Cakes, Cookies

Matcha + Elderflower Madeleines

Prep Time : 15 Minutes | Cook Time : 10 Minutes | Total Time : 2 hours + | Difficulty : Easier than you think Hello my lovelies! As you may or may not have seen from my earlier posts I’m heading to Tokyo for 10 days at the end of the month. There will be a little hiatus while…

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Sourdough

Multigrain Sourdough

Prep Time : 45 Minutes | Cook Time : 30 Minutes | Total Time : 18 hours | Difficulty : Sourdough Hello my lovelies! This one has been in the works for a little while now. I promised it to quite a few people but hadn’t got around to posting it. Today we are levelling up our basic sourdough. Adding…

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Muffins

Lemon Coconut + Honey Muffins

Prep Time : 15 Minutes | Cook Time : 15 Minutes | Total Time : 1 hour | Difficulty : Easy Hello my lovelies! We haven’t had a muffin for a while. So let’s give ourselves a soft bright springtime hug. Sunny lemon. Soft moist coconut. And a dab of sweet honey. These muffins aren’t a dramatic revelation. They’re kind…

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Sourdough

Rye, Apple + Raisin No-Knead Sourdough

Prep Time : 30 Minutes | Cook Time : 70 Minutes | Total Time : Overnight | Difficulty : Easy Hello my lovelies! I have been experimenting with adding apple to my sourdoughs for a little while and have arrived at this treat of a hassle-free loaf. Apple goes beautifully with rye and a little spice and a few raisins…

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Bars and Slices

Coconut Macaroon Slice

Prep Time : 30 Minutes | Cook Time : 30 Minutes | Total Time : 1 hour | Difficulty : Easy Hello my lovelies! I’m feeling coconut today. I walked past someone wearing coconut body lotion yesterday and I have been craving it ever since. In NZ we have a thing called Louise Cake. It’s shortcake topped with jam and…

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Cookies, Dairy Free

Pistachio Barouj

Prep Time : 30 Minutes | Cook Time : 40 Minutes | Total Time : 3 hours | Difficulty : Easy Hello my lovelies! Long time no bake. You’ll be pleased to know that my jaw no longer aches, my stitches are out and I am only nursing a scrape on my hand and that was inflicted by carelessness. There’s…

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Life

LIFE: Back on Deck

Hello my lovelies! Recipes will be back from next week. I’ve got a collection of awesome stuff up my sleeves to share with you all. It was a good break. I have recovered from my strained jaw. I spent some time at my parents’ making bread and generally lying around. The sun has come out and my plants are getting…

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Life

LIFE: Spring Break

Hello my lovelies! I mentioned in my last few posts that I’ve been a bit worn out and that I’ve had a few bits of medical stuff going on. I’ve been in the wars. I have been having a lot of trouble with my teeth and jaw. I have a small operation on my mouth coming up soon. And my…

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Cakes, Cupcakes

Raspberry + Elderflower Cakes

Prep Time : 15 Minutes | Cook Time : 20 Minutes | Total Time : 1 hour | Difficulty : Easy Hello my lovelies! Let’s celebrate spring with something small and sweet. Full of bright spring flavour. These cakes are a simple, classic, buttery joy. Drizzled with aromatic glaze. It’s good to feel like a queen from time to time. I…

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Sweets

Real Fruit Marshmallows

Prep Time : 30 + 15 Minutes | Cook Time : 0 Minutes | Total Time : 4 hours | Difficulty : Organised Hello my lovelies! Y’all know I’m obsessed with marshmallows. They’re pretty close to magic really. Pillowy goodness whipped out of a few ingredients. These striking and delicious mallows have no artificial colours or flavours and that’s pretty…

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