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  • Australia, Travel

    First-timer to Australia? Here is Your Basic Info

    Traveling to the land Down Under for the first time is like going away to an entirely different planet. Starting from the country’s unique geographic position, going across the “invert” seasons and…

    February 15, 2017 by Swah
  • Cupcakes, Food, Recipes

    Fresh Raspberry Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream

    I love using fresh fruit in my baking, not only for the intense fruity flavour, but for the gorgeous colour it naturally tints anything it touches. I had a bunch of leftover…

    February 7, 2017 by Swah
  • In the Air, Travel

    How to Survive Plane Food

    As a self-professed foodie, the one thing I hate about travelling is plane food. Sure, I know it’s not popular with most people, but I honestly hate it so much I sometimes would…

    February 2, 2017 by Swah
  • Chilled Desserts, Food, Recipes

    Chocolate Crackle Cookie Sandwiches with Milo Ice Cream

    Chocolate Crackles are one of those nostalgic childhood treats that made a regular appearance at Australian birthday parties when I was young. For my overseas readers, a Chocolate Crackle is made of rice bubbles, vegetable…

    January 24, 2017 by Swah
  • Design

    10 Things in my Blogging Tool Kit I Can’t Live Without

    I get a lot of enquiries about what tools I have in my blogging kit – from cameras and lens, to props and software, and thought I’d round up my most used and loved items I…

    January 17, 2017 by Swah
  • Australia, Travel

    Glamping on Cockatoo Island

    I must admit I’ve never been much of a camper. The thought of sleeping on the floor of a sweaty tent, going without a shower for days on end and using “basic”…

    January 12, 2017 by Swah
  • Cupcakes, Food, Recipes

    Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes with Choc Mint Ganache and Candy Cane Buttercream

    Brought to you by Nuffnang and Gloria Jeans I love coffee more than most things in life, but I am quite the purist when it comes to my coffee order – it’s…

    December 20, 2016 by Swah
  • Food

    20 Festive Christmas Desserts

    It’s no secret that I LOVE any type of themed baking for the holidays – Easter and Halloween are favourites, but nothing beats creating festive Christmas-themed desserts for friends and family. It’s hard to go past…

    December 13, 2016 by Swah
  • Cakes, Food, Recipes

    Chocolate Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Marshmallow Frosting

    Christmas has to be my favourite time of year to bake, and despite the hot weather I still love slaving away in the kitchen to dream up new and delicious holiday-themed treats.…

    December 7, 2016 by Swah
  • Design, Lifestyle

    How to Host an Easy Holiday Party

    Today on the blog I have the hostess with the mostess Pearl from Pretty Mayhem sharing with us her easy holiday party tips, just in time for Christmas! And better yet, she is…

    December 1, 2016 by Swah
  • Biscuits/Cookies, Food, Recipes, Single Serve

    Single Serve Peanut Butter and Oat Choc Chip Cookie

    I love cookies almost as much as Cookie Monster, which means if there are any in the house, I will devour them without a second thought. Which is why the single serve…

    November 22, 2016 by Swah
  • Design, Lifestyle

    5 of the Best Indoor Plants For Serial Plant Killers

    I love plants so much, but unfortunately I am a bad plant mother and they wilt on me without fail. From herbs to fruits and flowers, pretty much everything I try to grow…

    November 15, 2016 by Swah
  • Cakes, Food, Recipes

    Blueberry and Lemon Layer Cake with Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting

    Berries are cheap and plentiful at the moment which means I often get overly excited in the grocery store and come home with kilos of fruit! I snack on a lot of…

    November 8, 2016 by Swah
  • Europe, Travel

    Best European Islands to Visit

    When people daydream about holidays, the instinctive image that comes to mind is an island – a tiny speck in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by turquoise waters, waves lapping gently at…

    November 5, 2016 by Swah
  • Donuts, Recipes

    Raspberry and Rosewater Donuts

    It’s coming into Summer here in Australia which means berries are plentiful and cheap. I wanted to create a donut that was light and fruity and smelt like summer – so the…

    November 1, 2016 by Swah
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  • Because I love Risotto so much, I thought I'd try and make my own version of the famous Tik Tok Pasta with rice! I made it super easy by using a packet of @bensoriginalaustralia Tomato & Italian Herb Risotto which you can cook in the microwave in 2 minutes. The baked feta and tomato sauce is divine when stirred through and it really tastes like you've slaved over the oven for hours to achieve that creamy taste. It's the perfect easy single serve meal!Here's the full recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 block of creamy feta (approx 100g) 1 x punnet cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp olive
  • Baby #2 is due November and Zsófia couldn’t be more excited She spends her days repeatedly kissing my belly and talking to her little sibling. She had told every single person at daycare (including the receptionist and chef) when I was only 8 weeks pregnant ‍ and I often find her practicing changing cloth nappies on her doll in preparation We were meant to start IVF the following week when we found out we were pregnant and honestly it still feels surreal! It’s been a long 18 month fertility journey to get here (filled with countless tests, procedures, doctors appointments
  • Thinking of sunny vacay days in Orange with the little one ☀️‍♀️
  • ✨Say it with gold this Easter✨ The most perfect selection of chocolate treats has arrived from @ferrerorocheranz and I can’t wait to gift them to my nearest and dearest. I buy the Cocoa Easter Eggs every year and they have just launched a new impressive gift I can’t wait to try - the Ferrero Rocher Golden Easter Egg! Available in all major grocery retailers, to find out more visit the Easter Range (ferrerorocher.com) #ferrerorocheranz #sayitwithgold #brandedcontent #easter #chocolate
  • Zsófia and I made these Choc Chip Oat Cookies today and I forgot how much I love them They are like a love child between a choc chip cookie and Anzac biscuit and made with Demerara sugar, which gives them a crunchy texture and subtle caramel flavour. Recipe in the archives!
  • Happy St Patrick’s Day! I make this decadent chocolate cake every year to celebrate - swipe to find out which 2 boozy ingredients make this cake extra delicious . . . #stpatricksday #stpatricks #stpatrickscake #guinness #guinnesscake #baileys #baileysirishcream #baking #dessert #foodgawker #tasty
  • Did you know Port Stephens has become a bit of a foodie paradise? Zoltan lived in Nelson Bay 10 years ago and food options were limited to the RSL and the local fish and chip shop. These days you can enjoy top notch food and cocktails in the spacious @cheekydogbar (or head upstairs to Julio’s at Bannisters), or go to @shoalbaycountryclub for delicious alfresco salads, hearty pub classics or a takeaway pizza on the beach. I’ve just published on the blog a full guide to a kid-friendly holiday in Port Stephens featuring all my food tips plus more thanks to
  • Braved the rain to the happiest place on earth for pancakes and @happyfield.haberfield did not disappoint
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