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Cassava Cake
Desserts/Sweets, Pinoy Favourites

Cassava Cake with Custard Topping

The Cassava Cake with Custard Topping is a quintessential Filipino cake made of grated cassava. What’s special about the cassava, is that when raw it’s an unassuming white starchy root vegetable, but cooks into a springy chewy texture. I have made Cassava Cake a hundred times before and so many […]

Waterline
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Waterline by the Bay, Cronulla

On a gorgeous spring day, I can’t think of a better place to dine than at Waterline by the Bay,Cronulla. Tucked away in tranquil surrounds, facing the picturesque Gunnamatta Bay, it was hard to decide wether to book for lunch, where you get the stunning view of the bay or […]

Hazelnut Amaretti
Desserts/Sweets, Holidays

Hazelnut and Chocolate Amaretti

Amarettis It never ceases to amaze me how a few simple ingredients transform into something amazing – it’s almost magic! A little bit of ground hazelnuts, some sugar, a little bit of egg whites some flavourings and a little bit of rolling and you’ve got yourself Hazelnut and Chocolate Amaretti. […]

Almond Florentines
Desserts/Sweets, Holidays

Almond Florentines

These light and delicate looking Almond Florentines are such a breeze to make and delightful to give as edible gifts. Made of flaked almonds and jewelled with festive candied cherries and citrus peel they are pretty irresistible. I have to say I’m pretty resourceful and quite shameless when I am […]

Pistachio Shortbread
Desserts/Sweets

Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

There’s nothing better than a freshly baked homemade cookie. And these Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are easy to make and even easier to eat. They are not overly sweet and they go delightfully well with a cuppa be it tea or coffee. This is a family favourite and is another recipe […]

Two faced Toffee
Desserts/Sweets, Holidays

White and Dark Chocolate Two Faced Toffee

I usually make toffees round about Christmas time or the Persian New Year holidays, but I can’t think of any celebration in which a sweet treat like this Whie and Dark Chocolate Two Faced toffee is not welcome, to remind your nearest and dearest how sweet life can be. Two […]