffy which I have been trying to achieve for awhile now as Max doesn’t munch well on thin, floppy...

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Homemade edible glitter

So recently I have been on the search for edible glitter for an upcoming post and geez louise it’s expensive!! All for some pretty sparkly sugar! So I was scouring Pinterest and came across a recipe...

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Pear, sultana and oat balls

Okay okay so I seem to be posting a few baby-friendly recipes even though I promised it wouldn’t become a baby blog!! And, it’s not, I swear. It’s just that I have been testing all sorts of yummy...

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Pimms popsicles

Boozy popsicles you say?! Yes indeedy! I have managed to squeeze a favourite summer tipple into ice block form just for you. These refreshing popsicles are perfect for barbecues, brunch parties or...

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Rosy summer fruit pot pies

I love that the Australian-grown stone fruit is already arriving in shops, it really feels like summer is just around the corner. And after spying a heap of white peaches this week, I was inspired to...

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Smoky peach mustard

To follow on from my previous teaser of Made From Scratch, I am sharing a few more tasty pics and also my recipe for Smoky Peach Mustard. Have you ever made your own mustard? It’s surprisingly easy and...

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Printable monster book labels

I love to give books, especially to kids as both they and their parents seem to appreciate it more than filling up their houses with plastic toys. BUT try as I might to find cool book labels that tell...

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Sweet green chilli sauce

It’s that pickling time of year again folks! Last year I wasn’t able to head out to Sydney Markets like I normally do as I was heavily pregnant although I still managed to knock out this delicious...

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Radicchio stamp

Remember making potato stamps when you were a kid? Well this is the very pretty grown-up version, using radicchio lettuce. I used it to stamp a table runner but it is great for all sorts of stationery...

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Leftover turkey banh mi sliders

Since having Max I have rediscovered a love for cream cheese. It just snuck up on me and now I see it in my shopping trolley every week. He loves it in a soft wholemeal sandwich, a bit squidged down so...

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