A Winter Warming Fruit Crumble
Discover the ultimate fruit crumble recipe—crispy, golden topping over a warm, juicy fruit filling—perfect for a cozy dessert any time of year! In New Zealand, fruit crumble is a beloved staple pudding, cherished for its simplicity and comforting taste. Whether...
How to Stew Fruit – perfect for breakfasts and puddings
Stewing fruit is the process of gently simmering fruit in liquid with sugar and spices until soft and flavourful. As summer winds down and the abundance of ripe, juicy fruit starts to overflow from our gardens, markets, and fruit bowls, there’s no better way to make...
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...
Chocolate Puff Eclairs
Is it a chocolate eclair? Is it a cream puff? No, it’s a combination of the two with an easy delicious filling. These will be the crowd pleaser at you next event! You only need four main ingredients, which I know you will most likely have in your kitchen! What...
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.