The Basin Backyard

15/08/2026

If youre like us and have limes by the dozens then why not try this recipe.

🍋 Creamy Lime Cheesecake Slice (No‑Bake)

Base
250 g Butternut Snap biscuits, crushed

150 g unsalted butter, melted

1 cup desiccated coconut

Creamy Lime Filling
250 g cream cheese, softened

395 g sweetened condensed milk

300 ml thickened cream

½ cup fresh lime juice

1 tbsp lime zest

2 tsp gelatine, dissolved in ¼ cup hot water (or 2 tsp agar)

Topping (optional)
Lime zest

Thin lime slices

Toasted coconut

🥣 Method

Base
Combine crushed biscuits, melted butter and coconut. Press firmly into a lined slice tray. Chill 20 minutes.

Cream cheese layer
Beat cream cheese until smooth and lump‑free.

Add the creamy ingredients
Add condensed milk and thickened cream. Mix until silky.

Lime magic
Add lime juice and zest — it thickens slightly.
Stir in dissolved gelatine thoroughly.

Set
Pour over the base and refrigerate 4–6 hours until firm.

Finish
Add zest or coconut. Slice into squares.

25/07/2026

Come visit us today at Upwey Community Market we are here till 2

21/07/2026

Have you watched our episode on The Food Affectionist? If not, why not? We cooked with Chef Lillie Giang and now you have an opportunity to learn how to cook like a chef and best of all one of the dishes you will learn how to cook will be Honey Lemon Chicken

Affordable Feasts - Asian Takeaway Favourites Made at Home

Hello Food Affectionists! ❤️

The time has finally come for us to get together, roll up our sleeves, and cook up a feast!

I'm so excited to announce the launch of my very first Affordable Feasts with The Food Affectionist cooking class.

📅 Tuesday, 11th August
🕙 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Jinee's Kitchen, 1/287 Boronia Road, Boronia
💲Cost: $85 per person (includes all ingredients)

This will be a fun, hands-on cooking experience where we'll Learn, Cook and Share a delicious feast together. Along the way, I'll share practical tips to help you create flavour-packed meals that are affordable, reduce food waste and build confidence in the kitchen.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, I'd love you to join me for a relaxed morning filled with great food, new skills and wonderful company.

What to bring:
🧑‍🍳 Your apron
😊 Your appetite
❤️ Your enthusiasm for cooking!

Places are limited to ensure everyone enjoys plenty of hands-on guidance.

📩 To reserve your place, simply send me a direct message.
I can't wait to welcome you into the kitchen, cook alongside you, and share an unforgettable morning of food, friendship and fun.

See you in August!
With love,
Lillie ❤️
The Food Affectionist

20/07/2026

12/07/2026

Did you miss our episode of the Food affectionist yesterday? Well don’t worry you can watch it on catch up and then vote for my Gold Logie performance.

PS, our recipe cards are all below

12/07/2026

Hi all we have been nominated for a small business award and need your help to win, here is a link to vote for us and voting closes in 2 days so if you can spare a minute to vote that would be awesome and thanks.

https://thebusinessawards.com.au/90667/the-basin-backyard

11/07/2026

Come visit us today at whitehorsefarmersmarket from 8am to 1pm

11/07/2026

🔥 5 Ways to Use Our Chilli Jam

Sweet heat. Big flavour. Endless possibilities. Here are five easy ways to use our Chilli Jam at home — whether you like a gentle warmth or a fiery kick.

Glaze your BBQ — Brush it over chicken wings, pork ribs, or veggie skewers for a sticky, spicy finish.

Lift your cheese board — A spoonful next to brie, cheddar, or goat’s cheese turns simple grazing into a flavour bomb.

Stir into stir‑fries — Add a dollop to noodles or veggies for instant sweet‑heat depth.

Spread on burgers — Swap out your usual sauce for a spicy jam layer that melts beautifully into the patty.

Upgrade sandwiches — Ham, chicken, roast veggies — everything tastes better with a little chilli sweetness.

05/07/2026

He is only human

03/07/2026

Have you tried our sweet chilli sauce yet? This is our own recipe where we replace most of the sugar with our Honey and best of all it comes in 3 heat levels, Beginner (For chilli chickens), Expert (for chilli lovers) and Volcano (for chilli heros).

Our chilli sauce won the best sweet sauce at the 2024 Herb at the Herb and Chilli Festival and believe me these guys know a lot about chilli, so why not treat the chilli lover in your household to this great sauce.

https://www.tbbyard.com.au/shop/sweet-chilli-sauce-250gram/sweetchilli250