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Dane McGregor

Anzac Golden Syrup Tart

April 7, 2018 By Dane McGregor 53 Comments

Throughout the years the Anzac biscuit has been a family favourite all over New Zealand. Perhaps it’s the comforting flavours that remind us of home, or what Anzac personally means to you. The flavours of a good Anzac Biscuit are also staple ingredients that everyone should have in the pantry, this is probably another good reason why it’s so popular.…

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SKYCITY Dessert Tour

February 10, 2018 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

I’ve always had a sweet tooth, so the opportunity to experience 11 different desserts over 4 restaurants in two days, was not something to turn down. Being placed amongst the bustling food precinct that is SKYCITY Auckland, you find yourself quite overwhelmed by the variety, sounds and smells. While staying the night in SKYCITY Grand Hotel, I had stunning views of the city, Auckland Harbour Bridge and of course the iconic Sky Tower. I called this my base as I prepared myself to get a taste of some of the best desserts SKYCITY has to offer.

The Sugar Club

Left: Niuean Honey Parfait. Top Right: Mandarin Sorbet. Bottom Right: Baked Pineapple.

The Sugar Club saw us making our way up to level 53 of the Sky Tower, a restaurant founded by Peter Gordon overlooking the city of Auckland. With its fusion styled cuisine and 1930s Italian Art Deco decor of brass and stone, I could feel I was about to experience something special. …

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Pavlova Cheesecake

December 14, 2017 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

Christmas is better spent enjoying the warm weather and time with family. But if you’re anything like me, everything is left until the last minute and then becomes a mad panic. To be honest I’d actually really enjoy being super prepared for once, so this year is all about maximum impact with minimal effort. There are plenty of great products at the supermarket which have already done the work for you and only need dressing up on Christmas Day. Countdown have a great selection of Christmas staples that I believe are necessities, such as their in-house traditional fruit mince pies, self-saucing puddings and brandy snaps. I’m also a sucker for shortbread, Corinthian wafers and fresh fruit, so it’s easy to put together a platter of finger treats to cater to everyone’s cravings. If you’re actually after some more Christmas recipe inspiration or want to use some of these Countdown items as a base, jump on over to their recipe section ‘here’.…

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Mojito Cheesecake

December 9, 2017 By Dane McGregor 2 Comments

Warmer weather calls for cool drinks and cool desserts. So when I think cool desserts, I can’t go past the classic cheesecake. And if you asked me what one of my favourite cocktails for the summer season were, I’d always say mojito! There’s something so fresh about lime and mint that gets me every time. Also don’t forget the splash of rum too!…

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Orange Chocolate Tiramisu

November 11, 2017 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

You can feel it in the air as summer approaches, with promises of warm weather, end of year festivities and evenings outside eating until dusk. There’s nothing quite like spending this time of the year with friends and family around the barbecue, it screams out salads and cold desserts. I’m a huge fan of desserts to finish off a night, or even to get one started. So when I heard that Nespresso had joined the festive table, embracing the season of nostalgia and excitement, I was immediately inspired.…

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Chocolate Mud Pie

October 3, 2017 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

While growing up the wheat biscuit has been a staple part of many households and has also become an amazing ingredient for baking and various other meals. So it’s clear wheat biscuits are not only enjoyed as a cereal, but can also add fibre and texture to a range of sweet and savoury recipes.…

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Coffee Biscotti Sticks

September 8, 2017 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

It’s hard to imagine going a day without a good cup of coffee and generally that’s just a quick stop at my local cafe on the way to work. Now though, Nespresso has released three new limited edition coffees inspired by barista’s craftsmanship, which means I can enjoy my ideal café style coffee without even leaving home!…

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Beer and Pretzel Cupcake

August 27, 2017 By Dane McGregor 1 Comment

Cupcakes don’t always have to be bright and covered in sprinkles and glitter. Not that anything is wrong with that, however for this recipe I wanted to put together a cupcake with a more muted colour palette and incorporate an aspect of masculinity for the guys out there.…

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SPCA Cupcake Day 2017

August 8, 2017 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

The SPCA have been running their annual SPCA Cupcake Day fundraiser for a little while now and what a better way to get the public involved, build awareness and raise money for animals in need because who doesn’t love cake!…

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The Food Show Auckland 2017

July 30, 2017 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

This weekend I made the trip up from Hamilton to attend The Food Show Auckland, following the food you may say. We arrived not long after the doors had opened and the crowds were already starting to roll in. I was on the look out for familiar faces as well and checking out and tasting lots of new foods.…

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Throughout the years the Anzac biscuit has been a family favourite all over New Zealand. Perhaps it’s the comforting flavours that remind us of home, or what Anzac personally means to you. The flavours of a good Anzac Biscuit are also staple ingredients that everyone should have in the pantry, this is probably another good…

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  • Sunday mornings are for pancakes, so what’s your favourite topping? Some of my favourites are fresh berries with chocolate and old fashioned lemon and sugar. So this morning I tried the @brevilleaus Thermal Pro Stainless Frypan and was pretty impressed with how the heat distribution cooked each pancake perfectly. All day pancakes anyone? #Gifted
  • Happy Waitangi Day. I have my kiwi dip chilling in the fridge and I might just make some cheese and marmite scrolls. Yeah nah? #NewZealandDay
  • What’s better than one oven, two ovens! @brevilleaus gave me the chance to put their countertop Smart Oven Pro to the test. As powerful as a built-in oven, there are plenty of pre-set cooking functions which automatically adjust heat depending on what you're baking! Check out my Stories to see a few behind the scenes photos. What would you like to bake? #Gifted
  • Is a new year and it’s already got us thinking about our holiday for 2019. This year we want to up our ‘holiday game’ from last time, so we have a place in mind and we can’t wait. Next stop, travel agent...!
  • First you twist it, lick it, then dunk it. How will you eat yours? Cookies and Cream Brownie, yes please. New recipe link in profile!
  • Happy weekend! Well not so happy weekend for me to be honest. In typical Dane style I pulled my back quite badly the other morning (first day back at work for the New Year) and ended up at the doctors twice, having x-rays, on an assortment of different pain relief and oh, I also have crutches. On a positive note, I will be sharing a new recipe this evening here on Instagram (don’t worry, this was all created before the back episode), so check back soon!
  • As one year comes to an end, another one begins.
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What was your favourite recipe to bake in 2018 and or what would you like to see more of in 2019?
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Here is an image of my Top Nine photos from Instagram in 2018. Baker Gatherer has grown so much within just a year and I've had plenty of amazing opportunities to work with brands I could have only dreamed of, this is evident through all the delicious content I create and the treats I bake.
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Let's make 2019 sugar coated!

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