It’s such a luxury to have limes in season and not cost a small fortune! This pie is traditionally made with Florida key limes and takes me back to our care-free (child-free!) days living in the Caribbean when I’d make this silky tart…
I’ve always preferred a soft and slightly chewy chocolate chip cookie over the harder condensed milk versions. I made these fig, orange and choc morsels over the weekend with my wee girl and we both agree they’re delectable x 125 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/4…
Healthy treat alert! As you’ll know, I have nothing against refined sugar and regularly use it in baking treats. We do like to balance it out and eat plenty of nourishing foods at the same time. My wee 2 year old girl Gwyneth is a huge…
There’s nothing worse (in my opinion!) than a stingy flavourless date scone. I’ve adapted this version from my beloved Ripe cookbook as find soaking the dates in orange juice overnight turns them into gooey citrusy caramel heaven. If you don’t have time to soak…
This is hands down the best and might I say easiest pizza dough I’ve ever encountered. I’ve been making it for years inspired by the recipe from my favourite Australian cookbook Bourke Street Bakery . What’s great about it is it you throw it all in…
This is the easiest slice to make and it is even better if you have homemade plum jam. It can also be made in a tart tin and sliced into wedges served with yoghurt. Guests will think you’ve gone to a huge effort when all…
As well as tucking into fresh summer produce, holidays are all about sharing delicious treats! I’m hitting the beach with my family in my hometown Opotiki. Just one (or two!) of these beautiful fragrant truffles will round out any BBQ with a hot cuppa. Enjoy…
If you’re thinking about making your own DIY wedding cake it’s best to keep it simple, beautiful and rustic. It needn’t send you into a cold sweat to create what will be your proudest baking memory! This classic butter cake recipe makes delicious tender…
We had a very lean Father’s Day this year following our trip to San Fran so my wee girl Gwynnie and I made this slice as her gift to Daddy. It’s largely based on the NZ Woman’s Weekly one but I’ve added raspberry jam…
Recipe & words: Gretchen Lowe Styling: Amber Armitage Photography: Manja Wachsmuth Featured: Homestyle Magazine There is no flavour combination quite like that of earthy mushrooms, nutty cheese and sweet leeks. This tart is a great make-ahead option for an effortless brunch, but it’s so…