Category Archives: Sweet things

Recipe for Christmas mince pies

Posted on December 12, 2012 by nellie

TweetJust a quick but cheery post today ……why……….. because we are all quick and rushing that little bit too much this pointy end of the year and the ‘cheer-y’ is because……….well it is Christmas and I think you all know … Continue reading →

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A winded Mother and her Strawberry Eton mess

Posted on October 9, 2012 by nellie

TweetSome days you just know you are going to get winded. You eyes adjust to the light, to what day it is, to what lies ahead and some days, you are prepared for it. On other days, like today, it … Continue reading →

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South American Chocolate Fudge Truffles

Posted on August 18, 2012 by nellie

TweetI am writing this all in a bit of a hurry. Why? Well it’s certainly not because I don’t want to write this, I adore my time at my desk. Writing always feels like such an indulgent treat for me. … Continue reading →

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Greek biscuits with olive oil and honey

Posted on April 23, 2012 by nellie

TweetI was part of a Greek Seafood feast yesterday and it was truly gorgeous. The weather was a little wet and miserable earlier and then, almost by some divine miracle, the clouds floated away and we were left with blue … Continue reading →

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Ava’s coconut slice

Posted on March 19, 2012 by nellie

TweetAva is ‘my middle girl’. In very typical ‘middle child’ style, she tries to please and to keep the peace. She is one of the most thoughtful people I know and this is not me, gloating as a  Mother (although … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and raspberry brownies

Posted on November 14, 2011 by nellie

TweetMost of you would know the love affair that I have with a good brownie. I also know a young girl who could possibly ‘pip me at the post’ with her adoration for the perfect brownie. This lovely girl usually comes … Continue reading →

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Chocolate truffles for both little and big kids alike

Posted on July 15, 2011 by nellie

Tweet Every school holidays, we have many many children walk through our doors for our ‘Relish Mama’ school holiday cooking classes. Wow they are busy but oh so beautiful. So many of these kids come back each term break and … Continue reading →

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Coconut sorbet with oranges in lime syrup

Posted on July 8, 2011 by nellie

Tweet I decided a long time ago that never would such terrible words spit out of my mouth “It’s too cold for ice cream”. It is never too cold for ice cream!!!…..please say this out loud 100 times! The love affair I … Continue reading →

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Coconut and lime syrup Birthday cake

Posted on June 12, 2011 by nellie

Tweet The times we get together with my family are fabulous. They are always guaranteed to be full of gorgeous noise, way too much food, kids running around frantically (they seem to only have one speed when on mass), lots of … Continue reading →

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