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So this week I decided I would try to make Red Velvet Cupcakes. In doing so I did some research into how to get the best authentic flavour and colour. So many recipes led me to Lorann's Baking Emulsions and what a magic discovery that has been for my baking. Baking Emulsions are water-based flavourings that don't bake out like traditional alcohol-based extracts. The added bonus is that they are gluten-free & nut-free.
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So I'm a little late to the party, but I want to talk about Copha. Copha is 99% coconut oil, gluten free, palm oil free and importantly remains stable in room temperature up to 36 degrees Celsius, perfect for hot Australia weather. When I think of copha my mind immediately goes to chocolate crackles. However, of late it was brought to my attention how great copha is in buttercream, and then I started researching and unearthed a huge array of recipes that use the ingredient. That being said here is a quick overview of some of the best recipes using copha I have found.
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Chinese New Year for 2021 falls on February 12th. Chinese New Year is also known as the 'Spring Festival" or 'Lunar New Year". Traditionally Chinese New Year celebrates the start of the Chinese Calendar. The Chinese calendar is of the lunisolar type which uses astronomical observations of the Sun's longitude as well as the Moon phases.
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Today with very little notice Perth W.A was sent into a 5 day lockdown. I watched as my Facebook feed filled with negative reactions, cursing and memes. School was due to start back tomorrow and parents who were looking forward to seeing their little darlings back into the care of the teachers found themselves with…
Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Pexels.com This year we took a risk. We sold our house without having bought a new one. We packed up all our belongings and stored them at families and friends and moved in with my parents with our 2.5 year old and 6 months old. All the while living with…
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Being a mum with a baby and a toddler is a wonderful gift but it's not without its challenges. Lately I've been finding some routine things difficult and have often chosen to not do some things because the effort out weighs the benefit. Buying petrol This is something I have ranted about before but seriously…
Continue reading ➞ Things I find hard with a baby & a toddler
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Getting your little and not so little ones back to school can be challenging. There are oodles of things to organise and there's a level of uncertainty about new teachers, possibly new schools which can add to the stress. Here are a few handy tips to help manage the organisation and anxiety. Backpacks Incorrectly fitted…
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Sometime you want to make the occasion but Chocolate just isn't appropriate. This could be because you need to post the gift, or maybe its for young children and an overload of Chocolate isn't suitable. With Chocolate eggs costing up to $20 a piece some of these options are actually a lot cheaper and are more meaningful.
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Although Easter eggs are traditional there is something special about receiving a Easter treat that is home-made. Plus we all get far too many eggs each year, having an alternative is unique and may very well suit the dietary needs of some of your recipients more than any bought egg. There are a few alternatives here to consider:
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With Australia Day cupcakes these cupcake flavours are sure to capture all your Australian memories in each and every mouthful. Pavlova Cupcakes Passion Fruit Pavlova Cupcakes Iced Vovo Cupcakes Raspberry Lamington Cupcakes Golden Gaytime Cupcakes Rocky road cupcakes Beach Flag Cupcakes Mint Slice Cupcakes Lamington Cupcakes with Whipped Vanilla Buttercream Mumma Z xxx
