I love the weekends! Steve is home and we are able to embrace a slower pace. I would say sleep ins are a regular occurrence but with two under three we are lucky if we get to sleep in past when the alarm would normally go off (so 6.45 am). However, snuggles in bed with my three favourite people more than make up for the early start. Our weekends often involve catching up with friends and family and what better way to catch up than over something yummy and freshly baked. Since I first … [Read more...]
Raspberry & White Chocolate Shortbread
Today I am back in the kitchen (heck, I always seem to be in the kitchen - I love it!) sharing with you one of my families all time favourite recipes, this Raspberry & White Chocolate Shortbread. Despite being so easy to prepare, this recipe is definitely one people will remember. The perfectly balanced combination of melt - in - your - mouth shortbread, juicy baked raspberries and decadent white chocolate makes this dessert or slice (depends which way you cut … [Read more...]
Chocolate Bark Bites
Over the weekend Sebastian and I whipped up some of these Chocolate Bark Bites for Mother's Day. They are a fun twist on the usual chocolates and lets be honest which mum doesn't like chocolate, especially chocolate that is made with love. I think chocolate bark is so much fun. Search for it on Pinterest and you will come up with chocolate bark for every occasion. The only real limit is your imagination. I thought it would be neat to make some chocolate bark for Mother's Day, after all … [Read more...]
Caramello Filled Easter Cupcakes
It's official, Easter's less than a month away and if I was looking for a another reason (not that I need it) to get baking, this would be it. Seems like the perfect match if you ask me... I love baking + I love chocolate = (insert heart eyes emoji)! Easter truly would not be Easter if these babies didn't make an appearance. I have already whipped and eaten (not by myself!) the first of two possibly three batches of these cupcakes. They are some what of a … [Read more...]
Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings
Now, Christmas isn't Christmas in our household, if I haven't whipped up a packet or two of these Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings. I first made them many years ago with my Mum and well, have been making them every Christmas since then! They are the ultimate crowd pleaser, I have yet to meet a child, parent or grandparent who doesn't like them. These Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings are super cute, fun, easy to make and a MUST on my Christmas baking list every … [Read more...]