Buttermilk Pumpkin + Cacao Nib Little Loaves
These little buttermilk loaves are pumpkin-spiced and riddled with walnuts, pumpkin kernels, hazelnuts, and cacao nibs. All natural and relatively healthy, they are sweetened with mashed roasted pumpkin and applesauce, and given warmth and earthiness from a mixture of cinnamon and clove. Topped with a simple cream cheese and orange icing and a scattering of … Read more
Passionfruit Scones with Ricotta and Vanilla Roasted Berries
Scones have to be one of the most divisive of teatime topics. Some people like them plain and simple, while others like to experiment with different fruits, nuts, and flours. Some believe that to apply cream to the scone first is nigh on sacrilege while others see jam first as plainly incorrect. I must say, … Read more
Honey, Walnut and Summer Berry Pikelets
Little walnut-flecked pikelets made with a blend of wholemeal flour, flaxseed meal and cinnamon, these moist, golden pillows of deliciousness are sure to be your new breakfast crush. ½ cup wholewheat plain flour ½ cup self-raising flour – I used spelt self-raising but regular self-raising is fine ¼ cup golden flaxseed meal ¼ cup walnuts, … Read more
A Nice Batch of Muffins
This is my basic muffin recipe made from all sorts of good stuff – wholemeal flour, semolina, vanilla, buttermilk, and eggs from happy chickens. The formula is simple: add wet to dry, stir and bake till golden. I love the tropical combination of pineapple, lime and toasted coconut but feel free to use whatever juicy, … Read more
A Seriously Sticky Date Pudding
If you like a serious sticky date pudding, this is the recipe. Deeply dark, moist, sweetened with dates, and infused with a whisper of cinnamon and ginger, my take on the classic pudding stops time. It is that good. Don’t believe? Whip up a batch for yourself and I am confident that as soon as … Read more
