Well, it's almost Easter and school holidays and it's that time of term when we're all utterly exhausted. I get pretty busy in the lead-up to Easter because I have a musical directorship which demands quite a lot of Easter music. That's fine by me, because I love Easter music almost as much as I love Christmas music. Anyway, while other food bloggers have been creating their own Easter recipes, … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Apple and Raspberry Muffins
I'm well behind the eight ball with posting recipes. It's already February and only now am I getting around to putting up my first recipe for the year: Gluten-free Apple and Raspberry Muffins. Why? Well, this happened. A few days before Christmas, a close relative passed away after a long illness. There was the funeral to arrange, Christmas Day to survive and personal belongings to be sorted. … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Cornflake Cookies
I went to my school reunion on Saturday night. It was the first reunion that my year level has had in the 25 years since we finished year 12. (That's right, I'm not a day over 35. Or maybe just a few days.) I had quite a few reservations about going. I went to a country high school and it was socially a tricky time for me, so wasn't really sure I'd be happy to be there, but I'm so glad I … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Banana Bread with Maple Syrup
It was bound to happen sooner or later. I mean, everyone needs a banana bread recipe in their baking repertoire. I've never gotten around to it, so I thought it was high time I got that sorted. I've said it before - I really love bananas in gluten-free baking. They're amazing. They add strength and elasticity as well as sweetness and a gorgeous taste. There's not much sugar in this banana … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Lemon and Poppy Seed Cupcakes
One of the lovely things about childhood is little rituals. Kids seem to thrive on routine and doing something over and over can form really strong memories. Every Thursday afternoon, I collect my kids from school and drive to Adelaide's eastern suburbs so that my eldest daughter can have a violin lesson. While that's happening, I take my other kids to a nearby bakery which is 100 percent … [Read more...]