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DIY gift tote

When a friend has helped me out I've sometimes put together a basket of goodies to say thanks, or I've found one already wrapped and ready to go. This week a lovely family really stepped up when I needed them…

mini cheesecakes

I love cheesecake. There's something incredibly satisfying about the combination of sweetened cream cheese and that crumbly cookie base. Even though we all probably remember cheesecake from our childhood, that's not when it was first created...a type of cheesecake has…

postcard from Sydney – Christmas

Merry Christmas! I'm posting this late after a long, happy, rainy day in Sydney, Australia. The kids were up early but waited (mostly) patiently until everyone else made an appearance. There was an abundance of gifts, so it was nice…

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Kylie’s rocky road christmas tree

My sisters are both great cooks. They're particularly good at cakes, cookies and desserts. This delicious treat has been the centerpiece of our family Christmases for many years now. My sister, Kylie also makes mini versions for teacher and hostess…

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healthy chocolate-banana fudge

I've finally come to realize I'm never going to be able to give up sweets. I crave them most afternoons and every night. Instead, I thought I'd start looking for some healthier alternatives. This fudge recipe tastes pretty good straight…

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lemon lavender cookies

This light, lemony summer cookie (recipe here) is delicious with a cup of tea mid-morning, or afternoon. My husband declared it my best ever (he is honest about my cooking, when it works and when it doesn't!). After ordering the…