This is what would happen if a Louise cake turned vegan and rolled itself into a ball. I’m so happy how these turned out, especially since I’m not the biggest coconut fan. These truffles have a moist (sorry) centre, flecks …
Category: Breakfast
Almond + blueberry cake (GF)
When I made this cake I was thinking about using up the last of the seasonal blueberries and it never occurred to me that this would be the perfect cake to serve for Mothers Day. This upside down almond and …
Ima’s hot cross buns
I’ve finally conquered the mighty hot cross bun. I’ve never had much success with these before, my previous attempts could have been used for shot put, but finally, success! Also, I’m glad Easter is once a year, because these are …
Ina’s Challah
I’m continuing with my ode to cookbook authors this week. I had completely forgotten that the local library is a treasure trove of cookbooks – free to read! So I came home with an armful and set to work finding …
Little almond butter cups (DF + V)
It’s that time of the year again when you put the kids to bed and then sit down for an episode of MAFS whilst trying not to eat an entire block of chocolate. I am the first to admit that …
Traffic Light popsicles
I think just about every kiwi kid of the 80’s had at least one meal at the infamous Cobb & Co. Our local one was on the North Shore, attached to the Poenamo Hotel, which was quite ritzy back in …
Fruit toast buns
Any fruit toast fans out there? I really love it, but only in A, an airport lounge, or B, at a hotel buffet. For some reason, those thick slices that have done 2 circuits in the conveyor belt toaster, followed …
The best banana bread in the world
I’ve called this the best banana bread because it truly is, and also because ‘wholemeal peanut butter chocolate chunk banana bread’ doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. And yes, saying it’s the best is a big call, just …
Wholemeal spelt waffles with spiced honey
Auckland had the faintest whiff of Autumn this week. The temperature cooled for a couple of days and it wasn’t so humid. So for breakfast, I felt like something a little more suited to the weather. I haven’t eaten many …
Mike’s smoked salmon
I am lucky enough to have a husband that has a few really good recipes under his belt. Mike cooks a good steak, has a couple of delicious lamb dishes and does a mean roast chicken, but his pièce de …
once upon an egg 