There’s something quite kiwi about the thought of a hot fruit crumble with a side of cold vanilla ice cream or fresh cream. Growing up, fruit crumbles were a weekend staple. My mother’s go to crumble was always a hot apple, topped with lots of delicious spiced crumble. This later led to experimenting with different fruit such as feijoas or sneaking in the odd berries now and then.…
The Chocolate Tour
Lovers of chocolate can now celebrate as New Zealand’s first chocolate subscription has been launched and can be delivered to your door each month! Filled with a carefully curated selection of artisan chocolates, this subscription would be a match made in heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth or eagerness to taste chocolate from some of New Zealand’s best chocolatiers.…
Caramel Apple Pulled Pork Burger
Burger joints have been popping up all over the country for some time now and sometimes there’s nothing quite like a giant burger you just want to sink your teeth into. However sometimes is can be a labour of love and pay off in more ways than one if you’re able to prepare your own burgers at home when hosting guest. This flavour combo and recipe here will definitely get the room talking!…
BBQ Cheeseburger Pull-Apart
Whenever I’m standing in the bakery section of my local supermarket staring at the fresh breads, one of my favourite loaves would have to be a cheesy pull-apart. There’s also something so satisfying about pulling away the segments of bread filled with delicious cheese in between.…
Peanut Butter and Jam Louise Cake
The Louise Cake was a household staple in many kiwi homes, no doubt. There’s something nostalgic about the Louise Cake as it was something my grandmother always made. She liked to make the Louise Cake in muffin tins so that everyone had a single serve, which would save the debate about who got the larger slice.…
Blueberry and Basil Brioche
Whether it’s a start to a new year, or you’re thinking about your habits and lifestyle, you’d be relieved to know that you’re not alone on that journey. It’s all about introducing and then maintaining a balanced diet that you can stick to for the long haul.…
Honey Mustard Oatmeal Crackers
Kiwi summers are full of barbecues and making the most of the warm evening light. What also gets me excited about this season is the before-barbecue snacks and nibbles. A plentiful platter full of cheese, crackers, dips and fresh fruit screams summer for me and sets the scene for a perfect night. Whether it’s planned entertaining or those unexpected guests, it’s always good to either be prepared or have a quick, easy and affordable solution up your sleeve.
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Salted Vanilla Cheesecake Cookie
When people pop by, there’s nothing better than the house smelling of freshly baked cookies. If you weren’t prepared, then it’s always good to have something quick and easy on hand. These Salted Vanilla Cheesecake Cookies are not only easy to make, they are delicious and actually taste like a cheesecake in cookie form.…
Funfetti Cookie Cake
Being a teacher myself, I recognise the importance and reward that comes from baking with children. Building a foundation of practical life skills, baking also introduces mathematical and science concepts such as time, measurement and the ability to follow the steps of a recipe. It’s also a great bonding activity, so I bake (and eat) with my little one every chance I get. …
Cookie Dough Tiffin
I bet you have two thoughts, yum I love cookie dough and what the heck is a tiffin! A tiffin is cake-like slice full of chocolate, crushed biscuits and other bits and bobs. I think of it as a cross between the lolly log and a rocky-road with the bonus that it too doesn’t need to be baked. If you’ve never tried one before, then you really need to.…
