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LITTLE WALNUT & MANUKA HONEY TARTS

RECIPE I have a dear friend Janet who, among other things, makes amazing honey. It’s beautiful Manuka honey from Northland honey bees. She’s just given me a huge jar so I thought I’d share one of my favourite recipes. You can use bought pastry…

July 13, 2015
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ORANGE, RHUBARB & CARDAMOM SYRUP CAKE

Recipe & words: Gretchen Lowe Styling: Amber Armitage Photography: Manja Wachsmuth Featured: Homestyle Magazine Oranges and rhubarb are a sublime combination, while coconut and cardamom give this cake a subtle exotic flavour. The candied oranges look pretty but only add them if you have…

July 7, 2015
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GRAPEFRUIT CURD AND OLIVE OIL TART

Recipe & words: Gretchen Lowe Styling: Amber Armitage Photography: Manja Wachsmuth Featured: Homestyle Magazine Most of us have a favorite lemon tart, I think of them as one those pastries people obsess over and once you find a great one, you totally get it.…

July 5, 2015
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DARK CHOCOLATE AND BEETROOT MUDCAKE

Recipe & words: Gretchen Lowe Styling: Amber Armitage Photography: Manja Wachsmuth Featured: Homestyle Magazine Pairing chocolate and beetroot my seem a bit strange, but trust me, the two were meant to go together. This cake is rich, but not too sweet. For best results…

July 1, 2015
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APPLE AND MEDJOOL DATE STRUDEL

Recipe & words: Gretchen Lowe Styling: Amber Armitage Photography: Manja Wachsmuth Featured: Homestyle Magazine With a crunchy golden filo pastry on the outside and a moist, spicy fruit inner, this delicious apple strudel is simply irresistible. Medjool dates are luxurious and have a paper-thin…

July 1, 2015