Sweet Fusion
It’s no surprise that coating puffed rice in chocolate would become an iconic family favourite, because after all, who doesn’t love chocolate. However, it wasn’t just the crispy puffed chocolate pieces that were the hero at breakfast time, it was also the chocolate milk left behind in the bowl. This secondary hero right there is the inspiration for this Chocolate Shake Cheesecake recipe.
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Puffed honey cereals are quintessentially kiwi and have been enjoyed up and down the country (as well as over the ditch) since its creation many years ago. I also feel honey in general gives the connotation of health, nature and of course, fun. So this cereal feels somewhat like a comfort food and a homely staple in the pantry growing up.
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I remember seeing these brightly coloured and fruit flavoured cereals growing up, unfortunately for young me, these fun cereals were never on a parents shopping list. So during my younger years, they almost seemed somewhat of a mythical cereal that you hear about, but never actually get to experience. But guess what, now as an adult, I can now buy whatever cereal I want!
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If it wasn’t to enjoy a bowl of humble puffed rice in the morning with plenty of sugar as a child, then it would have been made into the sought after rice crispy treat at birthday parties! I’m pretty sure back then it was mixed through with kremelta… Luckily I believe those days are long gone and today we now use plenty of marshmallows instead!
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When I get asked what my favourite sweet treat to bake is, the first thing that always comes to mind is a chocolate brownie. It’s such a versatile, rich and fudgy slice and who doesn’t love lots of chocolate, right? So this got me thinking and inspired me to change up the classic brownie ever so slightly, give it a bit of an upgrade and transform it into a new must-try dessert table’s dream.
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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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A lot can be learnt from the French when it comes to baking and cuisine. I’ve long been drawn to romantic ideas of luxurious pastries, bread and desserts, all made with butters, creams and flavours of faraway lands. Living in New Zealand and having a sweet tooth, my imagination can only but go wild thinking of these delicacies.…
Gingerbread is definitely a fan favourite when it comes to the biscuit world. They’re easy to make, versatile all year round, go perfectly with a hot cup of tea or coffee and when cut into little people, there’s even a childhood song and fable. So when it comes to Gingerbread it’s hard to go passed the ‘Gingerbread Man’, which then makes me think of Christmas time with intricately decorated gingerbread houses. However Christmas in New Zealand is hot and summer evenings cry out for cool desserts, especially if it’s cheesecake. If it’s not Christmas, winter is also a great time to enjoy the warming flavour of ginger too.…
There’s something quite nostalgic and humble about the bread and butter pudding. However, if you’re after a decadent dessert to finish off your evening, I have the perfect fusion to pair with a beautiful glass of wine. With International Sauvignon Blanc Day on the 4th of May, it seemed only natural to share an elegant new recipe to celebrate, along with a glass of sauv, my pick being the Peter Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. …
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.…