The other day I met up with a friend for lunch and she suggested going to Little Bird Unbakery in Ponsonby. Little Bird is known for its made-from-scratch, organic and mostly raw food. Their philosophy is that the food should not only taste amazing, but make you feel amazing as well. The focus at Little…
Archives for December 2014
Christmas Snowball Cupcakes
This Christmas will be the first one I’ve spent at home in New Zealand in three years. So coming home was really overdue! There’s nothing like being with family at Christmas, so I’m really looking forward to it. My Mum and I will head down to my cousin’s farm for the day, spend time with…
Ginger Oat Slice & Caramel Macadamia Slice from Butlers Chocolate Cafe
Yesterday I visited Butlers Chocolate Cafe with my mum for the first time, and we couldn’t have had a nicer experience. When both the food and the customer service meet or exceed your expectations, you know you made a great choice. We chose the Ginger Oat Slice and the Caramel Macadamia Slice ($4.60) to share….
Blueberry & Lemon Muffins
I’m now back home in New Zealand for a bit after living the past 3 years in New York City. I absolutely adore NYC and its craziness and how there’s always something going on, be it a concert in the park, a food festival or a parade. But as anyone who has lived there will…
Buddakan NYC
The week before I came home to New Zealand for the holidays, my friend Haydee surprised me with a dinner at Buddakan. Ever since I moved to NYC three years ago, Buddakan had always been on my list of restaurants to try, but I never got the chance to go. The interior is dimly lit,…
Chili Chocolate Doughnuts from Wild Wheat
Not only does Wild Wheat produce some of the tastiest, award-winning bread in New Zealand, but they also make delectable sweet treats, such as these Chili Chocolate Doughnuts. The doughnuts are filled with a creamy ganache, infused with a kick of chili. The perfect accompaniment to my lunch of a healthy salad. I earned this…