Category Archives: Baking

Matcha and raspberry friands

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

There’s just something about matcha (Japanese green tea powder) that sings out to me. I love its flavour in my desserts and pastries. This time, it has found its way in one of my all time favourite afternoon tea snack … Continue reading →

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Gâteau Basque (Basque tart)

Posted on June 8, 2013 by

Basque is a region that I really hope to visit one day. I have read and heard so much about this region that many call a culinary destination for gourmands. It must probably seem very strange that I embarked on … Continue reading →

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Walnut tarts

Posted on June 1, 2013 by

This one is for everyone who loves nuts and tarts. It was not too long ago that J was in Brisbane and bought me a huge bag of walnuts. They were still lying around even after making my favourite homemade … Continue reading →

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Sticky date pudding

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

I remember my first taste of sticky date pudding. It was on a particularly cold winter’s day during a family vacation in Margaret River, Western Australia.  We sat down for lunch in the restaurant of one of the vineyards. I … Continue reading →

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Chocolate frangipane plum tart

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

* This is a scheduled post as I’m away in Sri Lanka for holidays. I promise to be back with plenty of stories. In the meantime, enjoy this chocolate frangipane plum tart for me. I will probably be missing my … Continue reading →

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