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Fig and Pear Loaf

Fig and Pear Loaf A recent haul of figs and pears from friends and family had me giving the dehydrator quite the workout. I love figs however they come, but hate how they can sometimes spoil so quickly- that’s why I love them dehydrated! They work perfectly in this recipe that I originally found on… Read more »

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Raw Carob, Fig and Mint Bliss Balls

Raw Carob, Mint and Fig Bliss Balls Ingredients 1/2 cup medijool dates 1/3 cup all natural peanut butter 1.5tbps coconut oil, melted 2/3 cup almond meal Handful of almonds 1/3 dried figs 1/3 cup The Carob Kitchen raw carob powder 1 tablespoon chai seeds Dash of peppermint essence Desiccated coconut to roll balls in Method Put… Read more »

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Fairy Bread Lamingtons

Fairy Bread Lamingtons This Australia Day I was bunkered down on the couch, taking it easy and appreciating how lucky we are to live in this beautiful country. I also spent it eating 3 of these delicious Lamingtons, because, well any excuse will do. I found this recipe on Taste and it was an absolute… Read more »

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Easy Peasy Banana Bread

Easy Peasy Banana Bread If you’re looking for a super easy, super delicious Banana Bread recipe then pop this in your book. I nabbed this bad boy from Taste.com.au and have made it twice already. On both occasions it’s come out perfectly- even when I’ve snuck in additions like walnuts, chocolate chips and extra cinnamon…. Read more »

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Messy Jessy’s Sticky Orange, Almond + Ginger Semolina Cake

Sticky Orange, Almond and Ginger Semolina Cake Looking for a delicious cake recipe that’s a little bit different and will WOW your guests? Then you need to get to the shops and grab yourself a box of Messy Jessy. Messy Jessy cake mixes are easy to make, are made locally here in SA and use… Read more »

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Grandmas Peanut Butter Cookies

Grandmas Peanut Butter Cookies  My late Grandma was amazing. She was a wizz in the kitchen and always cooked amazing meals and sweets for us kids when we travelled to NSW to visit. I was only young when she passed away, but one thing stuck with me and that was her passion for food and… Read more »

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Rustic Pear, Cinnamon + Almond Streusel Cake by Messy Jessy

Rustic Pear, Cinnamon + Almond Streusel Cake Love the convenience of a packet mix cake but hate the idea of having no idea what the ingredients are listed on the side of the box? Well now there’s a relatively new player in the cake mix game that is all about fresh ingredients, big flavours and… Read more »

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Gluten Free Pancakes with Native Muntrie Apple Berries and Syrup

Gluten Free Pancakes with Native Muntrie Apple Berries and Syrup Pancakes. They remind me of my late grandma and long breakfasts on Sundays. However as I have gotten older these delicious breakfast treats have gone by the way side- and I’m desperate to change that. Last week I met up with the lovely Trish White… Read more »

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Milo Balls

Milo Balls   Australia Day is approaching- get the thongs and stubby holders on standby! This year I’m working so the celebrations need to be non alcoholic (sad face) and be portable enough to enjoy at work. When I found this recipe for Milo Balls on the Capri Collective I knew I had found winner…. Read more »

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Mini Strawberry + Apple Muffins

Mini Strawberry and Apple Muffins It’s strawberry season, and I am very excited. Strawberries are one of my most favourite fruits, and no it’s not just because they are perfect dipped in chocolate or in a big jug of PIMMS. I had some left over strawberries the other day that were a tad too ugly… Read more »

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Chicken, Pesto and Mushroom Pasta

Chicken, Pesto and Mushroom Pasta Pasta. It’s my ultimate comfort food. Recently on a trip to Italy I indulged, well got very comfortable, with a little to much of it. I fell in love again with fresh pasta, and ever since I got home I have been craving it like crazy. Lucky my favourite (+… Read more »

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Easy Peasy Banana Muffins

Easy Peasy Banana Muffins Bananas.  I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with them. Sometimes I love them and think they are delicious and other times I won’t touch them unless they are part of a fondue set. They generally go gross when sitting in my fruit bowl at home so they generally get… Read more »