Cinnamon Bun Knots

Words Harriet Boucher, images Ashlee DeCaires Perfected my Cinnamon Roll recipe?  Now it’s time to get a bit fancy. Shaping the bun into a knot rather than a roll gives an intricate look, and there’s no need for icing as you don’t want to cover over the detail. This twist uses the same dough and […]

Ultimate Cinnamon Buns

Words Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee DeCaires Mum’s cinnamon buns are iconic in our family. They have been used as bribery, to say thanks, for birthdays, and just for a decadent weekend treat. It was a no-brainer to do this season’s ‘how to’ on the trendy sweet bread. What is a cinnamon roll (or bun, or […]

Battle of the Basque

Words Harriet Boucher Images Ashlee DeCaires For round 2 of Harriet’s How To, I have dived into the world of the Basque ‘burnt’ cheesecake. Basque cheesecake is a crust-less, Spanish cheesecake that has a rich, creamy centre and a caramelised top, often giving off a burnt look. It is traditionally served at room temperature, often […]