This slice was first tested out last weekend by the entrants of the North Otago Highland Association dancing competition. It was well received by all of those that sampled the slice, and the children who were stationed at the canteen aptly named it the 'Barbie Slice'....
The only shortcake recipe you will need. I find that a good shortcake works well with a tart fruit such as a green cooking apples, feijoas, or gooseberries. In my second book 'Winter Warmers' there's a lovely chocolate spiced variation that you must try too. But...
Served with either chocolate or lemon icing. It's a great debate!What flavour icing do you prefer on your banana cake? Chocolate or lemon icing? This moist banana cake is one of my favourite ways to use up old bananas that I have stashed in the freezer or have brown...
A quick efficient way to make a batch of hot cross buns this Easter without all the fuss. I love hot cross buns, although whenever I see a tradiotnal recipe I get intimidated by all the ingredients and steps! Not with this recipe!All you need is a bread maker and a...
Just another delicious way to use zucchini in your daily cooking. When a sneaky garden zucchini decides to hide under the leaves and grow just a little too generously, you know it’s time to turn it into something irresistibly good. These rich, fudgy chocolate zucchini...
What to make when your zucchini plants start to over produce. There are few vegetables more generous than the humble zucchini — or courgette, if you prefer the European name. Grown easily from seed and thriving in even the most enthusiastic Kiwi vege garden, zucchini...
The original recipe with a fabulous photograph to accompany the recipe can be found in my first book 'A High Country Life'. Lottie Hedley has done such a fabulous shot of this decadent slice. In the book I write "It has become a bit of a tradition to make this no bake...
A great alternative to an elaborate Christmas cake too. I have never tasted such a delicious and moist fruit loaf. I first tried an Irish tea loaf at the Farm Barn Cafe near Fairlie, South Island of New Zealand. Their version is dark and delicious. If you are ever...
My love language is to give!Here are some ideas to gift this Christmas x At Christmas I love to gift homemade baking to say thank you to our friends, neighbours, the school bus driver, the children's teachers, their dance and sports instructors, and to the residents...