My son turned 20 last week. Time flies fast indeed. He used to quote that expression a lot by the way as a very young boy. “Time flies fast, Mama. Especially when I am having fun.” Well, that young boy then is now a fine young man. Except of course for the obvious physical changes […]
Category: Sweet Treats
Sweet Season … Lemon Curd Pavlova
Gotta love a quiet weekend. Much as I enjoy catching up with friends over lunch or cocktails, I savour weekends when time is slow and I can do whatever I feel like doing. Baking falls under that whatever-I-feel-like-doing category. Simple and not overly complicated treats like this lemon curd pavlova. My son is a big […]
Sweet Season … Mexican Chocolate Tart With Cinnamon-Spiced Pecans
In Season Now … Balsamic Strawberries, Grilled Honeyed Figs and Raspberries Pavlova
Last week of summer down under and I am taking advantage of all the fruits in season. I love summer fruits and use them as much as I can to create delicious treats like this grown-up version of berry pavlova. Has anyone tried balsamic strawberries? Fresh strawberries soaked or tossed in fruity balsamic vinegar is […]
In Season Now … Baked Peaches With Mascarpone Cream & Homemade Blueberry Sauce
Hello again fellow food lovers! Remember the homemade blueberry sauce recipe I shared a few days ago? The one I used to drizzle on top of my caramel meringue? Well, here is another great use for it – drizzled on top of these gorgeous baked peaches. I love peaches. Both the ripe soft yellow varieties […]