brunch

I was browsing a lovely grocery store back in NZ, on Waiheke Island, when I was home recently and came across so many delicious products to buy, but then decided that I should recreate them at home instead! Sorry grocer! But hey, the luxuries budget is a little tight at the…

Yip you read that correctly, bacon syrup!!!!! Oh my goodness this stuff is a sugary, smokey, sticky condiment that tastes just like bacon. Pour it liberally over pancakes, french toast, ice cream or cakes. And use the leftover candied bacon in baking (oooohhhh bacon brownies anyone?), in salads or on…

Today I am sharing a really simple recipe for banana pancakes BUT they are nice and thick and fluffy which I have been trying to achieve for awhile now as Max doesn’t munch well on thin, floppy pancakes. Make them small for little hands or big for hungry adults, either…

This do-it-yourself bellini bar is perfect for your next barbecue, brunch party or wedding reception. Instead of the classic peach nectar, I have created some delicious summery flavour combos like berry + basil and peach + elderflower. Just add 1-2 tablespoons of puree to each glass of bubbles for a frothy, fruity cocktail.…

This make-ahead breakfast is inspired by the coconut, oat and golden syrup flavours of the Anzac biscuit and is the perfect start to an autumnal day. The recipe serves two but can easily be doubled or tripled as required. The muesli will last in the fridge for a few days so make it at the…

I have a waffle maker that often gets neglected but I realised the other day that I only have a short amount of time left in this pregnancy so NOW is the time to enjoy me some waffles! {LATE EDIT: Sorry! wrote this while I was still pregnant but it…

Often when I am feeling lazy I just make a quick smoothie for breakfast but it gets rather repetitive after awhile so this week I mixed it up with some Middle Eastern-inspired flavours – rosewater, ginger and cinnamon. And yum! So glad I did. Feel free to use whatever frozen…

These frittatas look super cute baked in little jars and are bound to impress your guests, or your boyfriend on a Saturday morning. You can flavour them with anything that takes your fancy. I used chipotle chillies with capsicum, coriander and cherry tomatoes, but you could try salami, ham, asparagus, ricotta,…

I made these tasty pancakes as my entry for the MammaMia food blogger idol competition. They are low in fat and sugar but full of flavour, and the whole family is going to love them. Labneh is a thickened yoghurt cheese, in this case a sweet and creamy topping for the pancakes. This…

Mother’s day is coming up so I thought I would play around with one of my favourite baked muesli recipes. It makes a great gift, just pop in a cute jar or plate it up on a tray for breakfast in bed. You can mix this recipe up to suit…