Irish inspired Tea Cake
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...
One Bowl Banana and Chocolate Loaf
One bowl – minimal dishes – winning! Do you have old bananas in your fruit bowl that no one is eating?You need to make this super easy one bowl banana and chocolate loaf. Slice and eat fresh.Spread gorgeous butter over the top.Or pop it in the toaster and...
Lemon Loaf
My theory is that when baking – it is always best to make one for the tin and one for the freezer. This way you always have something up your sleeve for when people drop in, or for an emergency smoko. I remember my mum making a similar loaf to this, and she...
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.