All My Blog Posts

I write about all sorts of yummy things I create in the kitchen as well as my little projects, interior design, family, travel and the things I tinker with. I love to get comments on my blog. I'd love to hear from you. Sign up to get updates in your Inbox. I don't post every day so you won't be flooded with emails. Enjoy!

Recipes

Gluten Free Louise Cake

This recipe is just like the traditional Louise Cake - crumbly and sweet and ever so tempting. I must admit that I used a little more jam than I have put here, simply because I love jam - I also warmed it in the microwave slightly so that I could spread it evenly.

July 27, 2011

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Upholstered Headboard - Beginner Project

I have been wanting to do this for such a long time. I finally got the time, money and help of a husband to get it done.

July 24, 2011

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Walking with Dinosaurs

On Saturday 9 July we went to Walking with Dinosaurs. It was truly amazing! Check out the photos.

July 19, 2011

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Auckland Food Show Coming Up

For those who looked at the photos of my foodshow trip with envy (and live in Auckland), it's now your turn.

July 19, 2011

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Wellington Food Show

OK, so it’s been a while! Life has been extremely busy and all the best intentions in the World have not found me the time, before now, to update this. There has been lots going on and I’ve thought about writing lots of times, just never quite got to the keyboard.

June 26, 2011

Recipes

Chocolate Icing

I've tried many different types of recipes for icing but I think that this one is the best. It is smooth and creamy and lasts well. It also freezes well (you can ice your cake and then freeze it).

April 23, 2011

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Buy Gum!

My post last week got me thinking so yesterday while I was at Moore Wilson buying ridiculously expensive sheeps cheese, I asked some questions about whether they could supply bulk guar gum.

April 23, 2011

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Buying Ingredients

Cooking with my friend the other week started a conversation about where to buy ingredients so I thought I'd let you know where I get some of mine.

April 19, 2011