The Merry Meringue Stack
How to Make a Show-Stopping Christmas Meringue Stack This three tiered meringue desert is show stopping Christmas centre piece. Do you like the look of the reusable Christmas cracker in the photo. You can buy them here from Blackwood Designs When it comes to Christmas...
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...
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.