Just a quick update this week. Mostly because the end of the week got away on me. I made some good macarons. Then I made some bad ones. I met another wonderful food person. I made a birthday CAKE. Finally. I think I have accepted that I cannot drink alcohol anymore. And I started reading again.
Month: February 2017
{Peach + Ginger} Meringue Pie Shortcake
Prep Time : 30 Minutes | Cook Time : 10 + 30 Minutes | Total Time : 2 Hours | Difficulty : Moderate Hello my lovelies! We’re mixing things up here today. These bars are kinda like pie. Kinda like shortcake. But better. Faster and easier than pie. Fancier than shortcake. This is a base recipe that you can adapt…
The WB Life: It’s about others, stupid.
Hello my lovelies! I have been out and about talking to some cool people. Having meaningful realisations about the focus of my work. Getting involved in some amazing projects helping out in the community. And there was pie. What a great week.
Birthday Tart {Peanut Butter Caramel + Chocolate Fudge Tart}
Prep Time : 60 Minutes, divided | Cook Time : 40 Minutes | Total Time : 5 hours | Difficulty : Easy Hello my lovelies! I know I know you think I’m lying about the easy part. I’M NOT. This is a fancy looking (and amazing tasting) tart that is made up of 3 easy peasy components. You just gotta…
The WB Life: Fighting Instinct
Hello my lovelies! Last week started and ended well with some difficult moments in between. We came out of the gate strong with a day relaxing with the SuperBowl and an army of hotdogs. We finished on a high with new hair, an exciting line up of coffee dates and a bunch of sunny days. There was definite downhill movement…
Raspberry, Chocolate + Pink Pepper Meringues {Valentines Special}
Prep Time : 15 Minutes | Cook Time : 90 Minutes | Total Time : 2 hours | Difficulty : Easy Hello my lovelies! I’m sure I’ve said this before, but Valentine’s food is all about how you dress it up. There should be hearts. Pink, red and white should feature. Chocolate is always a hit. Any cookie that can…
The WB Life: Starting the Month of Love and Football
Hello my lovelies! Happy SuperBowl day! I managed to do myself some mischief this week which severely restricted my baking activities. I’m mending fast and getting back into it. I’ve been planning and prepping our SuperBowl food situation. Since the Monday-isation of Waitangi Day it’s much easier for Kiwis to enjoy the spectacle. I redecorated the tree for February. As…
One-Bowl Dark Chocolate, Olive Oil + Yoghurt Bundt Cake
Prep Time : 15 Minutes | Cook Time : 40 Minutes | Total Time : 1 hour | Difficulty : Easy Hello my lovelies! Say hello to your new, better go-to one bowl chocolate cake. Before y’all are like “but you said you were going to eat healthy”… this chocolate cake is practically health food. Olive oil and greek yoghurt.…