These chocolate clusters are packed with yummy dried cranberries and crunchy almonds and smothered in rich dark chocolate. We’ve been buying a block of fruit and nut dark chocolate that contains cranberries and almonds for some time now. It’s very popular around here so there’s usually a block of it in our pantry most of the time! With Christmas fast approaching I decided to have a go at making some homemade chocolates. Naturally I thought I’d incorporate cranberries and almonds seeing we … [Read more...]
Nutty Oat Slice Recipe
This Nutty Oat Slice is soft and chewy and has all the flavours that you would find in an Anzac biscuit. The addition of walnuts however takes this slice to the next level! With only a week to go until Anzac Day I thought that I would share a recipe that contains the same flavours as an Anzac biscuit. However, I wanted to make a slice because I thought that it would be a bit quicker than making biscuits. With this slice you only have to press the mixture into a baking tray and cook. You … [Read more...]
Walnut Raisin Loaf Recipe
I’m a real sucker for any recipe that contains walnuts and raisins. Throw in some apple and cinnamon and I’m in heaven! If you like these favours as much as I do you will love this Walnut Raisin Loaf recipe that I am sharing today. This recipe was actually spotted a few years ago when I was using raisins in another recipe. The packet of Sunbeam raisins that I was using included the walnut raisin loaf recipe and it sounded so good that I had to give it a try. I was not disappointed - it was … [Read more...]
Easy Walnut Raisin Slice
Mix all the ingredients together, press into a tray, and then bake! This easy walnut raisin slice is so simple – it is my new favourite slice recipe! The weather has been so nice lately. We are now approaching the end of summer and things are starting to cool off a bit. We have had a run of days that have been around the mid-twenties and perfect for sitting outside soaking up the sun. I have even been enjoying having my breakfast outside on the veranda these last couple of weeks. It’s … [Read more...]
One Bowl Chocolate Walnut Cake
When you need a tasty chocolate cake in a hurry you can’t go past this One Bowl Chocolate Walnut Cake. Topped with walnuts this cake doesn’t even need icing! I have been craving chocolate cake lately! I know, I know I’m supposed to be counting calories but we all need to eat chocolate cake every once in a while! Don’t we? I know I do! I’ve been drooling over images on Pinterest just waiting for the perfect recipe to pop up. And when I mean perfect recipe I usually mean quick and easy. You … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Kaylene, and I'm a keen gardener,budding baker and wannabe DIYer!