Sweet Fusion
The flavour combo of lemon and poppyseed can be found all over the internet in loaves, cakes, muffins and breads, but why is it? Apparently it’s the earthy, fruity and nutty flavours of the poppyseeds that pair perfectly with the bitterness of lemons and the sweetness of baking.
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There is obviously some debate as to whether the Lamington originated in Australia or New Zealand, so let’s settle this right now. The story goes that the Lamington was created by complete accident after the cook of Lord Lamington dropped a piece of sponge cake into chocolate sauce back in the 1800’s. Was this in New Zealand you ask? The answer is no, this whoopsie was brought to life across the ditch in Australia. Case closed!
There is something about the creaminess and fruitiness of Ambrosia that keeps you coming back for more. In fact, it’s hard to come by anyone who would disagree with me. Growing up, Ambrosia was always such a heavenly dessert and was so popular that there would never be any left over for a second helping. Now as an adult, I can whip this dessert up whenever I like – and I do!
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Tim Tam biscuits have been a household kiwi delight for many years. So when Shannon from Be My Light Blog and Instagram approached me wondering if I could collaborate with her on a project she was currently working on, of course I jumped at it.…
If you want a caramel sauce but it doesn’t quite hit the spot, try this spiced caramel for your next occasion. This recipe is super easy and incredibly versatile for any sweet addition needing a warming spice.…
This is my second cookie dough recipe fusion, pretty sure I’m not the only sucker for the sweet hit of cookie dough. Instant fudgey chocolate goodness. Now there are several other similar recipes like this floating around out there in the internet, but I couldn’t resist putting together my own. So here we go.…
Let’s face it, you can’t beat a delicious Blondie, nor can anyone resist a helping of warm waffles with banana, drizzled with chocolate and maple syrup.…
Baker Gatherer has teamed up with yet another small business here in New Zealand, this time I’d like to introduce Bonnie Goods, an artisan bakery based in central Auckland. Bonnie Goods specialise in rolling, cutting and baking their unique oatcakes by hand. Now Scotland’s national cracker can be enjoyed here in New Zealand, available in four different varieties.…
It’s well known that kiwi’s love their lolly logs (or lolly cake). It was always a must when visiting a bakery, I know I could never get enough of them. So this recipe is a slight variation on the kiwi classic with a fusion of banoffee flavours to create a new taste sensations.
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