It's no secret... I LOVE (yes capitals) LOVE Summer. It would have to be my most favourite season. I love everything about it from the sunny days, long summer nights, alfresco dining, BBQ's, trips to the beach and especially the summer fruits. And, I absolutely love all the Summer stone fruits and berries, give me perfectly ripe juicy berries any day and I am one happy lady. {Warning: If you're diabetic, on a diet or allergic to berries or chocolate then look away} because this recipe … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies
I love the smell of gingerbread! To me they smell and taste just like Christmas, giving off all sorts of warm and cozy vibes. I imagine they are perfect when paired with a mug of steaming hot cocoa (perhaps not so perfect for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere at this time of year but there’s nothing stopping us from indulging at other times!). I am a firm believer that anything that adds to the festive season gets a big tick; so this year, when I decided to make my annual Gingerbread Cookie … [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...]