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Cuisine – Biscoff truffle balls

Looking for the perfect party treat? You’ve come to the right place – these truffles are divine. Biscoff spread and biscuits are available at local...

Cuisine – Peanut butter cheesecake bites

One of my daughters was recently diagnosed with diabetes type1, and soon after a biopsy confirmed that she is coeliac as well. With my love...

Cuisine – Easy jam drops

These jam drops are super easy to make, and baking is a great activity to keep the kids or grandkids busy over the school holidays. ...

Cuisine – Mini banana choc chip pikelets

A quick easy breakfast or morning tea treat to spoil mum.  Yields: 201 Tbsp butter, melted180ml milk2 eggs1 tsp vanilla Pinch of salt1/3 cup sugar2 bananas,...

Cuisine – Keto friendly fudge

The perfect sweet treat when those cravings kick in, but you’re on a low carb diet. Yields: 12 (4x4cm squares)125g butter75g Whole Earth Baker’s secret...

Cuisine – Ice-cream sandwiches with a twist

If you love ice-cream, these make a great treat or dessert all year round. Makes 8 1½ cups plain flour1 tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground...

Cuisine – Caramelised apple peach crumble 

Crumble:1 cup plain flour1 cup rolled oats2 tsp ground cinnamon¼ tsp ground ginger1 tsp baking soda½ tsp salt¾ cup soft brown sugar150g butter (melted) Filling:4...

Cuisine – Chocolate cake with fresh fruit

This cake is moist, rich, and chocolatey. A great treat to spoil Mum with this Mother’s Day. 1½ cups soft brown sugar3 eggs (separated)1 tsp...

Cuisine – Gluten free banana blueberry loaf

This loaf is super yummy. It wraps up easily to make the perfect school lunchbox treat and is also great for afternoon tea. Ingredients3 ripe...

Cuisine – Christmas rocky road

Rocky Road is one of my favourite sweet treats, and is perfect for Christmas with the addition of favourites like glacé cherries and some Christmas...