According to Elaine Young, head chocolatier at Cacao Fine Chocolate Melbourne, the perfect Tart Au Chocolat is a combination of a silky smooth ganache, a golden crisp short crust and a simple garnish of cocoa powder for aesthetic pleasure. Last week I took Elaine’s class in a quest to learn how to make the perfect Tart Au…
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Canadian Beavertails Eh?
“You’re going to make what AND put them on your blog?” This was the confused/horrified reaction of a few friends when I told them I was cooking up ‘beaver tails’ for my next post. They thought I had gone completely mad, and no doubt were also wondering where, in fact, I would find some beaver…
Chocolate, Coconut and Loganberry Ice Cream Terrine
Chocolate, Coconut and Loganberry Ice Cream Terrine – rather long name isnt it?..But stay with me here – Its otherwise known as my version of an icecream cake for grown ups. I always wanted an ice cream cake for my birthday when I was younger. More specifically the one that accompanied an official McDonalds birthday…
Rocky Road – Something to Smile About
Photo Jacinta Young My Dad is rocky road’s number 1 fan – even though he’ll have you believe he’s been on a stringent self-imposed diet for years void of most of the good stuff due to a few close calls with his health. However, Rocky Road quietly makes the cut along with the occasional liquorice…
Chocolate Hazelnut Lamingtons with Raspberry Jam
Lamington’s conjure up fond memories for me of fundraising drives back in primary school in the 80’s. The excitement was palpable when a big slab of delicious lamington’s eventually would arrive in a cardboard box which was “inhaled” by my brothers and I soon after they arrived. Ive no idea if they still do lamington…
