These chewy little morsels are dangerously addictive—but surprisingly not too indulgent. Made with ground almonds, coconut sugar, and a hint of lemon, they have a delicate balance of nuttiness and citrus brightness. The addition of white chocolate takes them over the top, creating a treat that's crisp on the outside and soft within. Perfect with coffee or as a quick sweet fix, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to devour.

This recipe is an absolute childhood favourite and was created decades before I was born, yet we devoured it every single birthday and Christmas growing up. It was originally created by Mrs Holyoake during Sir Keith Holyoake’s reign as NZ’s Prime Minister from 1957 to 1968. I sometimes add another egg and it works well but have kept the recipe as is for old times sake!

This light, fresh Orange & Almond Cake is ideal for a picnic in the sunshine or stashing in a lunchbox as an extra special treat.

Sometimes even breakfast calls for cake! Lately I’ve been eating banana loaf with home-made chia jam and yoghurt for breakfast but felt I needed to mix it up. These muffins are stuffed full of carrot, oats, dates, seeds and chia s so they’re as healthy as I could make them while still tasting good. Better still, everything goes in the food processor so they’re simple to make.

Another day another cookie – I had hoped to photograph and stack of these chocolate beauties but there was only one left by the time I got there. Here’s my big girl cupping the last one which I swiftly ate.

Birthday’s are for treats right?! This decadent buttery cake is my new go to birthday cake. It’s super simple with gluten-free richness that goes a long way – only needing the teeniest piece. I’ve iced it as think birthday cakes need icing but feel free to leave it out. Plums and honey baked rhubarb would be delicious in place of raspberries also. Enjoy x

Happy New Year from chilly San Francisco. We’re lucky enough to be adventuring here again visiting family (while also longing for some Kiwi heat!). Here’s a delicious recipe for a simple, no-bake chocolate biscuit slab. We devoured it Christmas day but it’s so good we’re making it again for New Years.

This is a healthier version of the classic childhood treat, rice bubble slice. They’re a nostalgic nod to my childhood birthdays but with a wholesome twist of seeds and toasted oats.

As a child caramel slice was my absolute favourite and think that’s where my  passion for baking took off. To this day it’s my number one go to treat food. I’ve recently been home to mum and dad’s where mum stocks the pantry with baking ingredients for me to go wild – and that I did!

It’s such a luxury to have limes in season and not cost a small fortune! This pie is traditionally made with Florida key limes and takes me back to our care-free (child-free!) days living in the Caribbean when I’d make this silky tart most weekends. It’s super simple, delightfully sweet with the perfect amount of tartness. We matched it with Matahiwi ‘Holly’ Late Harvest 2013 courtesy of winefriend – with it’s caramelised mandarin and passionfruit curd characters the match was sublime.

When it’s cold outside I bake brownies.  I love desserts of all kind, but nothing can cheer me up like a brownie and a hot cuppa.

Inspired by a Kokako cafe recipe shared by a dear friend, these brownies are intensely chocolatey – almost pure unadulterated fudge,  topped off with the papery, flaky top that is the signature of the best brownies.

This is the best banana loaf I’ve made hands down – gluten-free or regular. I make it every week (sometimes twice!) for lunchboxes and mid-afternoon snacks.
Packed with coconut, it’s super moist, with the lightness of 4 eggs and almond meal. Although it’s not overly sweet, it doesn’t need to be toasted or buttered, it’s delicious just as it is.

Who wants a recipe for Chocolate Hummus? I first tried it at Trader Joes on one of Blair’s work trips to Seattle and since travel again is a loooong way off I thought I’d create my own delicious version.

I have to have a little chocolate every single day so consider myself and expert in this field. It’s my treat at the end of a hard day’s work. Because it was the weekend and we had our dear friends Lauren and Alex over for a mini feast we ramped it up and made these retro chocolate mousse pots.