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BLUEBERRY SOUR PUSS CHEESECAKE

Here’s a zingy little cheesecake I had the privilege of creating for Mac’s new Sour Puss Blueberry Beer. It’s light and creamy and filled with tangy lemons and plump mulched blueberries giving it a pretty purple hue. The whole combination is layered on top…

September 7, 2018
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COCONUT, LEMON & RASPBERRY ALMOND CAKE (GF)

Birthday’s are for treats right?! This decadent buttery cake is my new go to birthday cake. It’s super simple with gluten-free richness that goes a long way – only needing the teeniest piece. I’ve iced it as think birthday cakes need icing but feel…

July 3, 2018
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PINEAPPLE MACAROON LABNEH TARTS W/ PINEAPPLE BLOSSOMS (GF)

This week it’s International Pineapple Day. Who knew! I’m delighted to have partnered with the lovely folks Dole NZ to create a series of healthy recipes using their delectable fresh Tropical Gold™ pineapples. Carrying the Rainforest Alliance certified seal, their pineapples are grown according…

June 25, 2018
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LEMON, COCONUT & FAIRY FLOSS CELEBRATION CAKE

Here’s a wee pink number I recently made for my niece’s third birthday. I also made it for mum’s 70th (sans the floss) and boy was it a hit. It’s so simple, everything is just whizzed together in a food processor. I’ve adapted it from…

August 1, 2017
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THE ULTIMATE COCONUT ROUGH BANANA BREAD (GF,DF)

This is the best banana loaf I’ve made hands down – gluten-free or regular. I make it every week (sometimes twice!) for lunchboxes and mid-afternoon snacks. Packed with coconut, it’s super moist, with the lightness of 4 eggs and almond meal. Although it’s not overly sweet, it doesn’t…

June 26, 2017
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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