I had been eyeing the Little Island dessert range ($8.99 for 475ml tub) in the supermarket for a while and finally decided to grab the mango one and give it a try. Could not have made a better choice! These ice creams are all dairy free, using coconut cream instead of milk. Little Island was…
Sweet Treats
Caramel Hazelnut Slice from Cake & C
You really can’t beat a chocolate caramel slice for that afternoon sugar fix. Well, at least not until you’ve tried the Caramel Hazelnut slice ($5) from Cake & Co. I asked the girl behind the counter what she suggested from the mouth-watering display cabinet, and she hurriedly declared this slice to be her hands-down favourite….
Cheesecake & Turmeric Cinnamon Milk from Little Bird
If you’re familiar with Little Bird Organics, you’ll know that each and every item on their menu is delicious. I’ve been making a point of trying something new from their dessert cabinet each time I go, and this time it was the Strawberry Cheesecake & the Passionfruit Cheesecake (both $9/slice). One of the best things…
Strawberry Float from Wild Wheat
You know Summer is on its way when the strawberries start making an appearance, and I couldn’t be happier! Strawberries have always been a favourite fruit of mine and strawberry shortcake is one of my favourite desserts. Wild Wheat is now offering the ‘Strawberry Float’ ($4), which consists of a handmade pastry case topped with chocolate,…
Cake & Co in Ponsonby
After having lunch in Ponsonby the other day, I was on the hunt for something sweet and came across Cake & Co on Ponsonby Road. Since opening in December last year, Cake & Co has been making a name for themselves by only using fresh, natural ingredients and catering to many dietary restrictions. Here you…
Treats from Little & Friday
I’ve always loved bananas, but up until recently, I only liked eating them by themselves in their natural state. I wouldn’t touch a dessert that contained banana, but now I love them in desserts. I don’t know why the change, maybe I can put it down to getting older?! Anyway, I had read somewhere that…
Italian Food Festival in Newmarket
This past Sunday was Newmarket’s annual Festival Italiano. As well as Auckland’s top Italian restaurants, the festival included lots of delicious street food and music and entertainment. Pizza, pasta, cheese, bread, Limoncello….I sampled anything and everything that was on offer and then sat down to a delicious lunch in the sun. One of the things I…
Cookies & Cream Cheesecake from Little Bird Unbakery
Every time I go to Little Bird Unbakery I always have a hard time choosing what to get. The display cabinet of desserts is teeming with beautiful, bright colours and it really is hard to just pick one item. This time I chose the Cookies & Cream Cheesecake ($9) and I’m so happy I did….
Ginger Crunch from Wild Wheat
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….
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…