As I begin to think about cooking for this weekend’s Pink Ribbon High Tea to support breast cancer, I can’t help but gulp at the amount of refined sugar in one place. I’m usually a moderation sort of gal (except when … Continue reading
“Quick I need to go to bed” are not words normally associated with my son. But, tonight is not any ordinary night. Santa Claus is coming to town. Or, is he? It’s been touch and go at our place over … Continue reading
I like making desserts, always have. So it was with huge embarrassment that I had a monumental disaster at Chef School today. At least my collapsing chocolate fondant provided entertainment for the class – I’ve never seen everyone laugh so much. … Continue reading
The last of the trifecta of recipes today is the divine jam doughnut, from The New Zealand Chef. As much as I try to avoid deep fried buns with fruit jam in the centre, these doughnuts are too good. I tried really … Continue reading
Following on from my last post (sweet bun dough), here is the Chelsea bun recipe, also from The New Zealand Chef. Again, I’ve slightly adapted it. What you’ll need 1 quantity of sweet bun dough 20g butter, melted 50g brown … Continue reading
As training restaurant week looms, I’m excited. It will be invigorating to be in the kitchen with the added pressure of paying customers. My group is on desserts, so I’m hoping that the punters have a sweet tooth. If you’re in Wellington … Continue reading
I’m pleased to report that Granny is surviving her time at tech – week four is over and I am slowly getting into the grove of being a student. Am stoked to have had gotten two good pre-assessment results (including a “faultless”), … Continue reading
the underground baker 