Matt Dobson 
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies! Please excuse my generalisation but Americans seem to be in love with the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Now I like peanut butter, I will occasionally spread a piece of toast with a generous scoop of the crunchy variety, but it’s not my “go to” product, and I don’t usually bake … Read more
After my Balinese Cooking class at the Nirwana Pan Pacific in Bali I simply had to share these delicious Coconut Pancakes with readers. The coconut pancake recipe also includes pandan juice which gives it a distinct green colour and very subtle Indonesian flavour. The pancakes are made in the very thin crepe style, and then … Read more
Today I wanted to share a recipe for Beetroot & Chilli Chocolate Brownies from the Regional Future Chef Challenge. Harry Mitchell of Macksville High prepared this dish for judges to win second place in the competition. The recipe he chose was with the help of a family friend who is a professional chef, Penny Moran. … Read more
I love my mini pizza supreme cookies! Obviously this is not a healthy lunch box recipe, but my kids thought these were awesome. I think if mother-of-the-year was up for grabs my children would have nominated me in a flash. Although something tells me serving sugar treats to kids would not secure a victory. Do … Read more
I have a recipe to share for one of my favourite Japanese dishes, Osaka Style Okonomiyaki. Before I share the recipe I have a story to tell, my first trip to Japan was with my husband and 2 children in 2001. Our family had been hosting Japanese students since 1995, and I wanted to experience … Read more
The mercury is rising and the only cool spot at the moment is in the water, a sure sign that Australia Day is on the way! These Aussie Dogs are a fuss free lunch for your Australia Day feast. Australia Day means sunburn, thongs, beach, minor heat stroke, barbecuing every type of meat known to … Read more
It’s party time!! Do you love a good party? The “bringing in” of a new year is the perfect excuse to kick up your heels and let your hair down. I what better way to celebrate than with some pretty cocktails. I have some simple but tasty New Years Cocktails to share. Whether you are … Read more
How are your Christmas preparations going? Why not add this Honey Macadamia Christmas Cake to your Christmas baking. I am still in the kitchen cooking! This year I was looking for an elegant yet simple Christmas Cake for my family celebrations. I am a little bit over the traditional dark cakes. This year, I wanted … Read more
This time of year I like to have an abundance of treats on display or nibbling. It’s a personal thing, but I like to have the lolly jar full, stone fruit in the fruit bowl, nuts on the table and some lovely baked treats on hand. The children are about to start Christmas holidays and … Read more
Sometimes it takes me a little while to photograph the things I make. The White Christmas Rocky Road took a particularly long time! It was so easy to make, the kids even helped, but I just didn’t get a chance to take the pictures. When I run short of time the family knows not to … Read more
Baking Christmas Cookies are a sweet tradition & they make great gifts. I tried something different this year & made “compost” Christmas Cookies.
Christmas Rum Balls are a tradition in our house. Every year we have rum balls right throughout the month of December. This year I have started a little earlier so you too can have them ready for gift giving, or devouring as you put up the Christmas decorations. These rum balls are the easiest I … Read more
One of the children’s favourite dishes in Thailand has been Sweet & Sour Fish or “Phad Prew Wan Pla”. Thankfully, it was a dish which was featured in my Thai Cooking Class at Absolute Resort in Phuket. As with all Thai dishes, this recipe has a lovely balance of flavours and it’s such a simple … Read more
Ding Dong the witch is dead… witch oh witch, wicked witch… These Spooky Halloween Burgers are a quick finger food that can be made in minutes.
A classic chocolate brownie recipe for Halloween, featuring candy corn.
An authentic Thai recipe, simple and flavoursome Thai Kra Prao Gai. Sauted chicken mince with chilli and hot basil leaves.
Enjoy the young, fresh flavours of this crisp, dry white wine with seafood or something spicy!
Chocolate Caramel Slice is one of my favourite retro slices. This recipe is better than the store bought versions.
A user review of the family friendly Paradise Resort at the Gold Coast.
Try these tasty meat and potato cupcakes next time your little one doesn’t want to eat their vegetables!