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Archive for December 2008

Bill Granger’s Choc Banana Bread

Posted by: jen on: December 31, 2008

I found this recipe on Nigella’s website out of all places. As i was attending a Christmas breakfast, i thought it was the perfect time to test this out. I love banana bread on it’s own, so when it’s teamed up with chocolate chip, i knew it was going to be pretty special.
Bill Granger’s Choc [...]

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Merry Christmas from Molly!

Posted by: jen on: December 25, 2008

I hope you’ve all had a wonderful day filled with love, lots of presents and most importantly, lots and lots of food!
xo

Christmas Shortbread Stars

Posted by: jen on: December 23, 2008

The Christmas season has had me running off my feet. Believe it or not, I spent last Friday night baking a whole host of things which took me a whole SIX hours in the kitchen. My friend Sarah was having a housewarming party and i promised to bring cupcakes and a cake. Whilst the cupcakes and cake were baking, [...]

Planet Cake Xmas Cupcake Charity Drive

Posted by: jen on: December 22, 2008

Last Saturday, my friend Genevieve and I woke up nice and early to attend a cupcake charity drive held by Planet Cake. The aim of the day was to decorate 3500 cupcakes to be delivered to Sydney’s homeless on Christmas Eve. We know cupcakes aren’t life changing, but who wouldn’t appreciate a yummy cupcake? I [...]

Christmas wish list

Posted by: jen on: December 18, 2008

I know, i know. I’ve already got what i wanted. But believe it or not, there are other things on my Christmas wish list and funnily enough they’re all kitchen related! What is wrong with me? I’m usually lusting after an Alannah Hill dress or Prada heels. Not dining sets!
Anyway, whilst in Myer the other [...]

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Hazelnut Flourless Chocolate Cake

Posted by: jen on: December 16, 2008

Earlier this year, i made a flourless chocolate cake. I was surprised at how decadent and moist it was and so when i discovered this recipe which has the added bonus of hazelnuts, i knew it was going to be good. What is also good about this recipe is that this cake is best eaten the [...]

Ooh a KitchenAid!

Posted by: jen on: December 14, 2008

When hubby asked what i wanted to for Christmas, i knew the answer straight away. I mean, how can i be considered a proper baker if i didn’t own a KitchenAid?  
He was also very good and let me have it early. We’re having a BBQ this weekend and i plan to bake my [...]

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Shortbread Cookies

Posted by: jen on: December 10, 2008

Unless you’re a LifeStyle FOOD addict like me, you’ve probably never heard of Anna Olson. Anna may not be a household name like Nigella (well in Australia anyway), i believe she is just as good in the desserts and pastry department. She hosts a show called Sugar and makes the most divine desserts. Each episodes features a [...]

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Jam Drops

Posted by: jen on: December 5, 2008

These jam drops are so simple to make. It literally took me 20 minutes to put together and after baking for 10 minutes, i was enjoying these warm, jammy biscuits with a hot cup of tea.
Jam Drops
Ingredients

115 grams unsalted butter
150 grams caster sugar
1 egg
200 grams plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
75 grams jam, any flavour (i [...]

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Walnut Brownie

Posted by: jen on: December 4, 2008

Still on my search for the perfect the brownie….
Walnut Brownie
Ingredients

115 grams unsalted butter
115 grams bitter chocolate
115 grams dark chocolate
200 grams brown sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 eggs
40 grams plain flour
150 grams coarsely chopped walnuts

Method

pre-heat the oven to 160C
Line the base and sides of a 20cm square tin and line with baking paper
Melt the butter [...]

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