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Category Archives: Snack
Savoury muffins
I was recently gifted a huge bucket of Kristen Allen’s incredibly delicious buttermilk ricotta that is sold at the Country Valley stall at the Capital Region Farmers Market. As such, I’ve been trying to come up with a range of … Continue reading
Australian hot cross buns
I really don’t like Good Friday. For me, it’s a forced reminder of how cruel people can be to each other. I do not believe in the death penalty and I do what I can to alleviate human suffering. But … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, In-Betweens, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack
Tagged Australian food, bush foods, Easter
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Blue cheese biscuits
I made these little crackers as a Christmas treat for my friends who don’t have a sweet tooth. I think they’ll make a nice addition to a tray of Christmas nibbles. I made three savoury biscuits this year, and cut … Continue reading
Posted in In-Betweens, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack
Tagged biscuits, cheese, Christmas, edible gift
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Chocolate chestnut brownies
Ever since my favourite pâtissier left the farmers market, I’ve been craving a really good chocolate brownie. I used to always buy mine from Dream Cuisine, and am quite lost without them. One of my favourite things about the winter … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack, Winter
Tagged chocolate, gluten free, nuts
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Choc chip banana muffins
I have been craving choc chip banana muffins for over a week. I don’t quite know why, but there you have it. I bought up big at the banana stall at the farmers market last week and finally got around … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, In-Betweens, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack
Tagged chocolate, fruit, muffins
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Buckwheat banana bread
I recently had an overripe banana on my kitchen counter, frowning at me the browner it got. It was quite late by the time I summoned the energy to do something about said banana. I think I was inspired by … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, In-Betweens, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack
Tagged bread, fruit, gluten free
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Wild fennel flower fritters
At this time of year, swathes of wild fennel are in flower, their bright yellow blooms rising above clouds of green fennel fronds. The flowers smell sweet and fragrant with aniseed. The bees and other pollinating insects love them. If … Continue reading
Pumpkin pasties
I’ve been working on this recipe for a year or so now. It’s part of my pages to plate project, bringing to life the food of my favourite children’s books. Pumpkin pasties are, of course, from Harry Potter. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Lunch, Snack
Tagged children's literature, Harry Potter, Pages to plate, vegan option, vegetables, vegetarian
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Honey spiced pumpkin seeds
This is a waste not, want not recipe. I cut open three pumpkins in the last two days. I’m holding a Harry Potter themed party, and needed pumpkin for a big batch of pumpkin pasties as well as loads of … Continue reading
Spring vegetable tempura with sencha salt
I was very excited when the postie knocked on my door to deliver a parcel of goodies from the Australian Asparagus Council. New Australian asparagus can only mean one thing, the beginning of spring!!! I do so love asparagus, and … Continue reading
