Oct 12
Spring Picnic
I’ll be the first person to admit that I do not like being outside. I hate bugs, I hate dirt, I’m not even a real big fan of being in the sun. Read more
Aug 30
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven – what could be better? My favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe has been the Cook’s Illustrated version, the “perfect chocolate chip cookie“, because of the use of browned butter. Read more
Aug 25
UFO Cupcakes
We celebrated my son’s second birthday yesterday with some “out of this world” cupcakes! Read more
Aug 20
Peanut Butter Cookies With Chocolate Chunks
It was just one of those weeks. My son had conjunctivitis in both eyes; my daughter was too ill to attend her ballet class; I didn’t have any butter. You know how it goes. Read more
Aug 17
Casarecce With Eggplant, Mushroom & Basil
My children and I get a lot of exercise five days per week – we walk to and from school, rain or shine! The walk takes about 25 minutes. Read more
Aug 12
Julia Child’s Queen Of Sheba Cake
For a while there, I was wondering if I was ever going to bake anything again. I had the best ingredients on hand (Van Houten cocao, various Beanilla products) but no idea what to do with them. Read more
Aug 4
Cherry Popsicles With Homemade Magic Shell
It’s August and here in Sydney that means it’s the middle of winter. Wait, what? The middle of winter? Then why have we been walking around in skirts and shorts and short-sleeved shirts? Read more
Jul 27
Fairy Tale-Inspired Recipes For Children, Part 2
Wow, my first post on fairy tale-inspired recipes for children was a real hit! It’s currently the most popular post on my blog. Read more