There are so many things in the Dandenong Ranges that make it unique and special. One of those things is Puffing Billy which is a steam railway that runs daily between Belgrave and Gembrook. We went on Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Lake (Lakeside) last month for Lil’ E’s 3rd birthday. Lil’ E &…
There is nothing in the world that means more to me than my two children. Lil’ E turned three last Thursday and with a 4 month old in tow, I felt bad enough not throwing a birthday bash for him. My parents held a BBQ for him (thank you Grandma & Grandpa!!) with close family…
I first made these for my brother. He was studying fervently for his fellowship exam on his birthday and I figured some study snacks wouldn’t go astray! Since then, they have become a favourite of my husband’s – MmMmmm – I wonder why…These divinely moist devil’s chocolate cupcake bases are filled with Nutella, dotted with…
Today marks my 32nd birthday so, although I won’t be making these today (I’m 39 weeks pregnant!), I’ve decided to blog about one of my favourite cupcakes of all time. These are lemon meringue cupcakes using Martha Stewart recipes from her Cupcakes cookbook and although they take a lot of time to make – I…
I love Michel Roux. In the media he seems like such an adorable gentleman and his Pastry cookbook never fails to entice – although fortunately for my waistline, they often seem too time consuming and complex so are simply ooh’d and aah’d at in my spare time instead. Last weekend heralded my Dad’s *ahem* 60+…
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