Recent Things: From Embarrassment to EXTREME Excitement!

Hey there! Happpyyyy Friday! 

The week has zoomed on by and it's Friday once again - but I'm totally not complaining because I'll never say no to a weekend.... but I kinda hope it slows down so the weekend feels longer 😜

But let me catch you up on the week that was! >> 

Recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - this made from scratch sheet cake style cake is so easy to make and delicious to eat. Made with canned pumpkin puree, it’s a simple one bowl recipe everyone will love. Homemade desserts don’t get easier than this! 

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I know, another pumpkin spice recipe? 

Yep, I am that kind of basic blogger - but when Jesse named this cake as one of THE BEST cakes I have ever made, I knew I needed to share it. 

And I promise you, this cake won't disappoint. 

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The cake itself is moist and fluffy and full of flavour - but adding cream cheese frosting on top takes it to the next level. 

This is a no-fuss cake that anyone can make. There's no complicated steps, no piping of frosting, no weird ingredients - just a super simple sheet cake that you'll find yourself making again and again. 

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

Recent Things: The Towel Thief

Helloooo, friend! 

I am STUPIDLY happy today because it feels like SPRING! Yesssss, the weather forecast does say that after the glorious sunshine we'll have today, it will rain and it will be really freaking cold for the rest of the weekend and much of the week ahead... but I'm choosing to live in the moment and pretend like Spring is 1000000% here and I don't actually need a tropical holiday to escape it 😜

But let's leave the weather talk to old people, 

Let me catch you up on our week! >> 

Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Slice

Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Slice Recipe - this easy slice recipe is made in minutes with crisp, chewy edges and a creamy frosting on top. No mixer needed, just melt, mix, bake and enjoy! With all the flavour of a bounty bar, these frosted bars are a bit like a cookie crossed with a brownie. 

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As a child, I hated coconut.

I thought people who loved bounty bars and cherry ropes were strange, I though macaroons were a disgrace to the human race and would turn my nose up at any coconut enhanced treat.

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But somewhere along the way, I fell in love with the enemy. You see, now I’m that “strange” person who puts coconut in ALL THE THINGS... and I promise you they’re delicious.

This Coconut Chocolate Slice Recipe came about on a whim. I decided I wanted to bake something sweet (and chocolatey) and there was a packet of shredded coconut in the pantry that was calling my name. 

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What I ended up with was a brownie-like slice that’s crisp and chewy, with a creamy frosting and delicious coconut flavour. It’s super simple to make and seriously delicious to eat.
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Recent Things: Puppies, Projects and Feeling Poorly

Helloooo! Happy Friday! 

If you were speaking to me in person right now, that would come out much more raspy than perky because I am sick with my second flu this month 😑

I mean, seriously. Spring could not arrive any faster. Winter and its germs need to exit promptly. But luckily I am feeling slightly better today so here's hoping my germs are on their way out. 

But first, I've got to catch you up on our week!

Here's what's been happening in our world recently! >> 

Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts (Gluten Free!)

Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts Recipe - Easy to make and delicious to eat, these pumpkin spice baked donuts are perfect for fall or anytime eating. Coated in cinnamon sugar, these homemade gluten free donuts are quick and easy to make and a healthy alternative to fried donuts.

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Every single year around this time, I have a bit of a problem... 

You see, whilst we live in Australia that is slowly heading towards Spring, we have so many friends and family members in the US who are racing towards pumpkin spice season... oh wait, I mean fall 😉

Pumpkin spice isn't really a thing in Australia, but usually we're in the US around this time and it's hard to find anywhere without a pumpkin spice something. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice bagels, pumpkin spice peanut butter - even pumpkin spice M&M's. 

Sooooo, what's an Australian girl to do when she wants in on the pumpkin spice action? 

Why, make Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts, of course.

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These donuts are seriously delicious. 

They're soft and fluffy with a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating and just the right amount of spice. 

So what are you waiting for? Regardless of where you are in the world, you need these donuts. They're the perfect quick and easy treat as they're made in minutes and will be devoured just as fast 😜

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

Recent Things: Snuggles, Sickness and Spending Way Too Much Money

Happppyyy Friday! Is it just me, or has this week flown by stupidly quick? 

It was Sunday like 0.00005 seconds ago and now we're here... and don't even get me started on the fact that someone reminded me that there's just 124 days until Christmas. I mean, I am allll for Christmas, but where has this year gone?!

But let's not get ahead of ourselves.. 

Let me catch you up on our week! >> 

Recipe: Homemade Chocolate Covered Popcorn + A Free Cricut Father's Day Printable

This Homemade Chocolate Coated Popcorn Recipe is gluten free, vegan (or not!), refined sugar free, nut free, dairy free and so easy to make. The post also includes a free Cricut Vinyl Sticker design for a “World’s Best Pop!” Father’s day or Christmas gift for your Dad or Grandpa! Perfect for kids birthday parties, a homemade gift idea or whenever you want something sweet! Popcorn can be air popped or popped on the stovetop.

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I love popcorn. I don't know what it is about it, but I just do - especially if it's flavoured popcorn. 

Growing up, there was this popcorn stand at a local shopping centre that had all the flavours you could imagine - and every time I went shopping there with my Dad, he'd let me get a small cup of whatever I wanted.

Sometimes it was chocolate, sometimes it was caramel, sometimes it was salt and vinegar - and for my sister, it was always rainbow popcorn. 

And that popcorn recipe is exactly what inspired this super simple Father's Day gift idea!

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This Chocolate Coated Popcorn Recipe is super simple to make - and it's seriously impressive. 

To turn it into a gift, all you need is a big airtight jar (my one pictured is from IKEA but I don't recommend it as it doesn't actually seal!) and my World's Best Pop! sticker which you can access here on Cricut Design Space.

I printed my sticker on some white adhesive vinyl, but you could use whatever colour you like. Simply go to the design page and hit make it! Also included in the design is a second back layer which you can use if you wanted a layered sticker. 

Don't want the layer? Don't worry! Simply remove it or just cut the top layer. 

Once you've cut your sticker, weed out the excess pieces, apply your transfer tape and clean the outside of your jar with some rubbing alcohol (this helps it stick). Apply your sticker and you're ready to fill your jar with popcorn! 

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This popcorn is also perfect for any time eating - or for a birthday celebration. You can also cut your own DIY popcorn boxes using cardstock and the Cricut with this Popcorn Box Template. Once you've cut it, simply decorate with vinyl or whatever you like, fill it with popcorn and you're good to go

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Recent Things: Birthdays and Gluten Free Heaven

Helloooo! Happy Friday! 

The weekend is almost here and this week has totally flown by once again. Our week was a bit of a short one as we had Monday off for my birthday - but it's been a busy one full of lots of good things.

So let me catch you up on our week! >> 

Recipe: Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake with Brownie Crust

Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Recipe with Brownie Crust - Chocoholics pay attention, this is the cheesecake for you! Rich and creamy, this New York style easy baked cheesecake recipe is foolproof and perfect for dinner parties or the ultimate birthday cake. The brownie base and chocolate and vanilla swirl toppings are the perfect mix for this gluten free dessert.

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I am one of those people who thinks that cake is never idea.

I mean... 88% of the reason I probably have this blog is so I have an excuse to make cake and desserts all the time and no one bats an eyelid. 

When someone's wondering why I'm making (and eating) cake for the fourth time in a week, I've only got to say it's for the blog! and all is forgiven. 

A similar excuse applies when it comes to birthdays...

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You see, I may not like celebrating my own birthday (I'd much rather celebrate everyone else's), but I do love cake - so each year I make it my mission to come up with something delicious. 

This year, we had friends over for dinner on the Friday before my birthday and I decided I needed a pre-birthday cake - and thus this recipe was born. 

You see, I asked Jesse what kind of cake he'd like me to make and (as to be expected) cheesecake, his favourite dessert.

But whilst I love cheesecake, it just doesn't have enough chocolate (or any chocolate at all) - so that needed to change.

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Enter the ultimate chocolate swirl cheesecake. With a rich chocolate brownie based and swirled vanilla and chocolate cheesecake topping, it's a chocolate lover's delight you won't be able to stop thinking about. 

And if you don't love chocolate? 

Ermm... I'm sorry. I guess we can only be friends because I'll get to eat your share 😉

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

Recent Things: Squad Goals and Garbage Guts

Hello hello! Happy Friday! 

I suddenly came down with the flu on Wednesday night so I'm sniffling and sneezing but so glad the weekend is here! We have a busy weekend planned because it's my birthday on Monday - so I'm hoping I can kick this cold to the curb ASAP. 

But before I can get to that, I've got to catch you up on our week! 

Here's what's been happening in our world this week! >> 

Recipe: Homemade Gluten Free Two Cheese Crackers

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Two Cheese Crackers – a cross between crackers, savory cookies and pastry, these homemade cheese crackers couldn’t be easier to make. Combining cheddar and ricotta cheese, they’re full of flavour and made in minutes in a food processor. Gluten free, clean eating friendly, egg free, nut free and perfect for dinner parties and entertaining.

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To be honest, I’m not really sure what to call this recipe other than delicious.

A cross between crackers and savoury cookies, they’re the ultimate recipe to make when you have guests coming over as they’re seriously impressive and seriously easy to make.

I mean, really, when you come out with a tray of homemade cheese crackers, you’ll be giving off some serious Martha Stewart vibes (minus the ankle bracelet and parole officer).

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Fresh from the oven, they’re crisp and crunchy with light, pillowy layers. After they’ve been sitting in a container, they tend to soften up a little, but are quickly re-crisped with a few minutes in the oven.

Whether you eat them on their own, add them to a cheese platter or dip them into your favourite dips, they’re sure to be a hit.

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

DIY: How to Make a Custom Painted Doormat on a Budget

How to Make a Custom Painted Doormat with the Cricut Maker - Create your own personalised doormat in under an hour with this budget friendly DIY project. Make it funny, sweet, quirky, use a monogram, gift it as a Christmas gift or house warming gift - the choice is yours. This tutorial also includes the secret to making your doormat last as long as possible as well as stencil files and tips for making your own.

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I love a good weekend project - and this DIY Custom Doormat may be one of my easiest (and most impressive) ones yet. 

Made in under an hour and for less than $20 (you can actually make three for $25!), it's a project that almost anyone could do and would make an awesome gift idea. 

Best of all? It's super simple - but everyone will be in awe of your creative talent because it looks so much more complicated than it is!

So let me show you how to make it! >> 

Recent Things: Crafting Cults and Garden Goodness

Heeeeyy! Happy FriYAY! I am celebrating this week because it's finally the last month of winter 😜

With no overseas vacation to look forward to this year, I'm counting down the days til Spring arrives and am so glad August is finally here. We're always scarily 10 days away from my birthday... but that's okay too because it means cake. ALLL the cake. 

But before I can skip ahead to September, I've got to catch you up on our week!

Here's what's been happening in our world this week! >> 

Recipe: Nut Free Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls

Nut Free Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls Recipe - The perfect healthy snack, these dried fruit balls are nut free, gluten free and raw vegan friendly. Perfect for lunchboxes, you need just three ingredients to make these delicious energy bites.

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Do you ever find you go through foodie obsessions? 

I always find myself using a particular ingredient over and over again for months until I move onto the next one. Right now? That ingredient is dried apricots.

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Maybe it's because it's winter time and I can't have fresh apricots - but right now, I find myself trying to incorporate dried apricots into just about everything.

And it's that obsession that brought you today's recipe 😜

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These Nut Free Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls have become a favourite in our house. They're super simple to make, delicious to eat and the perfect snack to take with you on the go. 

Because they're nut free, they're also school friendly - so you can pop them in your kiddo's lunchbox for a sweet but healthy snack. They're also easily customised - throw in whatever adds ins you like. I've been adding chia seeds, flaxseeds and hemp seeds when I want an extra nutrient boost. 

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

Recent Things: Emergency Vet Trips and Anything That Sticks

This week has been a total blur because I feel like we have not stopped! 

Our weekend started off perfectly, but then after an emergency vet visit on Saturday, everything went a little bit crazy...

So let me catch you up on our week! >> 

Recipe: Easy Date Slice (Gluten Free + Vegan Options)

This Quick and Easy Gluten Free Date Slice Recipe is a cross between a cookie bar and blondies. With crisp, chewy edges and soft centres, this six ingredient dessert is gluten free, egg free and can also be vegan and dairy-free. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday baking, fetes and cake stalls and more.

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Having coeliac disease means that I usually can't eat what everyone else is eating... and usually that doesn't bother me at all...

But sometimes I get to church on a Sunday morning and see the 8am ladies and gents with their epic morning tea spread and I kinda sorta wish I could devour their old fashioned treats... 

And then I find myself dreaming of making said treats and decide that I really need to make those dreams a reality. 

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This Date Slice recipe was one of those treats.

You see, the lure of those golden, buttery looking cookie bars was too much to resist - so I decided I needed to make my own version.

And this gluten free version? It quickly became a family favourite. 

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Super simple to make and delicious to eat, this Gluten Free Date Slice Recipe needs just 6 ingredients and can be whipped up in minutes. 

Enjoy them warm, let them cool and pop them into your cookie jar, eat them alongside a cup of tea or devour them on their own - the choice is yours!

So let me share the recipe with you! >>