Bake time will depend on size of pan used. If using a different size bundt pan, adjust baking time accordingly.

Keep your brown sugar soft by storing it in an air-tight container. You can also place a jumbo marshmallow or slice of white bread into the container.

You can replace fresh blueberries for jam with frozen blueberries, if desired.

Brownies can be placed in the fridge for a firmer texture.

Please refer to the Gluten free flour mix recipe on this recipe chip.

Only use food grade peppermint oil in this recipe as it is designed for consumption; do not use essential oils. Food grade peppermint oil can be found at specialty food stores, specialty baking stores or online.

Adding lemon juice prevents the sugar from burning or crystallising, without affecting the flavour.

A rolling pin can be used to help shape dough. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise 5 minutes after rolling.

Vanilla seeds can easily be removed from the vanilla pod; hold the pod at one end, slit with a sharp knife lengthways, then scrape out the seeds with the tip of the knife.

Use the ripest possible bananas for the best taste. You can freeze peeled ripe bananas for later use; thaw before using.

Boiling and refreshing the orange zest 3 times removes the bitterness and softens it.

The Provençal navette is traditionally eaten at Candlemas. Crepes are very popular in France, Provence has always preferred this pastry, created in 1871. The boat shape is a reminder of the boat that Saint Marie is believed to have arrived in the Provencal coast.