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Best homemade vanilla extract (different alcohol options)

Best homemade vanilla extract (different alcohol options)

Learn how to make simple, quick, homemade vanilla extract (and which alcohol to use for different flavours). It’s quick, easy and a lot less expensive than the store-bought version.  Best homemade vanilla extract (different alcohol options) Vanilla is one...
Paleo raspberry jam

Paleo raspberry jam

Paleo or keto raspberry jam is gluten, dairy and refined sugar free and it takes just a few minutes to make. It’s perfect for scones! Paleo raspberry jam Jam is one of my favourite things and I nearly always make it myself. The only problem is it does take a...
How to make brown sugar

How to make brown sugar

Learn how to make brown sugar at home. Includes recipe without molasses. A quick and simple recipe for a baking staple. How to make brown sugar What is brown sugar? Brown sugar comes from cane sugar and gets its dark colour and soft texture from molasses being added...
Chocolate coconut slice

Chocolate coconut slice

A classic Australian Women’s Weekly recipe – chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite. It’s simple & quick to make (no special equipment needed) and keeps for days. Chocolate coconut slice This delicious chocolate slice (originally a...
Kidney bean chocolate cake

Kidney bean chocolate cake

Kidney bean chocolate cake is a rich, fudgey gluten-free chocolate cake recipe made with kidney beans. Kidney bean chocolate cake I’ll admit, when I first heard of making a recipe with kidney beans I was pretty disgusted. Thankfully I discovered this kidney bean...
How to make buttercream icing

How to make buttercream icing

A simple and delicious recipe to make buttercream icing (or frosting) perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes. How to make buttercream icing Buttercream icing would have to be our most-used type of icing. There is just nothing (other than maybe chocolate fudge icing...