Was moving to the other side of the world a completely and utterly horrible idea? Maybe. It's been so long since I posted on here, and in that time so much has happened. I feel like I just can't get a break in this country. I would write about what I like but then this [...]
Author: The Baker's Voyage
Spicy Ginger Crunch
Back in the days when I worked at a café in a way too uptight area of Auckland, we used to sell this delicious ginger slice, which really packed a punch. It also reminds me of the kind of slices that my Grandmother always had in her pantry. The unison between the spicy base and [...]
Rice Krispie Slice
So I was down in London for Christmas with a friend and we started to reminisce about our favourite New Zealand lunchbox snacks growing up. After an alcohol induced nostalgia trip, we concluded that included in the top 5, was definitely LCM bars. Basically these are just Rice Krispie treats, but to us they are [...]
Hundreds and Thousands Cookies
So I find that with the closer Christmas comes, the more I realise that I am going to be away from my family for the first time in my 26 years alive. (also, wow I am older than I thought). You may notice that there been a small trend in recent posts, mostly recreating Kiwiana [...]
An Apology To Bratislava
Bratislava, what can I say? After travelling on one of the busiest trains I have ever been on, I arrived into Bratislava hlavná stanica and was greeted by the hustle and bustle of probably one of the busiest train stations I have ever been to. Overcast, cold and with the sky a dull grey, my [...]
Lolly Cake in the UK
Lolly Cake, a staple of any New Zealander's 5th birthday party, well saying that, I still make it for my birthdays now and I'm 26 years old (ouch, it hurts to type that out... I finished high school 9 years ago...). Malt biscuits, melted butter, condensed milk, coconut and Eskimo lollies, seriously how could it [...]
Falling In Love With Prague
Pulling into Praha Hl. N., I knew I had instantly fallen in love with the city. In fact, it would soon discover that not only was I in love with Prague, I was completely infatuated with it and would do anything for her. Never had I seen such a beautiful city, steeped in so much [...]
