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Anzac Cookie Apple Pie
Desserts/Sweets

ANZAC Cookie Apple Pie

Australia and New Zealand celebrates ANZAC day to honour the men and women who serve their country in times of conflict. Anzac biscuits made of rolled oats coconut and golden syrup are an Aussie favourite year round but are traditionally eaten on Anzac day on the 26th of April. This […]

Mount Macedon Winery
Other Stories

Mount Macedon Winery Woodend

There’s something about autumn and the countryside that’s magical. Mount Macedon Winery in Woodend Victoria is tucked away in the midst of the beautiful Macedon Ranges where the changes in seasons is celebrated. With rolling hills and wide open spaces, it’s hard to believe that the city of Melbourne is […]

Banana Chocolate snacking Cake
Desserts/Sweets, Holidays

Chocolate and Banana Snacking Cake

I had three very ripe bananas which had reached the point of no return, and I was contemplating their fate, when a Chocolate and Banana Snacking Cake recipe popped up in my feed. Now if it wasn’t a divine sign, I don’t know what is. What caught my eye was […]

Beef Calderetta
Meat & Fish

Beef Caldereta

In many parts of the Philippines, Caldereta which is a Spanish influenced dish, is made using goat or lamb. I’m not a fan of either so I use beef. Beef Caldereta is essentially a beef stew simmered in spiced rich tomato sauce with Carrots and Potatoes, Capsicums and Pitted Olives […]

Butterscotch Blondies
Desserts/Sweets

Violet Bakery Butterscotch Blondie Bars

Blondies are more fun in these Violet Bakery Butterscotch Blondie Bars with Caramel highlights. This blondie is crackly on top with Caramel shards, gooey in the middle, loaded with white chocolate & cashews and extremely addictive! Even better is that, it is so easy to make with ingredients probably in […]