Christmas is Love (Eggless Royal Icing)

aye i've been gone,

for a little too long!

caught up with life's phenomenon..

time to colour this page again with my baking crayon!

Gluten-free Lavender Cake

some of you might be happy,

to know that this bake is gluten/butter/sugar free!

it's the baker's glee...

to bake something this fluffy...

that goes great with lavender tea.

Happy Birthday Love of Mine

happy birthday love of mine,

oh you're so fine...

but sometimes you behave like a nine,

& that really draws the line.

otherwise you are like sweet wine,

or 99% dark chocolate so divine!

even if your pockets only have a dime, 

you'll still be the brightest star that shine. 

this is a healthier twist of the awesome Sour Cream Chocolate Cake...less sugar, more whole-grains..and guess what? oh yes, it is still AS YUMMY. knock yourself out !

Lemon & Blueberry Friands

friand is a petite cake,

& a popular Aussie bake!

this will be great,

in the summer with a cuppa by the lake,

plus it's an easy one to make!

Raspberry Shortcake

this is the best cake ever,

well - at least in Denise's baking endeavour,

& this makes her a very happy girl,

so happy in circles she could twirl & twirl...

for baking a decent creamed cake happens only in a leap year..

& this recipe is a keeper my dear!

Buckwheat Granola

so my friends had to admit,

that this was a hit!

choke full of whole-grain & seed...

an addictive snack that makes one greed!

oh yes this is very yummy indeed.

Apple Tarte Tartin from the Rice Cooker

"this is a first for apple tarte tartin!"

says I - with a sheepish grin,

question is what was it baked in?

if you've guessed rice cooker - you win!

it's a classy bake with a fuss-free spin...

& you can have this without feeling the usual sweet treat sin!

Root Beer Cuppycakes

I have been procrastinating for awhile..

& there's a handful of recipes in the to-blog file,

growing into a enormous pile,

it's time to snap out of this lazy style...

& update you on my baking trial...

so sit back..read...& smile.

Happy Weekends!

Grapeseed Oil Grape Cake

here's another grape bake,

something light & sweet for a summer break,

by the blue lake,

with sweetheart Jake..

now that's a thought for daydream's sake!

Earl Grey Grape Tart

oooooh this is rare...

a first of a grape affair,

now don't just stop & stare!

check out this pretty great recipe if you aren't already aware...

as long as it's whipped up with tender lovin' care..

you'll enjoy this tart anyhow & anywhere!

Cheeky Monkey Cake

oh what glee...

it’s the weekends & we are free...

from the workaholic tree!

instead of a baking spree,

5 and a half hours was devoted to this monkey,

made with whole-grains..bananas & a lot of love from me!

it goes great with tea...

& it's oh-so yummy even Dino agree(s)!

Green Tea Almond Boo! Biscuits

mister J.O.B has been very busy,

like a bumble bee,

& as you can see,

this blog has been pretty quiet - oopsy daisy!

but i'm back..baking...happy,

& whipping up something really easy....

& oh-so-yummy!

Blueberry & Almond Pie

last Saturday,

Joanne & her boys + Addie & I baked the weekdays' blue away!

with 2 pie recipes that are here to stay....

& a bite in this Blueberry & Almond pie - you can say,

HOORAY !

we baked 2 pies  - a savoury & a sweet - in Joanne's marvellous kitchen. 

savoury - Chicken & Mushroom Pie (next blog post)

sweet - Glorious Blueberry & Almond Pie (here!)

Curried Pumpkin & Carrot Quiches

my o' my...what is this?

what did I miss?

why - hello Mister Quiche!

what did you do to receive such bliss...

to be sealed with Miss Pumpkin & Miss Carrot's kiss!

Earl Grey & Almond Bear Biscuits

going through the weekday motion, 

can be like eggs turning rotten!

 the saving grace is always in the kitchen,

where you can wear your apron,

 put on the oven mitten,

& bake bear biscuits in this safe haven. 

look up, it's TGIF tomorrow, my fellow men !

Red Velvet Cuppycakes (C)

this recipe is tested for a girlfriend,

who spent the weekend,

baking this red velvet trend,

but the texture didn't fail to offend (too dense),

& so here I am!

Grainy Fruit Bread from the Rice Cooker

why do we get rumbly in the tummy,
even at 1am when the mind is so sleepy, 
especially when a bread will be baked in a jiffy, 
its aroma diffusing throughout the rooms slowly, 
smelling so heavenly,
& it's exciting as can be,
for it's not baked in an oven you see! 
but you'll find out shortly,
what equipment could whip up a bread so yummy,
that is worth 4.5 hours of waiting patiently, yet eagerly & so very happy 

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

streusel is an amazing topping,

to a plain Jane muffin,

especially one that taste boring,

& in need of some decorating,

so here's a streusel bake for cheering, 

to a weekend so amazing !!

Orange, Rum & Chia Chiffon Cake

what an idea..

orange, rum & chia...

in a chiffon that would be great with mocha...

& after all these treats - it's time for a little yoga !

Fluffy Earl Grey Scones

this isn't your average scone,

made with no butter and spiced with an earl grey tone,

it's a simple whip-up that taste pretty good alone...

& easy enough for you to bake your own!

enjoy with fresh fruits, Earl Grey Whipped Cream, jam and a cup of Earl Grey tea