Does one ever need an excuse to make and eat cake? I guess not, but my excuse this weekend was … More
Tag: flour
From the kitchen: dropped scones
It was Saturday afternoon, and we decided that a little something was needed to accompany our cup of tea and … More
An apple is sometimes an excellent thing
I’ll be honest and say I have a love/hate relationship with apples. On one hand, nothing beats the crunch of … More
The easiest baking
It’s been ages since I talked about baking on Thistles and Kiwis. I really enjoy the mixing, the measuring and … More
A huge and often very fun puzzle
My February ‘challenge’ is vegan baking. There are a few reasons for this. Firstly, it is always good to have … More
A serious job
Now I am one of those people who finds baking relaxing.
A little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt
We are really in the middle of winter now. Snow is due to fall in the South Island, though it … More
Sweet and crisp and reeking of tradition
I woke up on Anzac Day feeling kind of miserable. Still under the weather and feeling sorry for myself, I … More
Sweet as a sunny Saturday
Saturday mornings are a special time for me. Waking up an hour later than usual, having poached eggs on toast … More
If we were having coffee or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea, we would be sipping some Earl Grey Blue Flower…and eating … More
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