Rich, decadent Raspberries Chocolate Torte or chocolate cake with chocolate frostings.



Raspberries Chocolate Torte
A 45-minute journey out of my comfort zone, heading towards the hills, seemed to pay off, to be greeted by a sea of colorful blossoms, everywhere I turned. The happy sound of busy bees buzzing about, flying in and out of open buds.

It's Mother's Nature way of telling us, that Spring is definitely here.



After a short drive to Araluen Botanical Garden, we spent some good hours of walking, admiring Mother's Nature gifts, (mostly me) doing some squatting, bending, on knees, and all kinds of antics, awkward position of a "photographer" wannabe would do...was relaxing and therapeutic (with exception of hubby's sniffling in the background, suffering silently from high pollen count... my poor babe and his hayfever!!)

Pockets of orange, yellow, red, pink, white, and black tulips blossoming almost everywhere... breathtaking.




It was a good day out, mid-week means the place is less crowded, less people in my way.
There were moments when Mr Sun decided to shine brightly down on us when I was about to click away... hence some photos may seem 'wash out'...but hey, I am not complaining.





The one that is doing all the "complaining" since late May, is, our one and only sweetie pie, aka E!
'Mom, you have yet to bake a birthday cake for me', so she keeps on harping at every chance she can.

... but I thought all she wanted was a 'Jelly' cake, and she keeps on reminding me that I made her a trifle instead!!!

Trifle has jelly too, right?

Well...my dear sweetie pie,
I know how much you would love to taste those fresh, plump, juicy raspberries, right?
I was waiting for Spring, when I knew I could get fresh raspberries, just for you.


Happy Sweet 16th... baby.
I hope you enjoyed your treat (it's nearly 4 months too late but it is worth the wait, right?)