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 […]
Tag: desserts
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 […]
Sweet Season … Nutella, Ferrero Rocher & Hazelnuts Homemade Chocolate Gelato
Friday, February 5 is World Nutella Day. To which my son, a Nutella nuts would probably ask, “Isn’t everyday Nutella Day?”. True maybe but tomorrow is the day Nutella lovers unite and make it known worldwide that Nutella is not just another chocolate spread. In celebration of this delicious spread, I am sharing with you […]