Coogee Pavilion - Delicious food + Gorgeous decor

We popped over to the Coogee Pavilion a week or so ago and I thought I'd share the rest of my photos from the day with you. It really is an amazing space. 

 I loved seeing all of the different sections. You can really choose your own "experience". 

There were mothers groups up the back, people working in booths with laptops, business meetings, birthday lunches and the most beautiful rooftop for snacks and drinks for the over 18's.

Take a peek.....

There is a really cool games area up the back with skittles, ping pong, giant scrabble and this area is so family friendly you would definitely be happy to bring the kids.

I loved the variety of food and the wood fire pizza oven in the middle of everything tempting you to get a pizza. Or you can just pop in for a takeaway coffee or juice, pick up a bunch of flowers or even get a haircut! Definitely something for everyone and well worth a look if you're in the area.

Plus that view! I love an ocean view.

I loved the eclectic decor and the rooftop has inspired me to give our outdoor area a revamp for Spring/Summer. I'm thinking lots of plants, festoon lighting, and a cool mix of tiles on a table or wall. Maybe with brick/stone accents? Either way I love a project!

Have you been? What did you think?

Happy Australia Day

Wishing you all a wonderful Australia Day!

I couldn't resist making this "Iced Vovo" cake for morning tea.

It was too easy as I bought pre made sponges, made pink icing using Betty Crockers finest in a tub, popped on some jam and covered the whole cake with desiccated coconut.

Delicious!

What are you up to today?

Some of my favourite chocolate recipes right now!

A rich chocolatey recipe always catches my eye. Here a few recipes I'm loving lately.

Oatmeal Choc Chip Cookies -  similar recipe found here

Coconut and chocolate cake - recipe found here

2 ingredient Nutella brownies - recipe found here

Chocolate Crunch Bars - recipe found here

Healthy chocolate fudgsicles - recipe found here

We made the Chocolate Crunch the other day and it was so easy and yummy! I will definitely be making it again although I might add a little more peanut butter next time.
Do you have a  favourite chocolate recipe?

Saturday Sweets - Chocolate Crunch Bars

Saturday is the day where I usually get a chance to potter around the kitchen.
Sweet always takes preference over savoury in this house, so I am always on the lookout for yummy new recipes to try.  Chocolate anything is always a favourite!
I loved the look of these Chocolate Crunch Bars I saw on TakeaMegabite.com
They also look super easy, I have the ingredients in my cupboard and the kids can help me make them. Win, win, win!

Chocolate Crunch Bars Recipe from Mast Brothers Chocolate Cookbook Ingredients:  1 1/2 lbs. dark chocolate, chopped 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter 2 T peanut butter 1 T honey 4 cups rice krispies (rice bubbles) sea salt, for sprinkling Directions: In a double-boiler, melt the chocolate and butter together. Add peanut butter and honey. Mix in rice krispies and pour into a parchment lined 9-inch baking dish. Pop in the fridge or freezer until firm. Slice! Recipe and photo by Take a Mega Bite

Making Whoopie!

Why am I just hearing about "whoopie pies" ?

Where have I been!

Described as something between a cake and a cookie - 2 chocolatey cakey biscuits sandwiched together with a buttercream or melted marshmallow filling.

Sounds delish!

I'm off to google a recipe!