Blueberry Pie with Buttery Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

    Blueberries are known for containing some of the highest levels of active antioxidants per serving of any food. 100g of blueberries (about ¾ of a cup), contains the same amount of antioxidants as 5 servings of other fruits and vegetables. A recent study has shown that blueberries protect brain health and improve memory […]

Posted by Admin on March 28th, 2015 | No Comments Posted in Desserts and Puddings, Fruits, Pies, Tarts, and Pastry (sweet)

Mum’s Quick Apple Pie

  Apple Pie served with whipped cream   I have never seen a pie constructed so quickly. No recipe was used or consulted in the making of this pie: Mum just did her thing, was a blur in the kitchen, and had the pie in the oven before I could even finish writing down what […]

Posted by Admin on September 23rd, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Pies, Tarts, and Pastry (sweet)

Feijoa Tarte Tatin (and environmental integrity)

  Feijoa Tarte Tatin with ‘Lemon Delicious’ Puhoi Valley brand New Zealand yoghurt.   For this little story I get to use my favourite word, synchronicity. On a Friday night, Mum and her twin sister spent a large portion of their evening searching for a recipe for Feijoa Tarte Tatin. With feijoa season beginning in […]

Posted by Admin on April 2nd, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Drinks and Wine, Featured Products, Feijoas, Pies, Tarts, and Pastry (sweet)