For the love of food
I heard something horrifying on the news last night. Along with all the other terrible stories there was one about the cost of raising a child. The report said that from birth to age 24, it will cost $800,000 to raise two children. That’s not actually the part I was horrified by. What shocked me [...]
Chewy, no-bake biscuits crusted with coconut and topped with a smooth, rich, chocolate ganache finished with a dusting of desiccated coconut. Sounds mouth-watering doesn’t it? It sounds like something you could only have one of because they must be seriously naughty. It would appear that if you have a lack of self control when it [...]
Don’t tell mum and dad but I was a bit of an unconventional uni student. Apart from the few lecturers and tutors who I loved and sat there soaking up their every word like a sponge, I wasn’t all that good at attending classes. It’s not that I was a terrible wagger, blase and never [...]
This week I’ve been a little bit naughty. Instead of my usual fruit and vege-packed smoothie for breakfast, I’ve been indulging in a little sweet treat. Usually when I bake banana bread it’s for my mum. In fact I could even blame her for giving me the idea of banana bread for breakfast because it’s [...]
Today I am the old stereotype of a blogger. It’s 9.30am and I am still in my pajamas. Bad Claire! I was knocked down by an unkindly spring bug yesterday so that’s my excuse. I’ve been hitting the vitamin C and every other remedy I know hard for 48 hours now so hopefully I’ll be [...]
I’m very strategic about my seat choice when I travel. Some people like to sit by the window so they can admire the view. Not me. I like to sit in the aisle. I like to be able to get out of my seat easily without disturbing anyone and I also like to be able [...]
I have developed a little bit of a habit – a banana-buying habit. It seems every Sunday when I go to the markets, I come home with a small bunch of them in my grandma trolley. Usually I make them into delicious creamy smoothies but the idea of an icy-cold breakfast is a little unappealing [...]
Despite only being back one week, it seems like we’ve been home for ages (don’t you hate that about holidays?). It could be because I’ve already baked a cake, macarons, white chocolate and macadamia cookies and a chewy chocolate slice. I think I have developed a slight addiction. Either that or I’m making up for [...]
I am strange. I love fruit smoothies but I only eat 3 fruits (apples, strawberries and grapes). I go crazy for fruity desserts and I can’t get enough of banana bread despite really disliking eating bananas. In fact banana bread is one of my favourite breakfast foods. Since I started Claire K Creations last year [...]
I’m a bit of a book nerd. I love reading. It used to just be chick-lit, the sort of thing you can devour in one sitting on a lazy afternoon. Now I’m into all sorts of books and love taking recommendations. A few months ago I read ‘Promises to Keep’ by Jane Green. Her books [...]
This was a few weeks ago now but I forgot to mention my first ever guest post over at While he was napping. When Krista put out the call for some guest bloggers while she was on holidays I jumped at the chance. It’s yet another banana bread recipe but I think it’s one of [...]
No I haven’t won the lottery, although you might think so given that I’ve baked two banana recipes in one week. I happened to find some lovely over-ripe bananas (perfect for baking) on sale so I gladly bought up big. When I used to work in the city, banana bread was a Friday morning-tea treat [...]
I am Claire & I love food. Here you'll find my favourite recipes, tips, tricks, restaurants & plates full of frivolity with the odd crafty post. New inspiration posted daily.
