Let’s Talk About These Ferrero Rocher Pistachio Brownies You ever have one of those days where you want to impress yourself (and maybe your mates, if they’re lucky)? That’s pretty much how I ended up making these outrageously decadent Ferrero Rocher Pistachio Brownies. The first time was after a long week, I’d just cleaned out…
Let’s Talk About Cozy: Why I Bake These Cinnamon Rolls Every Fall If I had a dollar for every pumpkin spice thing I made in October, well, I’d have at least enough for a medium latte. But honestly, these pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls aren’t just some Pinterest-fueled whim; I’ve been making them ever since my…
So, About These Spiderweb Brownies… (Yes, They’re as Fun as They Look) Okay, honest truth: I first tried making Halloween spiderweb brownies because my niece was obsessed with spiders (the plastic kind, not the real ones, thank goodness) and insisted we needed a “spooky but chocolatey” treat for her party. Let’s just say my first…
So—Witch-Hat Cupcakes? Let Me Tell Ya… Okay, so, last October I’m elbow-deep in cocoa powder, radio cranked up, and my youngest comes running in with a look like he’s just uncovered buried treasure: “Mum, can we please make those wizardy cupcakes again, the spooky hat ones?” Y’know, the kind you really can’t say no to,…
These Graveyard Dirt Cups Are My Halloween Shtick Alright, so dirt cups are one of those things I swore I’d never make. Yet here we are—my nephew calls them ‘the treat with worms,’ and now… it’s basically my signature dish every October. Nothing like a big bowl of pudding to make you feel like a…
So, Want to Scare Your Friends with Cake? Let me tell you, this Eerie Black Velvet Cake isn’t just a hit at Halloween parties – it’s honestly my go-to whenever I want jaws to drop and mouths to water (I mean, have you ever not wanted both at the same time?). I first made this…
Baking Halloween Whoopie Pies with a Real-Life Twist Alright, so let me tell you—if Halloween rolls around and I don’t make these whoopie pies? My kids start giving me the side-eye like I’ve failed as a parent. The first time I pulled these spooky pies together was probably six years ago. The kitchen looked like…
Let Me Tell You About These Cookie Dough Cups So, if you ever find yourself craving something chocolatey, gooey, and (sort of) portion-controlled, you’ve wandered to the right place, mate. Cookie Dough Cups have saved my skin more than once—like that time I promised my son’s mates dessert for movie night and promptly forgot. Threw…
Let Me Tell You About This Cozy Pumpkin Tiramisu You know those recipes that just kind of sneak up on you and become a thing? That’s this no-bake pumpkin tiramisu for me. I made it the first time during a freakishly rainy Halloween (the kind where you just want to stay inside and watch the…
The Story: How This Latte Became My Go-To Winter Hug I still remember the first time I tried to make a fancy coffee at home—it was a disaster of epic (well, small kitchen) proportions. Milk everywhere, the smell of burnt sugar, and my dog looking at me like I’d lost the plot. But then, one…