Rhubarb Cake with Spiced Sugar Topping
A seasonal soft rhubarb cake with a spiced sugar topping. Serve with yoghurt or cream as a dessert or pudding, or slice and have in an airtight container to serve with a cuppa. I posted this recipe many years ago on my Instagram page, and was reminded of it when I ran...
Homemade Flaky Pastry
There’s something undeniably comforting about flaky pastry. This recipe makes 500 grams of delicious flaky pastry. Enjoy x Whether it’s wrapped around a savory filling or baked into a sweet treat, its crisp, buttery layers always deliver that perfect crunch with...
Decadent Chocolate and Raspberry Brownie
Decadence in Every Bite: The Irresistible Allure of Chocolate Brownie There are few bakes as universally adored as the chocolate brownie. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bridging the gap between cake and cookie with its fudgy texture, rich flavor, and endless...
No-Knead Rustic Loaf of Bread
The perfect bread recipe for people who are not confident using yeast or kneading their own bread. Prepare and walk away – no fuss! The texture is very similar to look and touch as that of a loaf of sour dough. But there’s no starter to feed, or folds...
HI – I’M PHILIPPA
I am the station cook at Otematata Station in the Waitaki Valley of the South Island, New Zealand. Most days I provide smokos (morning and afternoon tea) and lunches to our staff of shepherds. Some days if they are out on our remote high country blocks I will also prepare a lunch that can be eaten with a cuppa in one hand and their lunch in the other. Read More.