hi there Reader cheese scones Remember when I went to New Zealand two months ago? I ate my weight in cheese scones over there just so I could come home and recreate a fantastic Cheese Scone recipe for you. You Are Welcome. Well I've done it. It's finally here. And it does NOT disappoint. Just like the ones I had in NZ, these small but tall scones are filled with flaky layers and feature a crispy cheesy top. And remember how we learnt with my Buttermilk Scone recipe that a good homemade scone...
12 days ago • 1 min read
hi there Reader it's all happening Hello, hello! What an exciting time at SM this week with the countdown to my official cookbook launch only one month away! I also made my Lemon Pound Cake this week and remembered what an amazing recipe it is! That drippy glaze and dense but soft texture is mouthwateringly good. I photographed my new recipe for Cheese Scones (coming soon!) and made my Lemon Blueberry Cookies (exclusively in my new cookbook) too. But perhaps, most exciting of all, I pressed...
21 days ago • 1 min read
hi there Reader save the date Hello, hello! I've been baking up a storm this week and loving every minute of it. First it was a batch of Jam Drops, and then I tested a new recipe for Cheese Scones. I absolutely loved the result and can't wait to share the recipe with you soon! Next, I made my favourite Vanilla Cake for an upcoming episode of my sweetest show on YouTube. I had completely forgotten how good that cake is. And it's all because of the reserve creaming method. Honestly, the texture...
27 days ago • 2 min read
hi there Reader me, my book & I Hello, hello! What a wild week it's been here at Sweetest Menu HQ. I had the absolute pleasure of hosting a Q&A with the amazing Emelia Jackson this week at Robinson's bookstore. It was a wonderful night and it was so special to meet some of you in person! It honestly lights up my world to hear in person how much you enjoy my recipes. I also may have gotten my hands on a super advanced copy of my new cookbook, Something Sweet. Eeeek! The photos are so gorgeous...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
hi there Reader honey magic I'm back and I can't tell you how lovely it is to be home in my own kitchen. I've already made a batch of my Buttermilk Pancakes to restock the freezer, and my kids specifically requested some heart-shaped Sugar Cookies for their lunchboxes. And since cut-out cookies are such a fan-favourite in our house, I've also just hit publish on my easy Honey Cookies. They're nostalgic, easy to make and wonderful for gift-giving. I'm putting them top of my list for Christmas...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
hi there Reader Hi from New Zealand Hello, hello! For the last week or so, I've been blessed to be enjoying a family holiday in New Zealand's beautiful South Island. I've shared a few piccies on Instagram but in case you missed it, here's a quick snapshot of my favourite things (in no particular order). Picture-perfect lakes, stunning gardens, cheeky sheep and cows, snow-covered mountains, glorious boat rides and plenty of picnics. Adventures in Queenstown, NZ My favourite food discoveries so...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
hi there Reader perfect pavlova Hello, hello! In case you haven't heard, my MIL Helen makes the most glorious Tall Pavlovas. She's been on pavlova duty for 30 years and it is always (ALWAYS) the first dessert to disappear. Now if you've ever attempted to make a pavlova from scratch, you probably know how tricky they can be to perfect. The ingredients are simple, but they have a well-known reputation for being fragile and finicky. But I have good news. I've watched my MIL make many, many...
2 months ago • 2 min read
hi there Reader merry happy Easter Hello, hello! Happy Easter to you! I, for one, am surprised that April has zoomed up on us which means we survived term one (phew), holidays are here and if you're anything like me, you're hiding Easter eggs around the house in preparation for the annual Easter egg hunt. Whether you're celebrating with friends or family or just enjoying some hard earned time off this weekend, I hope you get a chance to bake bake bake. Easter to me means Carrot Cake,...
3 months ago • 2 min read
hi there Reader dreamy olive oil brownies Hello, hello! I'm popping in this week to share my latest and greatest with you. First, let's talk Olive Oil Brownies AKA my most popular brownie recipe. These fudgy brownies surprise in so many ways. Unlike most brownie recipes, they don't require a block of chocolate or any butter. Instead it's a quick mix recipe starting with olive oil. It's my go-to recipe when I'm craving something chocolatey but I don't have any actual chocolate in the house....
3 months ago • 1 min read