There’s something luxurious and romantic about Red Velvet. Perhaps it’s the deep red colour or the smooth connotation we get from the word velvet. Either way, the Red Velvet is always a very popular crowd pleaser.…
Biscuits
Coffee Biscotti Sticks
It’s hard to imagine going a day without a good cup of coffee and generally that’s just a quick stop at my local cafe on the way to work. Now though, Nespresso has released three new limited edition coffees inspired by barista’s craftsmanship, which means I can enjoy my ideal café style coffee without even leaving home!…
Honey Mustard Oatmeal Crackers
Kiwi summers are full of barbecues and making the most of the warm evening light. What also gets me excited about this season is the before-barbecue snacks and nibbles. A plentiful platter full of cheese, crackers, dips and fresh fruit screams summer for me and sets the scene for a perfect night. Whether it’s planned entertaining or those unexpected guests, it’s always good to either be prepared or have a quick, easy and affordable solution up your sleeve.
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Salted Vanilla Cheesecake Cookie
When people pop by, there’s nothing better than the house smelling of freshly baked cookies. If you weren’t prepared, then it’s always good to have something quick and easy on hand. These Salted Vanilla Cheesecake Cookies are not only easy to make, they are delicious and actually taste like a cheesecake in cookie form.…
Neapolitan Biscotti
Growing up I always considered biscotti to be at the high end of the biscuit scale, so it seemed like a luxury treat I was never able to experience. When I was old enough to give a recipe a go myself, I fell in love with the humble biscotti and began experimenting with different flavour combinations. Although the Neapolitan concept in food or baking may not be new, or the flavours may not blow you away, I still think this Neapolitan Biscotti looks absolutely stunning.…
Pistachio Kisses
There’s something about pistachios, white chocolate and cranberries all mixed together. This got me thinking about making some soft spongy pistachio kisses filled with a white chocolate buttercream, plenty more pistachios and lots of dried cranberries.…
Lemon and Poppyseed Shortbread
It’s a given that lemon and poppyseed is quite a popular flavour, you could probably find any type of baking that comes in this delicious flavour combo. So weather or not the web is already filled with these, here in my recipe for Lemon and Poppyseed Shortbread.…
