Author Archives: Michelle
Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate Caramel Ganache
Making macarons is a tiny bit like making icecream, once you do it for the first time you become addicted. Since my initial batch (Rose Macarons with Raspberry Ganache), macarons have been on my mind constantly. I am trying to move on, … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, Desserts, Morning Teas/High Teas, Picnic Food
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Croque Monsieur
Many years ago (before Mr Man and children), occasionally my friend Lizzie and I would take off to Melbourne for a couple of days to take in the sites. This involved walking the streets, shopping and more importantly eating and … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Sandwiches
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Lemon Curd
When I sat down to write this post I originally started by saying that I made this lemon curd for a greater purpose – but that made me think, ‘isn’t the greatest purpose for a lemon curd to be eaten … Continue reading
Chocolate Pots De Creme
Here is something I bet you didn’t know about me – every so often I cartwheel just to make sure I still have ‘it’. In fact there are a couple of things that I do with the similar regularity for … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, Desserts
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Bigoli Con Radicchio
The creator of this pasta is the very charismatic chef and restaurant owner, Guy Grossi from The Merchant (amongst many others) in Melbourne. He is a chef, restaurant owner, media personality and very involved in many of the food industry events. … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta/Noodles, Seafood, Vegetarian
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Lemon Polenta Cake
I lost myself to this cake earlier today. I was fiddling around with it in attempt to get some good shots (it can be very hard to take a good photo of a fairly plain cake) and I thought I … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, Desserts, Lemons, Morning Teas/High Teas
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Chilled Leek Soup with Lemon Dill Yogurt
I was flicking through my most recent copy of Bon Appetit the other day and was happy to notice an article written by OUR (Australia’s) Jill Dupleix. Jill is prettier half of the dynamic food duo that seemed to … Continue reading
Posted in Soups, Starters, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Grand Marnier Souffle with Creme Anglaise
These souffles are so good I made them twice, well actually that is a little white lie. The first time I made them I wasn’t organised with my camera and by the time I was ready to take the pictures, my little … Continue reading
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Baci Di Dama (Lady Kisses)
I just couldn’t resist baking these little biscuits with such a lovely name and they are just as nice as they sound. The combination of chocolate and hazelnuts is typical of Italian treats and if you travel to Italy you … Continue reading
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