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…
Sweet Treats
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…
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….
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…
The Rocky Roadhouse From Big Gay Ice Cream
It’s sweet, it’s salty, it’s chewy, it’s creamy and it’s crunchy. Behold the Rocky Roadhouse from Big Gay Ice Cream. Smooth, delectable chocolate soft serve is encased with marshmallows, salted toasted almonds and chocolate bits. The thing I really like about Big Gay Ice Cream is that they scrapped their commercial soft serve and replaced…
Creme Brulee Doughnut from The Cinnamon Snail
I had heard the Creme Brulee doughnut from The Cinnamon Snail is a must-try and always a sell out. They are also seasonal, so when I first inquired about them they told me they would be on the truck in a couple weeks time. I finally got my hands on one this past week, and…
Sam’s Fried Ice Cream
This weekend I attended the Japan Block Fair on the Upper West Side, where Sam’s Fried Ice Cream was serving up tasty treats. I got the Green Tea ice cream ($5), which is deep fried then sprinkled with powered sugar. These balls of heaven are prepared beautifully. Sometimes when you get fried ice cream, the…
Snowdays Shavery
Today I had my first-ever taste of snow cream. Not ice cream, nor shave ice, but snow cream, which is a combination of the two. It’s made with Hudson Valley 1% milk, rather than milk powder which is a huge plus. When I first walked in, I was shocked at the size of the regular…
Mexican Hot Chocolate Glazed Twist From The Cinnamon Snail
If you like a little heat added to your chocolate fix, then you’ll love the Mexican Hot Chocolate Glazed Twist ($3) from The Cinnamon Snail food truck. The perfect balance of spicy and sweet is achieved with this vegan treat and I’m sorry that I only bought one. I’m not a vegan (as you can…