Category Archives: Gastronomic Explosions – aka Yummy Food/Recipes

Fudge-Oh-Licious Chocolate Cake

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Jacinta

I just know you need another chocolate cake recipe.  I came up with this recipe the other day.  It is quick and easy to prepare.  We have worked our way through this cake over the weekend and it seems to … Continue reading →

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Quinoa with Roasted Pumpkin and Fetta

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jacinta

We had a housewarming to go to on the weekend and I whipped up this to take along to share.  It is really yummy and I am happy to report it was devoured quickly.  The roasted pumpkin adds a lovely … Continue reading →

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Apple & Rhubarb Crumble

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Jacinta

I don’t think a Sunday night dinner is complete without a little something special.  This apple and rhubarb crumble is no exception.  It’s so yummy, it’s hard not to go back for seconds, if only is wasn’t so filling.   … Continue reading →

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Stealing a Moment

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Jacinta

I have had good intentions of getting multiple blog posts written over the last few days, but I have either had Jairah in my arms, or I just haven’t had the energy to sit down and try and ramble on … Continue reading →

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Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Cake

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jacinta

Well to say the least, this week has been rather full on.  With two sick kids, my to do list which has grown to epic proportions, including trying to get my kitchen renovation off to a start amongst other things, … Continue reading →

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Tangy Macadamia Dip

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jacinta

I love making dips for quick and easy snacks to share or to take along to a party.  I came up with this recipe last summer and made it again the other day to take to a candle party (the … Continue reading →

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Hot Chocolate Anyone?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Jacinta

We are certainly in the depths of winter here and the fog didn’t lifted all day, therefore I declared that hot chocolate was in order.  I must say this is a heart warming recipe and certainly acts as a pick-me-up … Continue reading →

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Crumpets

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jacinta

Well what better way to honour the Queen’s birthday long weekend than to eat crumpets and have a cuppa.  Ok, I will admit we aren’t hardcore royalists, it’s just it was cold here today and we wanted something warm and … Continue reading →

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Sushi Made Easy

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Jacinta

We all love sushi and to buy the quantity we eat in a sitting is astronomical (Scarlett just about eats her body weight in sushi!), hence I make it as opposed to buying it (although it is what my kids … Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Buns

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jacinta

We spent the afternoon waiting for our hot cross buns to be ready.  I used a recipe my bread machine came with.  The buns always come up so soft and yummy and have a spice glaze.  While waiting for the … Continue reading →

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