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Recipe: Easter Biscuits

I used to make these biscuits (that would be cookies to those of you in the US) when I was a teenager and had a yearning to bake some last weekend. They're easy to make and children like rolling out the dough ready for baking. I think they're called Easter Biscuits...

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Recipe: Pinata Birthday Cake

I saw this recipe for a Pinata Birthday cake on the Australian version of Better Homes and Gardens. It's for a children's birthday cake, but it was also perfect for my sweet-tooth father. I was a bit short of time and didn't make the cake. I purchased a sponge cake...

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Chocolate Cake

I love chocolate cake and tried this new recipe last week. It was moist and delicious, and I was very pleased with the final result. 1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules ¾ cup water 2 cups white sugar 1 ¾ cup plain flour ¾ cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla essence...

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Yummy Date & Orange Scones

Our local reality show, Nestle Hottest Home Baker has captured my attention, and I sit glued to the set each week to watch the on screen action. My favorite baker has been voted off the show, so I've had to shift my allegiance. I chose one of the contestant's recipes...

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