Category Archives: Baking
Busy times and fresh bread
Hey there internet, it’s been some time. Life has got kind of hectic on me recently, what with Mum and Dad going away next week and it getting closer and closer to the end of the semester. The weather has … Continue reading
ANZAC Macarons
Today was Anzac day – and I have an ANZAC themed meeting tomorrow for my baking club. However, I did not want to make ANZAC biscuits – my mother made an amazing batch of Stephanie’s ANZAC biscuits last week and … Continue reading
Macaron Success! Or, Salted Popcorn Macarons and Zumbo
Finally, I managed to get them to work for me: Salted Popcorn Macarons from Zumbo! I bought the book this morning, and I absolutely had to try to make some macarons, lets not worry about that physics assignment I have due on … Continue reading
Chocolate Chilli Ganache
So the macarons didn’t work again. The batter just wasn’t working for me. I think I’m going to have to go back to basics and try again from the start *shakes fist at new oven*. But I do have a … Continue reading
Pear Custard Pie
We had people over for dinner this Saturday night. And so, as usual, I volunteered myself for dessert making duty. So I decided I would have my first proper shot of making a pastry case for a pie I usually … Continue reading
Best Banana Cake
Sometimes modesty is the best policy – but not when it comes to this banana cake. Gooey and moist, just the right amount of sweetness, and with a delicious buttery nut topping that adds the perfect amount of crunch. It’s … Continue reading
Roast Vegetable Pasta Bake
I’ve finished my essay. I’ve been working all week. In summary, I’m exhausted. I’m also hungry. It was time for the pasta bake. Quick and easy, a meal in itself, and unbelievably delicious. But the thing that makes it the … Continue reading
Rosemary Buns
I woke up this morning and realised that the essay I thought was due next Monday is actually due on Friday. So I immediately threw myself into an episode of procrastibaking. Which is like procrastinating, but far more delicious. There’s … Continue reading
Hot “Cross” Bread
I usually work on Saturdays, so I haven’t had two days off all year. But with the Easter weekend I finally managed to get a chance to do some baking with yeast! After my Easter Cake I made last week … Continue reading
Easter Cake (a.k.a brownie cake with nutella icing filled with white chocolate buttercream)
This week was chocolate week for my uni’s baking club. So of course I had to make my easter cake Now, I’m not going to lie, this cake is rich. But this cake is also good, all the different flavours … Continue reading
