I’ve been a huge fan of ginger crunch ever since I can remember. My Mum used to make it and put it in my school lunchbox and definitely one of those nostalgic foods that I’ll never tire of. Wild Wheat recently came out with their own version ($4), and I was excited to try it….
Food Reviews
Modern Italian Food at Baduzzi
Wynyard Quarter, down on Auckland’s waterfront, is buzzing with restaurants and bars and one of the definite must-try restaurants has to be Baduzzi. I decided on Baduzzi for my birthday lunch as I had heard really great things and they are featured as one of Metro’s top 50 restaurants in Auckland, as well as having won the…
Authentic Mexican Food in Ellerslie
It’s very slim pickings for really good, authentic Mexican food in Auckland. That’s why Mexican Specialities, a cafe & shop in Ellerslie, is such a gem. It was brought to life by Jose and Maria, natives of Mexico City, who believed in an uncompromising focus on food quality. 15 years later, Jose and Maria have…
Chai Bubbles Chocolate at Colestown Chocolates
While shopping in Newmarket the other day, beautifully decorated chocolates and treats caught my eye from the doorway and I had to investigate. Situated inside the 277 Westfield mall in Newmarket, Colestown Chocolates produces artisan chocolates, hand-made in small batches using the finest Callebaut chocolate from Belgium. My eyes were drawn to the pretty bronze…
Doughnuts at Little & Friday
I would have to say one of the things I miss most about New York City life is the rampant availability of fresh, delicious doughnuts. So on my doughnut hunt back home in Auckland, Little & Friday came up on my radar as serving the best doughnuts in the city. Of course, I made a beeline…
Federal Delicatessen: Auckland’s take on an old-school NYC Jewish delicatessen
An old-school Jewish delicatessen in Auckland, New Zealand? Unheard of! Until kiwi chef Al Brown created Federal Delicatessen. Next door to his other hugely successful restaurant, Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar, the ‘Fed’ will literally transport you to New York City. Having lived there myself for 3 years, I can attest to this. Al Brown…
Sweet treats from Vaniyé
While in Parnell the other day, my Mum and I were searching for a car park, and the only one we could find just happened to be right outside Vaniyé, a French patisserie. If that wasn’t a sign that we should go in and try their creations, then I’m going to say it was anyway….
Brunch at Fred’s
Fred’s is situated up a short alley-way at the corner of Ponsonby Road and Franklin Road, with a lovely courtyard but since it’s June and chilly, we opted to sit inside. When I walked in, I immediately felt like I was in a Brooklyn cafe, with the exposed brick and retro feel. Small and cozy, we…
Vegan Mixed Berry Cheesecake
I am not vegan, nor vegetarian. I eat just about everything. But lately I’ve been enjoying some raw vegan desserts and I have to say, some of them are better than their dairy-containing, baked counterparts. Case in point: the mixed berry cheesecake from Little Bird Unbakery. Little Bird prides itself on using organic, fresh ingredients…
Gelato from Takapuna Beach Cafe & Store
The gelato at Takapuna Beach Cafe & Store is multi award-winning, and I can now see why. If you’re a coconut fan, you can’t go past the Coconut Vanilla gelato. This stuff is seriously some of the best gelato I have ever tried, and that is saying something considering I’ve lived in New York City…