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A right royal get-together your majesty

Queen’s Birthday weekend time! If Her Majesty was in your neighbourhood you could ask her in for a cuppa and do the honours. We hear she likes that kind of get-together and goodness knows we were once known as the …

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Eggless Chocolate Brownie

My favourite Chocolate Brownie recipe is here on the website but has 7 eggs and a whole lot of not-so-good-for-you stuff in it. It's divine and decadent and

Mum’s Drug Biscuits

Mum’s Drug Biscuits

This is my friend’s mother’s recipe. They have been dubbed drug biscuits because they are so addictive and no-one can remember what they were originally called. A chewy,

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Feijoa Cake

Fab feijoas are everywhere come Autumn in NZ and they are little powerhouses of vitamin C. Ripe feijoas fall on the ground so all you need to do

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High Tea in a hurry slice

Here is a quick, impressive looking slice that is easy to prepare but still has plenty of “wow factor". This versatile slice can be adapted to suit what

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Zucchini Chocolate Cake

Wow the crowds and make good use of your garden vegetables with this easy zucchini chocolate cake. Use courgettes, zucchini or marrow. Fall in love with this deliciously

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Lara’s Cheddar Rocket and Bacon Scones

The lovely Lara Jones of Manawatu made these spectacular Cheddar, Rocket and Bacon Scones for the Wild Card round of NZ's Hottest Home Baker 2013. Everyone's jaws dropped

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Camping Scones

Here’s an easy scone recipe you’ll really appreciate when you’re camping. With this scone concoction you can still enjoy high tea even whilst being at one with nature! Serves

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Iced Tea

A tall glass of iced tea is always refreshing! Very elegant on a hot summers day and chock-full of anti-oxidants. Here's how to whip up a cruisy, cool

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Best cheese and smoky ham scones

Here's a nice savoury twist on the classic scone using Best Foods Mayonnaise. The mayonnaise gives these scones a lovely light texture and keeps them soft. 3 cups flour 4

Chocolate Biscotti with Cranberry

Cranberry Choc Biscotti

There are days when your sweet tooth just won't rest 'til it tastes the perfect combo of something exquisite. We've found just the thing: sweet dried cranberries resting

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Lemonade Scones

I adore homemade scones and they are easier to make than you think. Everyone will be wowed by your domestic goddess skills when you rock these out for

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Banana Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

Want a gluten free Cupcake recipe? You've found it! These Banana Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing are eye poppingly divine. Loaf chef Sean Armstrong uses

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Apple Spice Cake

Apple Spice Cake freshly baked that day is a beautiful thing. After a few days if you happen to have any left you can serve it with warm

Belgian Slice or Biscuits

Belgian Slice or Biscuits

This yummy, spicy Belgian Biscuit recipe can also be made into a Belgian Slice. We give you both options right here. Serves 8 You Will Need: 1 cup brown sugar 200 g

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Takaka Ginger Crunch

Wholemeal Cafe in Takaka near Nelson make the most gorgeous ginger crunch. Being such lovely, clever people, they were more than happy to share their Ginger Crunch recipe.

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Blueberry & Lemon Biscuits

Blueberries are readily available in the supermarket right now so we've been looking for exciting ways to use them. These Blueberry, Lemon & White Chocolate Biscuits are delish

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Special Slice

Special Slice always goes down a treat with kids and adults alike. It has a similar texture to a doughy brownie – Yum! Special Slice always goes down a

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