Brown Sugar Pavlova Minis

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Brown Sugar Pavlova Mini’s The power of this seductive pavlova dessert lies hidden within its crusty exterior that once broken into, reveals a pillow like interior, soft and fluffy with a slight chewy texture. A...

December 4th, 2011 | Brown Sugar Pavlova, Dessert, Desserts, eggs, New Zealand, Sweets, The Internet Chef | Read More

Green with Envy ~ Mussels on the Barbecue

Green-Lip Mussels on the Barbecue The Mussels found in the waters along New Zealand’s coastline are as dramatic as the countryside. With their signature emerald green lipped shell these little gems can grow up to a staggering 24cm in length and are amongst some of the largest ( and tastiest)...

January 16th, 2011 | barbecue, Barbeque, How to's, Mussels, New Zealand, Seafood, The Internet Chef | Read More

How Clarified Butter Saved My Life

A Life Lived Enjoying Everything… In Moderation I come from humble farming stock. My grandparents on my mother’s side ( Grandpappy and Nana) ran a dairy farm in the idyllic Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand’s Upper East Coast. You could say I have milk in my DNA, and more importantly,...

October 21st, 2010 | How to's, New Zealand, Techniques | Read More

The Forgotten Art of Sustainable Foraging

The Forgotten Art of Sustainable Foraging Photos taken by Bridget Davis and Bill Mehana Some people do it because they want to, other people because they can. Certain folks do it out of necessity, and for many its instinct. I’m talking about foraging, the simple art of collecting food...

October 1st, 2010 | Bridgets favorites, Inspiration, New Zealand | Read More

How To Make Homemade Strawberry Jam

How to turn a Big Bowl of Strawberrys into Brown Betty Berry Jam. How Could I resist? 4kgs or 8+ pounds of strawberries for a mere $7.99? Before the till had finished ringing, I was already mentally counting the amount of empty glass jars I had at home for the upcoming jam making session....

September 20th, 2010 | Bridgets favorites, Fruit, New Zealand, Recipes | Read More

Seeing Double ~ Was I dining at Bills or Bambina?

A little birdy told me some time ago, “Next time you’re in Auckland, you gotta check out Bambina Cafe on Ponsonby Road”. Being accustomed to folks giving me there top geographical restaurant picks, I didn’t think too far into it at this point. It wasn’t until i caught a snigger...

August 31st, 2010 | Inspiration, New Zealand, Restaurant, Review | Read More

22,682 Nights Serving Burgers and Counting

22,682 Nights Serving Burgers and Counting All Photos taken by the talented Bill Mehana 22,682. That’s the number of nights that the White lady Food Truck has been open for important burger business on the streets of Auckland City. The White Lady Food truck or “pie cart” as its affectionately known...

August 30th, 2010 | Burgers, New Zealand, Review | Read More

Gingernuts anyone?

Growing up, biscuits and cookies were graded on the following scientific scale in my household. One for Taste, Two for crunch, and three for dunkability. A biscuit just wasn’t a bisucit unless it had serious hang time in your cup once it was dunked into the steaming brew. If it softened...

June 15th, 2010 | Bakery, Bridgets favorites, Cookies, New Zealand | Read More

The Easiest Apple Crumble EVER

Granny Smith Gets a Caramelised Makeover photo by Veganbaking.net As the mercury begins its dance of decent, I find myself turning to comfort foods to appease my nesting tendencies. A warm pudding on a cold blustry night is a welcome addition to any table, especially if it’s...

April 24th, 2010 | Desserts, New Zealand, Recipes, Sweets | Read More

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Nana’s “World Famous in New Zealand” Carrot Cake! The day I found out my Grandma was gravely ill, I booked a flight back home to New Zealand to be with her and then went straight into the kitchen to soothe my soul by baking her “World Famous in New Zealand” Carrot Cake...

February 2nd, 2010 | Bakery, Cakes, New Zealand, Recipes | Read More

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