This recipe is probably from a lovely little Italian grandmother who not only makes the best tiramisu, but also the greatest pastas and tomato sauces. However, the live demonstration in my kitchen was done by an Italian man in his twenties. Nonetheless, I can guarantee that the recipe originated from a rustic kitchen in Italy, [...]
TAGS: friends • tiramisu
There’s definitely something in the air these days. The days are longer, people are happier, and my office has gotten brighter. It might be because I finally got around to moving to a cube by the window (only three years after I joined the company), and have even acquired responsibility of plants at work (boy [...]
TAGS: family • friends • half-marathon fun
Two years and some days ago, we had a big group together for Kasia’s baby shower. This month, she’s back in town from Brisbane to visit friends & family, so we decided to round up as many girls as we could and have another ‘do for her in my party room. I recruited Ali P [...]
TAGS: cupcakes • friends • party
A little something for a little girl’s first birthday. The theme that her parents requested was Mary Had A Little Lamb…so off I went with some modelling with the fondant! The little lamb had somewhat evil eyes, I know – food writers suck, don’t buy them. For the little girl, I opted to use a [...]
TAGS: birthday cake • cake • friends
A while ago I alluded to the baking sessions that Ali P and I used to have in university. A recipe from the back of a Chip-its packet might’ve been mentioned…and today I’m here to share. This recipe has lasting power. It is like chocolate chip cookies dressed up in leopard print and killer heels. [...]
TAGS: baking • cookie of the fortnight • friends