Welcome to
“Stirring the Pot with Wendy”!
A blog about food, cooking and recipes
About
I remember spending cherished time baking with my Grand Mother in her small kitchenette in South Warrnambool.
There was always soup or a stew simmering on the wood stove and biscuits, scones, cake or a pudding baking in the oven. To this day the aroma of Lamb Shank soup brings back memories of her.
In my late 20’s I returned to full time study, studying Hospitality and Commercial Cookery for 3 years. I have worked in many aspects of the hospitality industry over the years, mainly cooking and catering, taking time out to parent my 2 children.
I currently run a home baking business Homemade by Wendy from our family Potato and Beef farm in the South West of Victoria, baking a range of biscuits, slices and cakes fresh to order.
I love reading about food and cooking, I have an obsession for cook books and food magazines, and I love imagining making the recipes and who I will share them with. I also love eating out, trying new dishes and sometimes trying to recreate what I have tried.
Time to Share
It’s time to share some of my much loved recipes with you, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
I am looking forward to sharing my love of food, cooking and recipes with you, I also hope you can pick up a few tips and tricks along the way as well that will make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable and easier. Whilst I don’t profess to be an expert I have plenty of hours experience in the kitchen.
I love cooking comfort food in all its guises:- Soups, Curries, Casseroles, Healthy Dishes, Delicious Salads, Cakes, Slices, Biscuits, Desserts. Foods that feed the soul.
My love of food has evolved over the years as I have, I now mostly cook family meals that are quick using staple ingredients that I have in the pantry and fridge. I enjoy creating new dishes and adaptations of favourites and I do still love creating special meals for family and friends occasionally though.
Read my Blog
Christmas M&M Slice
A no bake Slice with a biscuit base bursting with Red and Green M&M's, topped [...]
Baked Beef and Bacon Patties
Beef patties wrapped in streaky bacon baked in the oven with a tomato barbeque sauce
Pesto Chicken Lasagne
Pesto flavoured creamy chicken lasagne.
Cheese and Chilli Biscuits
Savoury Shortbread, Cheese and Chilli flavoured biscuit
Easy Mint Cookies and Cream Ice cream Bomb
Easy Mint Cookies and Cream Ice cream Bomb is the perfect make ahead dessert and [...]
Honey Mustard Steamed Vegetables
The addition of a few staple ingredients takes plain vegetables to another level
Roast Pork with Apricot and Macadamia Seasoning
Pork and fruit go well together, the sweetness of the fruit cuts through the richness [...]
Hazelnut Slice
A no bake hazelnut chocolate slice with a biscuit base
My ebook
You like my blog? Come and explorer my new ebook. Just click on the button below.
Welcome to a world of gooey brownies, chewy blondies, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies! Brownies & Blondies is a baking ebook created for families, beginners, and anyone who loves the simple joy of homemade treats.
Inside, you’ll find a delicious mix of classic favorites and creative twists—recipes that are easy to follow, fun to bake, and guaranteed to fill your home with the smell of something wonderful in the oven. Whether you’re baking with kids, surprising friends, or just treating yourself, this book has a recipe for every craving.
From rich, fudgy brownies to golden blondies and irresistible cookies, Brownies & Blondies makes it easy to bake like a pro—no fancy skills required, just a love for sweet things.
So grab your apron, preheat the oven, and get ready to enjoy the best kind of homemade happiness: warm, gooey, chocolatey bites straight from the pan.
EBook
$7.99