Diary of a home baker
Today is national peanut butter and jelly day. To be honest, I’m not really a huge fan of PB&J. This might not come as a surprise to you if you saw my post on national peanut butter lover’s day about not being a huge peanut butter fan! Maybe it is because I did not grow …
Are you team fudgy, team chewy or team cakey bronwies? I’m team fudgy ALL DAY! The kind of brownies that you cannot test the doneness with a toothpick because it will come out dirty even when done. My favorite brownies are the Nigela Lawson’s Triple Chocolate Brownies and my ALL TIME favorite easter candy is …
I have been giving away most of my baked goods to friends and family so I am not tempted to eat them all! My powerlifting coach, Robert has been one recipient of many of the goodies which he shares with his three kids. As a result, they have now started to make special requests, which …
This simple Baileys buttercream is the perfect addition for many cakes or cupcakes. It is smooth and creamy with a nice boozy surprise. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner this is the perfect recipe to add to your buttercream collection! Baileys Buttercream Ingredients This buttercream recipe requires only three ingredients. Powdered sugar Salted …
My 7 year old nephew made these Weet-Bix cranberry bliss balls recently and shared the recipe with me. These no-bake bliss balls are healthy and so easy to put together. They are the perfect snack to make with kids of all ages. Cranberry bliss balls ingredients You only need a handful of ingredients make this …
I have another confession to make, I don’t particularly like peanut butter. GASP! I know! And even more outrageous, I am even less fond of peanut butter when combined with chocolate 😱. My husband on the other hand, LOVES chocolate and peanut butter! When I heard that national peanut butter lover’s day was coming up …
Have you ever had a lamignton? Light fluffy sponge cake soaked in chocolate or red jello then coated with flaked coconut. Delicious! The original lamington is made with a chocolate coating, however a raspberry versions has also become incredibly popular. Today is national strawberry day so I am sharing my recipe for strawberry lamingtons. What …
My mum makes a really good no bake jello slice, well in New Zealand we call it jelly. When I saw that national margarita day was coming I knew I wanted to put a spin on her jelly slice and incorporate tequila and lime jelly rather than the traditional raspberry. I also felt like a …
Does anyone else find it odd that National Cherry Pie Day is celebrated in February when cherries aren’t in season? I personally think that cherry pie is best made with cherries picked right from the tree. These cherry streusel pies made with frozen cherries are a great alternative however. Plus, you can make this recipe …
Cheese is the best, most ultimate food group! Amirite!?!? If you don’t agree, we probably can’t be friends….. OK, we can still be friends, but I get to pick where we go to eat! Anything with cheese is a winner in book and these easy cheese puffs are no exception. What is in these easy …