If you grew up in the 80’s & 90’s you’ll remember the delicious and sugar loaded popcorn snack Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs. It was essentially popcorn covered in toffee and peanuts, I don’t think they make them anymore which is a shame because they were pretty good. A while ago I was experimenting in the kitchen making some Salted Caramel…
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Strawberries are deliciously fresh and abundant at the moment. Get to the market and buy up all those punnets going cheap, cheap, cheap and take advantage of the strawberry glut. I’ve got a delicious roundup of strawberry recipes and ideas to make the most of the strawberry season. 12 Delicious Strawberry Recipes to Enjoy Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam Nothing tastes…
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These Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies combine two great childhood food memories – yummy Jam Drop biscuits and the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I remember making many batches of Jam Drop biscuits as a kid when I was first allowed to start using the kitchen on my own. They are so fun to bake, and making a little…
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If you need a go-to cake recipe that is easy, super adaptable and extra yummy, look no further than my Easy Fig Cake. The magic is really in the batter because it works so well with any fresh fruit that is in season. I’ve even made it with canned fruit too. In summer I love making this cake with cherries,…
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What’s your favourite type of chocolate? White, Milk or Dark? Well now there is a brand new variety to enjoy – Ruby Chocolate. Created by Belgian-Swiss cocoa company Barry Callebaut, Ruby chocolate was first unveiled to the world last year in Shanghai and is the is the newest chocolate discovery in more than 80 years. The Ruby chocolate’s very ‘on-trend’…
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Pears are in season and abundant at the moment, so it’s the perfect opportunity to use them in some baking and whip up a batch of these delicious Vanilla & Pear Muffins. This muffin recipe is so easy to bake, and the results are always yummy! Enjoy as an afternoon tea treat, they are perfect with a cup of tea….
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If you are looking for a quick and easy to prepare meal that the whole family will love look no further than my tasty Coconut Chicken Strips. It’s my elevated version of the ubiquitous chicken nugget with the added bonus that there is no messy frying involved. The kids will love them, and with the addition of a spicy dipping…
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As many of you ‘Potterheads’ would know, July is Harry Potter’s Birthday month. So it was very apt that I finally share the photos of Emma’s Harry Potter themed Birthday Party. I’ve got lots of great budget friendly ideas for decor, activities and party food, all inspired by the Harry Potter books and movies. If you’ve been following along, you…
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We’re huge fans of dumplings here at My Poppet. In fact, the kiddo is crazy for them! Luckily for us, there’s a multitude of fantastic dumpling joints in Melbourne that can satisfy our cravings when we get a hankering, but none quite like Drumplings. Drumplings is no ordinary dumpling shop, its offerings are slightly wacky, like if Willy Wonka got…
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Bake these easy Butterbeer Cupcakes for your next Harry Potter themed party or event. A few choice pre-made ingredients help you magic up these cupcakes quicker than a House Elf! What is Butterbeer? No Harry Potter party is complete without one of the wizarding world’s favourite beverage treats, Butterbeer! It’s a sweet drink sold at taverns in the Harry Potter…
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