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Chai Spice Loaf Cake

Chai Spice Loaf Cake

July 22, 2015
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It has been so refreshing visiting family in other parts of the state and enjoying the better weather that Hobart seems to have missed out on, It has also been a time for a lot of ‘firsts’ for me. In this time I completed the longest bush-walk that I have ever attempted (even though it was a pretty modest 5 hr

Stout and Rosemary Sausage Rolls #TASMANIAWEEK

Stout and Rosemary Sausage Rolls #TASMANIAWEEK

June 27, 2015
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The final installment for #TASMANIAWEEK is here! 7 recipes in 7 days, it has flown by so fast! I have really enjoyed bringing these recipes to life and hope that this has inspired you to try a new Tasmanian product! This recipe to conclude the week is a more adult version of party sausage rolls, because lets face

Baked Camembert #TASMANIAWEEK

Baked Camembert #TASMANIAWEEK

June 26, 2015
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Sometimes things don't have to be complicated and fiddly to be impressive. I often find that despite my best efforts to convince myself otherwise the simplest things truly do give the most pleasure. A hug from a loved one, reading a good book in the warm sunlight, simple and humble food that is shared with the people you

Spiked Bread and Butter Pudding #TASMANIAWEEK

Spiked Bread and Butter Pudding #TASMANIAWEEK

June 25, 2015
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 It's one of those calm, wintery, sunny days today. The sunlight brings a welcome change from the gloomy temperament Hobart has had lately, and it makes my mind wander far away. I dream of one day owning a modest weatherboard house, painted robins egg blue, in the country with just enough land for a vegetable patch and some

Quince and Persimmon Teacake #TASMANIAWEEK

Quince and Persimmon Teacake #TASMANIAWEEK

June 24, 2015
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It's coming to the end of quince and persimmon season, so to use up a little fruit before it was too ripe I decided to make this delightful teacake. The inspiration for combining the two fruits came from local Battery Point trees, which look gorgeous in their winter splendor right now. The trees look so beautiful covered in

Tarkine Soup (Ham and Nettle Soup) #TASMANIAWEEK

Tarkine Soup (Ham and Nettle Soup) #TASMANIAWEEK

June 23, 2015
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I grew up in a scenic part of the North West of Tasmania, very close to Mt. Roland. I used to spend many happy days on the farm with my grandmother, and she would often tell me about the "moods of the mountain". She was referring to the beautiful shades of blue, pink, orange, red and purple the

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