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Dane McGregor

Caramel Cornflake Brownie

August 24, 2019 By Dane McGregor 2 Comments

Brownies are one of my favourite things to bake or enjoy when I’m out and about. They can be chocolatey, stuffed or topped with endless creative possibilities. With the many options out there today, I wanted to make my own version of a fudgy brownie base, topped with a chewy cornflake filled caramel.

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Spiced Rose Shortbread

August 19, 2019 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

Marshmallow and shortbread are two flavours and textures I believe are a match made in delicious heaven. The shortbread is always smooth and crumbly and the marshmallow, sweet and fluffy.

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Lemon Meringue Cupcake

August 4, 2019 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

Aren’t lemons dreamy, especially lemon curd. In fact any form of lemon inspired baking is a winner in my books, even a bonus if paired with fluffy toasted meringue! With this sound formula, I’ve always wanted to make a zesty cupcake, oozing with lemon curd and topped with charred meringue.

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Top 6 Kiwi Biscuit Recipes

July 22, 2019 By Dane McGregor 3 Comments

Being a kiwi, everyone has their own stories and memories to share about what it was like growing up in New Zealand with home baking. A family staple throughout my childhood (and very similar to others no doubt) was often the smell of home baked biscuits, whether it be with parents, grandparents or even your neighbour, these stories could be endless.

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Chocolate Chunk Tan Square

June 28, 2019 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

After many hours on the road, traveling from Hamilton through to Gisborne as a child for school holidays or family occasions, there were always two highlights to this journey. The first was stopping to enjoy the beaches in Ohope and the second, stopping at a particular cafe in Opotiki just before we entered the Waioeka Gorge. What made this cafe so highly anticipated was their amazing tan slice that was always guaranteed to be in their glass cabinets. In fact, it was always a request to stop in Opotiki before we’d even left Hamilton.

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Raw Hummingbird Cheesecake

June 15, 2019 By Dane McGregor 25 Comments

The flavours of the hummingbird (not the actual bird, but the cake) celebrate the flavours of banana and pineapple. If that wasn’t enough, it’s then warmed up with cinnamon and packed full of walnuts or pecans for added crunch and flavour. I wanted to bring all of these awesome flavours and textures into a new recipe, but I knew I wanted to make it healthier and I knew I wanted it to be a cheesecake. So let me introduce my Raw Hummingbird Cheesecake, which also happens to be gluten free, refined sugar free and vegan too!

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Beer Battered Oysters

June 1, 2019 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

I spent many childhood holidays on the East Coast of New Zealand, as far as the roads will take you. With nothing but sea air, rock pools, and crayfish pots, I’ve always been surrounded by seafood.

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Tea and Honey Cake

April 3, 2019 By Dane McGregor 37 Comments

When you think of wholesome baking ingredients that feel earthy and raw, honey is one of those ingredients that comes to mind. There’s also the nostalgic element to honey that I love, for example the smell of honey sandwiches when you’re young, hot lemon and honey drinks when your unwell and the fascination with honey bees and bears who love to eat it.

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Red Velvet Hot Cross Buns

March 22, 2019 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

If you’re wanting to add a little colour or a new twist to your Easter celebrations this year or want to try something other that the original spice fruit hot cross buns, then you’ve come to the right place.

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Hot Cross Bun Cupcake

March 20, 2019 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

Easter comes with its own special flavours and traditions. For many, the hot cross bun is both symbolism as well as a delicious fruit spiced rolls. For what ever it means to you, we can all agree that nothing can beat a warm hot cross bun with butter.

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I have some fond memories of my grandmother baking I have some fond memories of my grandmother baking in her kitchen when I was growing up. I remember her making fried bread, rēwena, money pudding (with real money in it) and my favourite, kānga waru.

To celebrate these memories and my Ngāti Porou heritage, I decided to share my grandmother’s Kānga Waru recipe on my website for not only my own whānau to have, but for others across the motu.

Kānga Waru translated simply means corn steamed pudding. It’s easy, delicious and a great way to celebrate Matariki. Recipe link in my profile.
As we observe Matariki together as a nation this y As we observe Matariki together as a nation this year, I’ve found comfort re-familiarising myself with the 9 stars of Marariki that hold dominion over areas of our lives and environment.

Two stars in particular are holding significance for me this year as I remember those who’ve come before me and where I too am heading in my life, what are my ambitions?, what are my goals?. These two stars are Hiwa-i-te-rangi, associated with granting wishes and realising aspirations for the coming year, and of course Pōhutukawa, the star associated with those that have passed on. 

Wherever you are this long Matariki weekend, I hope you’re safe and well.
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I like to be a bit extra, so why not add some extr I like to be a bit extra, so why not add some extra cookie dough to your next banana bread bake?

I guarantee that baking balls of cookie dough right into a slice of banana bread is that show stopping extra you need this winter!

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