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Hot Cross Bun & Butter Pudding

Hot Cross Bun & Butter Putting by she cooks, she gardens

by Erin B on April 2, 2013

We don’t celebrate Easter in a traditional way, but we do relish the opportunity to get away from it all for a few days with family and friends. Each year P and I head off into the sunset with his family and meet with another family (and associated ring-ins) for some quiet time, a few [...]

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Little Coconut Zucchini Breads

Mini Zucchini Coconut Bread

by Erin B on January 30, 2013

Our oven gave up on life just before New Years. It was not a sad loss, not by any stretch. Since we moved into this place we now call our home the oven has been nothing but trouble. It has cost us a small fortune in call out fees and maintenance costs and became a [...]

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I stepped on the scales this morning, it was not pretty. I’m not a dieter, I don’t believe in depriving myself of anything, nor do I see any point in trying to achieve a ridiculous body complete with six-pack abs and a teeny, tiny waist. I see dieting as the anti-woman approach if I’m to [...]

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Mushroom Cake – Sweet Adventures Blog Hop

Mushroom Cake

by Erin B on November 21, 2012

Let me preface this post by saying that I’m not entirely sure how I feel about this cake. It’s not that I don’t LIKE the flavour, I just don’t know how I feel about it. I mean, it’s not right, is it? Butter, eggs, walnuts, a bit of milk, honey, flour and…. mushrooms. WTF! I [...]

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Last Minute Banana Cake Trifles

November 14, 2012

Baking is serious business. There are people who study the craft for many years, perfecting the ratios and science behind the perfect rise, the right amount of crumb etc. I am no baker, I have dabbled in the dark arts over the years and had many successes, this was not one of those moments. This [...]

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Mini Choc-Banana Bundt Cakes – Sweet Adventures Blog Hop

October 15, 2012

October has been a busy month, with the onset of Spring there has been a flurry of activity in the garden as we make the most of the sunshine and warmer weather. As we lurch closer to Christmas, my mind turns to end of year parties, nibbles and drinks as well as small gifts for [...]

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Chewy Oatmeal Macadamia Cookies

September 10, 2012

A quick cookie recipe for your Monday afternoon, some chewy oatmeal macadamia cookies to be precise. Oatmeal cookies have to be one of my favourites, I first came to love their gooey texture while travelling through the US a couple of years ago. They are big over there in both size and popularity. Some were [...]

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Blueberry & Meyer Lemon Jam Slice

Blueberry & Meyer Lemon Jam Slice – Sweet Adventures Blog Hop

August 21, 2012

It is hard to believe that it is nearly September, for me this year has just flown by. There have been ups and downs aplenty and soon the days will become warmer and longer which means that berries will be in abundance. I’ve got my own little strawberry plant in the vegie patch at the [...]

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Orange Almond Cake – Sweet Adventures Blog Hop

July 16, 2012

My grandfather passed away last night. It was as sudden as it was peaceful and I’m still not sure what to make of it all. He was a kind and generous soul who wanted for nothing and was happy so long as he was with my Nana. He would have loved this cake, he loved [...]

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Vanilla, Pear & Yoghurt Cake

July 14, 2012

My Mum has an amazing pear tree. Every year it is loaded with so much fruit it becomes difficult to know what to do with it all. Suffice to say, we ‘ve been eating a lot of pears – stewed, poached, baked, fresh, frozen and canned. Not that I’m complaining or anything, fruit picked straight [...]

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Silverbeet and Barley Hunza Pie

June 25, 2012

It occurred to me the other day that it’s been about twelve months since I made the decision to go vego. In looking back on my journey away from meat it is safe to say that even though it was a big decision, I feel like it was the right one.  The transition has been [...]

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Pumpkin Bread

June 19, 2012

Hi Folks, First up, apologies for the long time between posts, I think I’ve mentioned a few times that there are a couple of times a year when I go into lockdown. I work full-time and I’m also studying, so when it comes to the end of the semester, assignments fall due and things almost [...]

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Apple, Brie & Onion Jam Tart

May 20, 2012

Just a quick recipe tonight to show you how I’ve been using the onion jam I posted earlier in the week.

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Lemon & Lavender Slice – Sweet Adventures Blog Hop

April 18, 2012

Today’s post is a little bit of sweetie love for the always enticing ‘Sweet Adventures Blog Hop‘, hosted this month by the lovely Jennifer from Delicieux. My entry is another old favourite of mine that I found on the side of a tin of condensed milk a while ago. It’s not rocket science and it’s [...]

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