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DAY 4 - Christmas Countdown - Italian Panforte
DAY 4 - Christmas Countdown - Italian Panforte

We’re taking in Italy on Day 4 of my christmas countdown. I can never say “no” to a slice of Italian Panforte. Especially when it’s dusted with icing sugar and served with a sneaky port or two or three. Christmas prep is stressful don’t ya know!

Enjoy! 

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DAY 5 - Christmas Countdown - Christmas Mince Pies
DAY 5 - Christmas Countdown - Christmas Mince Pies
DAY 6 - Christmas Countdown - Salted Chocolate Caramels
DAY 6 - Christmas Countdown - Salted Chocolate Caramels
DAY 7 - Christmas Countdown - Gingerbread Stars
DAY 7 - Christmas Countdown - Gingerbread Stars
DAY 8 - Christmas Countdown - Woodland Meringues
DAY 8 - Christmas Countdown - Woodland Meringues
DAY 9 - Christmas Countdown - Chocolate, Orange & Almond Biscotti
DAY 9 - Christmas Countdown - Chocolate, Orange & Almond Biscotti
DAY 10 - Christmas Countdown - Cranberry, Almond & Pistachio Nougat
DAY 10 - Christmas Countdown - Cranberry, Almond & Pistachio Nougat
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Summer salad to impress......
Dress up your salads, soups & vege
Dress up your salads, soups & vege
Getting in the mood for Christmas...?
Getting in the mood for Christmas...?
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The weather, Clive James & citrus .......
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Quince oversupply.......
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Easter Treats.....
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Calling all Lovebirds.....
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A Little Celebration.....
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Happy 2018.....!
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Christmas Raspberry & White Chocolate Trifle
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Spiced Lamb Cutlets with Labne, Dukkah & Pomegranate
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Champagne Breakfast for Show Week
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Summer has kicked in....!
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Sunday suppers.....
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Happy New Year....!

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Check out these bad boys....
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Autumn garden clean up......
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Chicken from down Mexico way......
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Summer - what summer......?
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
We're taking in Italy on Day 4 of my Christmas countdown. I can never say "no" to a slice of Italian Panforte. Especially when it's dusted with icing sugar and served with a sneaky port or two or three. Christmas prep is stressful don't ya know! Enjoy! Recipe on the blog - link in profile.
Day 5 of my Christmas countdown is really getting into the Christmas spirit with these tiny Christmas Mince Pies. I love these pies with lots of dried fruit and a touch of nutmeg. They have to be my favourite treat at Christmas time, and of course I've been doing a fair bit of quality testing this week just to make sure they taste as good as they look. Enjoy! Recipe on the blog - link in profile.
Day 6 of my Christmas countdown is for all those caramel fanatics out there with a Salted Chocolate Caramel. This luscious soft caramel with a dark chocolate topping hits the sweet spot, but you can't limit yourself to just one caramel. I've had to give this batch away to friends, otherwise I would have scoffed the lot. Enjoy! Recipe on the blog - link in profile.
Day 7 of my Christmas countdown is a recipe for a Christmas bauble of two in the shape of Gingerbread Stars. They look fabulous hanging on a Christmas tree (or any tree if you're going the non traditional route), or bagged up as pressies. And don't be like me & forget to put the holes in each star before putting them in the oven - doh! Never mind, out with the trusty power tool, and drill the holes once the gingerbread has cooled. Don't forget to give the drill bit a wash first though. Perfect holes every time! Enjoy! Recipe on the blog - link in profile.
Day 8 of my Christmas countdown inspiration is a bit special with these delectable Woodland Meringues. Looking fabulous with their different coatings, you can never stop at just one. Enjoy! Recipe on the blog - link in profile.
Well here we are for Day 9 of my Christmas Countdown. Today's recipe is a Chocolate, Orange & Almond Biscotti, just the treat to have with a coffee or anytime snack. Might pay to do a bit of dunking first as these biscotti are super crunchy, and I don't want to be responsible for broken teeth at this time of the year. Enjoy! Recipe on the blog - link in profile.
For all those people out there in blog land who are keen on doing some Christmas baking, I'm here to help. I've decided to put together a countdown of a few of my favourite recipes in the run up to Christmas. So starting today at Day 10 we have a Cranberry, Almond & Pistachio Nougat. Great for gifts or just having on hand for those unexpected visitors. This recipe brings back lots of memories of Christmas as a child, when Mum & Dad would give us Callard & Bowser Nougat for Christmas. It became a bit of a tradition in our family and we only received it at Christmas time, as it was meant to be a very special treat. Even now after all these years I can still remember the smell and taste of the nougat with its hint of rose water, crunchy nuts and luscious cherries. This recipe comes pretty close to that memory, so give it a go it's well worth the effort. Enjoy! Recipe on my blog - link in profile.
This week I have another recipe from fellow foodie Jen Pomeroy @the.modern.mess. It's a simple but beautiful recipe for a Roast Carrot Salad with Labne & Sumac. Just the dish for a light lunch or summer BBQ. Recipe on my blog - link in profile.