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Hi, I’m Salma, and I love creating beautiful images and sweet treats. If you’re looking for a little baking inspiration, you’ve come to the right place.

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Weekend cake vibes 💕
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#onmytable #weekendbaking #yoghurtcake #loafcake #berrycake #raspberrycake #blackberrycake #figcake

“Desserts satisfy a different kind of hunger: th

“Desserts satisfy a different kind of hunger: they nourish the soul, if not the body.” - Greg Malouf
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A few years ago I read this eloquent passage, and my enduring love for desserts made complete sense.
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Desserts nourish the soul not only in the joy of consumption, but in the labour of love of baking, creating, and sharing a piece of ourselves with those we hold close to our hearts.
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It’s been a challenging few years, but right now it’s comforting to finally navigate my way back to baking and sharing that contentment with loved ones.

What’s your favourite thing to bake in autumn? I

What’s your favourite thing to bake in autumn? I think I’ve found a new love this season in this Honey Ricotta Cheesecake + Brûlée’d Figs. Shot recently for @harrisfarmmarkets. So simple yet so divine, it’s the kinda thing that will have you raiding the fridge late at night Nigella style 😆 recipe up on the blog

Farewell to March with these fig and blackberry ca

Farewell to March with these fig and blackberry cake vibes 💕

Can’t believe the deluge of rain over the last f

Can’t believe the deluge of rain over the last few days! Hope all of you living across Australia’s east coast are staying safe in this weather, it’s been heartbreaking seeing the flooding 💕 this image is from my most recent shoot for @harrisfarmmarkets a few weeks ago, when the days were a little warmer and best spent outdoors sipping on these little Blackberry Rose & Lime Mocktails 😌

That Persian Love Pavlova 💕 Valentine’s Day m

That Persian Love Pavlova 💕 Valentine’s Day may well be over but don’t worry, this gorgeous rosewater pav topped with cardamom cream, fresh figs, Turkish delight and slivered pistachios will be hanging around for a while. Recipe up on the blog ☺️

Sending you all a little love today 💕

Sending you all a little love today 💕

If you’re still looking for something special to

If you’re still looking for something special to make this weekend, look no further than this Persian Love Pavlova 💕 inspired by the Persian Love Cake, this pretty pav is flavoured with rosewater, covered in cardamom cream and topped with fresh juicy figs, jewels of Turkish delight and a smattering of slivered pistachios. Created for @harrisfarmmarkets and recipe up on the blog now ☺️

Thanks for all the love on my last post! Looks lik

Thanks for all the love on my last post! Looks like I’ll have to start sharing a few more baking videos 😊️ Speaking of love, I’ve got the perfect Valentine’s Day recipe coming up for you tomorrow. And yes, it involves these gorgeous figs 😍

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