Hungarian Tart

Another tried and true recipe from my mum for HUNGARIAN TART. It's basically a buttery shortbread with a strawberry jam filling. I'm not exactly sure if this is traditionally Hungarian but it's what we've always called it! 

Naan Katai (Semolina Shortbread)

This delicious crumbly biscuit has been a family favourite for pretty much all of my life. The recipe was passed from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. It was a bit difficult to write the exact recipe because a lot of it is done by feel as opposed to measurements. My advise would be to practice till you get it right!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Cake

This post is dedicated to my friends N&B and their gorgeous little boy Josh. They are the most amazing parents and little Josh is such a happy, relaxed and easy-going bub. Mr Mi and I are soon to be parents and they are an inspiration! The very hungry little caterpillar (aka Josh) turned one recently and his mama wanted to make him a hungry caterpillar cake for his birthday party. After a few searches I saw this amazing cake, so we set on another fondant adventure to attempt this cake. I used my favourite basic vanilla cake recipe and Na's buttercream to make a four layered sponge cake. We covered the cake in ready rolled icing and Josh's mama hand cut the fruits and made the amazing caterpillar. We were pretty proud of our efforts and needless to say we were completely sugared out after a slice of the rainbow caterpillar cake. Happy first birthday Josh! Mi xoxo

Classic Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream

Nothing beats a classic vanilla cupcake with Na's delicious buttercream. I swear by this recipe as seen in my earlier post. I use it for cupcakes and cakes. It is so easy, throw everything in a bowl and beat until well combined! YUM! Mi xo

Silo by Joost

Hidden away in one of Melbourne's laneways is a little cafe called Silo. It is another offering from the creative mind of Joost Bakker (pronounced "Yoast"), who is also responsible for The Greenhouse in Perth.

Na recommends: Banana porridge (top right)
Na's boyfriend recommends: Muesli (bottom left)

Silo can be found at 123 Hardware Street, Melbourne. Na xo