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Best summer desserts (without using the oven!)

Kirsten — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 01:16:41 +0000

Hasn’t this summer been the best? The long days, sunny weather and never-ending heat have certainly made this summer one to remember. The only trouble is it’s been way too hot to actually bake. As much as I’ve wanted something sweet in the house, the thought of turning on the oven has put me off...

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Beginner’s guide to baking: How to make the perfect pavlova

Kirsten — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:57:00 +0000

This post is part of our beginner’s guide to baking series – catch up on the other post here and here. Ever wondered what the trick is to making the perfect pav? Just like everything in baking, it all comes back to a bit of basic science! Here’s everything you need to know to help...

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Beginner’s guide to baking: Butter – why temperature matters

Kirsten — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:16:04 +0000

This post is part of our beginner’s guide to baking series – catch up on the other post here. Ever wonder why some recipes call for room temperature butter, while others need cold? Or what to do when a recipe doesn’t specify a temperature at all? I know it’s tempting just to grab a block...

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Beginner’s guide to baking: Baking powder vs. baking soda

Kirsten — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 23:09:20 +0000

Ever wondered what all those different kinds of sugar are all about? Or why the temperature of butter really matters? Then you’ll love this new series covering off all the basics of baking – from why ingredients are important right through to how to set up your kitchen. Have a burning question? Then pop it...

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Are you a cook or a baker?

Kirsten — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:02:57 +0000

More often than not, people seem to fall into one of two camps in the kitchen – they’re either a cook or a baker. This isn’t to say they can’t do both amazingly well, but one or the other just comes more naturally. As you might have guessed, I’m a baker. It’s something that comes...

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Five Favourite: Homemade Slices

Kirsten — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:50:48 +0000

One of my favourite things to bake on lazy weekends is a good slice – not only do they go perfectly with a cup of coffee fresh from being baked on a Sunday afternoon, but they’re super easy to store, making them perfect for packing in lunch boxes or toting in to work. While I...

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Bürgen breakfast challenge

Kirsten — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:50:33 +0000

I’m not – and never have been – a morning person. No matter how hard I try or how early I set my alarm, I always seem to be in a rush to make it out the door every single morning. Mornings and I just don’t seem to click. Eating a good breakfast is usually...

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Five Favourite: Easter treats

Kirsten — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 17:55:21 +0000

Hands up if you’re looking forward to the long weekend? Yip, me too! With a massive four days off to look forward to, Easter is the perfect time to get into a bit of baking – whether you have friends coming over, kids to entertain or are simply looking for a creative way to use...

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Five Favourite: Christmas Baking Recipes

Kirsten — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 18:05:39 +0000

Guess what? There’s less than a month left till Christmas! That fact will do one of two things – leave you bursting with excitement that the festive season is almost here or fill you with dread as your mind leaps to the dozens of things you need to tick off the list before then. Whichever...

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Top 5 guilt-free cheese recipes

Kirsten — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:02:40 +0000

Cheese is one of those ingredients that I absolutely love to cook with – there’s never a shortage of things you can make and it instantly adds a punch of flavour to whatever you’re making. The trouble is, it’s usually not a guilt-free option. That’s where Mainland Noble comes in. Unlike most cheese, Noble is a cheese...

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