For today, I am sharing the recipe of a dessert made from a tuber that I really like. Really, the play of words is intentional. Reason being is, I am presenting to you another Filipino treat called – Ube Haleya or Purple Yam Jam. Pronounced as “ooh-beh” this root crop is full of humility, but can incredibly transform into something … Read more
For today, I have prepared another sweet treat, which is close to all Filipinos’ hearts. I call it…Buko Pandan Bliss! As I hope you already know, the Philippines is a tropical country. Fruit trees such as the coconut thrives across several regions. While we do so many things with the fruit, there is one dessert that brings … Read more
As a follow through to the sisig recipe I have shown you, I thought it would be appropriate to present a dessert that is popular in my country – Leche Flan! Also known worldwide as creme caramel, leche flan is one of the most favourite desserts in the Philippines. It is the star “panghimagas” (Filipino for dessert) in … Read more
Deep Fried Mars Bar goodness has descended upon the Gourmet Getaways household. It was presented in all it’s liquid chocolate glory and crispy, heart stopping battered deliciousness. The verdict was unanimous, as I knew it would be, an absolute winner. Lets rewind 20 or so years ago, I was living in Bondi and the Fish … Read more
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
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
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
A classic chocolate brownie recipe for Halloween, featuring candy corn.
Each month I have every intention of joining the Daring Bakers Challenge and creating a baked masterpiece. Sometimes things go to plan, and I participate and make something divine… and sometimes they don’t. This month the challenge is to revisit a former Daring Baker Challenge and follow the guidelines for that month This suits me … Read more
Surprises always make life a little bit more exciting, and when dessert is involved, you know you’re in for a unique treat.
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark was one of the easiest treats I made with the children over the school holidays.
Oreo cookie base with Cookies & Cream ice-cream followed by a rich chocolate ganache layer. This is the ultimate Cookies & Cream Dessert!
A sophisticated French Apple Tarte Tatin is a simple and delicious, winter warming dessert.
This is a delicious and easy dessert from the Junior Masterchef series, a Cherry & White Chocolate Clafoutis! Perfect for winter!
Have you ever been total in love with a recipe and repeated it again and again, eventually to find that you wanted the same treat in a slightly different flavour. That is how I came to develop my strawberry blondie. I over indulged in the David Lebotviz dulce de leche brownie and whilst I so … Read more
Do you have a new blog? Are you trying to increase reader numbers?? “How can I increase my daily unique views?” Check out this delicious Chocolate Fondant Cake and read some blogging tips…
Today I am road testing the new Cuisine Art Ice-Cream Maker with built in compressor.
