Apricot and Walnut Muffins

      These muffins are super tasty, with the walnut and apricot flavours complimenting each other nicely. One Sunday morning ‘on the spur of the moment’ Mum decided to whip some of these muffins up so I would have something to take home with me after my weekend visit (isn’t my Mum so thoughtful!) […]

Posted by Admin on August 12th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Muffins, Scones, and Loaves, Nuts

Red Velvet Cupcakes from Bluebell’s Cakery by Karla Goodwin

Red Velvet Cupcakes from the book Bluebells Cakery by Karla Goodwin. Bluebell’s Cakery is a boutique bakery in Auckland, New Zealand. Karla trained at Primrose Bakery in London.     These cupcakes have a nice cake consistency moist yet spongey. Because the cake was red and the icing was white with red hearts sprinkled on top, Mum […]

Posted by Admin on February 19th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Cakes and Cupcakes, Icings and Fillings

Spinach and Cream Cheese Gems

  This recipe was originally called “Wild Oats Vege Muffins” after the cafe Wild Oats in Carterton in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand. The recipe was published in a newspaper a couple of years ago. I cut it out and kept it as it looked like a recipe that would make muffins or gems […]

Posted by Admin on February 19th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Muffins, Scones, and Loaves

Strawberry Santas

Strawberry and Cream-cheese Santas       Bring on the Santa parade!   These fanciful treats were fun to make, if a little time consuming considering they have only a few ingredients. Mum and I had a recipe to work from, but we sized it down to make 11-12 Santas. The recipe can be suitable […]

Posted by Admin on November 27th, 2013 | 1 Comment Posted in Appetizers, Snacks and Sides, Christmas, Confectionery, Desserts and Puddings, Festive and Celebrations, Icings and Fillings