pastry Posts

Science cookies

6 Jul 2012 | 29 Comments »

Getting my geek on with science-themed cookies for a uni friend’s farewell.

Sfogliatelle and a guest post

26 Apr 2012 | 23 Comments »

My first guest post for Shez of One Bite More sees me making an irresistible Italian pastry called Sfogliatelle.

Rhubarb Turnovers

24 Aug 2011 | 32 Comments »

Individual serves of buttery and crispy pastry encasing a sweet and tangy rhubarb filling. These turnovers may also make perfect gifts as well.

Pear crumble tarts

4 Jul 2011 | 33 Comments »

Seeking inspiration from a tart I had at Black Star Pastry. Buttery and crumbly pastry shell is filled with a luscious vanilla bean and cinnamon poached pear puree and topped with a simple but morish crumble mixture.

Chocolate hazelnut tart

13 Dec 2010 | 16 Comments »

The second lot of desserts I baked up for Dario’s food photography session. Chocolate and hazelnuts are a match made in foodie heaven. This tart was discovered on my recent trip to San Francisco where I discovered the wonderful joys of Tartine Bakery.

Pastry class with Ngaire

14 Sep 2010 | 22 Comments »

I take on making three types of pastries with the assistance of Ngaire

Reminiscing: Palmiers from the food markets of Nice (France)

30 Mar 2010 | 17 Comments »

A quick and simple treat to whip up; I loved the caramelised cinnamon smell when I took these babies out of the oven. Trust me when I say that you won’t be able to stop at one (I scoffed down 5 in a matter of minutes!)

Reminiscing: Nussschnecken in Heidelberg (Germany)

23 Mar 2010 | 29 Comments »

A wonderful mix of cinnamon and nuts in pastry dough; your fingers may get sticky from the sugar syrup but it makes it even better..