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...
Orange Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Do you love the flavour of jaffa? If you enjoy the flavour combination of orange and chocolate then this cake is for you! While “Jaffa” is a specific and well-known flavor in New Zealand and Australia, particularly associated with a type of candy, in other...
My Favourite Pizza Base Recipe
This is my favourite ‘yeast’ pizza base recipe. It makes four pizza bases. I have an easy pizza base recipe using self raising flour and beer. It is perfect when you need to whip up a fast meal or quick smoko. But if you have time I strongly suggest you...
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.