Sour Lemon French Toast

October 20, 2015 in SWEET MEALS, FOOD

What happens when french toast and blueberry muffins collide? This!

The Paris Diaries: Part One

October 19, 2015 in travel

The city of lights and love treated us well as we wandered its cobblestoned alleyways and foliage-laden parks for three weeks - here's the first half of our trip, including Montmartre, tips on how to survive as a vegan in Paris, and a scary late-night encounter.

A Picnic in Ponsonby

October 10, 2015 in ETC.

Platefuls of thumbprint cookies, avocado-stuffed sushi, cinnamon salt popcorn, and a two-tier citrus buttercream cake - what more could one ask for in terms of lunch on a lazy Saturday afternoon?

Classic Fudge Brownie Thickshake

September 15, 2015 in FOOD, SWEET MEALS, REFRESHMENTS

I'm not going to pretend like this lives up to a hot fudge sundae, but it's pretty damn close! Extra chocolate sauce is optional but highly recommended.

Cookie Dough and Chocolate Brownie Bites

September 07, 2015 in RAW DELICACIES, FOOD

Cookie dough and brownie batter are two of life's great pleasure, so why not roll 'em into little balls for on the go snacking? Thank me later!

Lemon Yoghurt Cake with Dulce de Leche

September 02, 2015 in BAKED GOODS, FOOD

Lemon cake is one of my favourites, and after trying lemon caramel chocolate, I simply had to make a cake version. The coconut yoghurt frosting gives it a lovely sour note.

Vata Cake with Coconut Yoghurt, Lemon Curd, and Rosewater Sprinkle

August 23, 2015 in FOOD, BAKED GOODS

Some flavour combinations are just wonderful, and this cake is no exception. Citrus, floral, and nutty notes collide in this beautifully sweet and sour baked extravaganza.

Raw Treats in Auckland

August 22, 2015 in ETC.

I like to eat, a lot. Here is a summary of my August in cakes, biscuits, and cream donuts.

Tropical Papaya Boats

August 15, 2015 in SWEET MEALS, FOOD

I will admit, one barely needs a recipe to conjure up a fruit salad. However, these papaya boats are so tropical and beautiful that they deserved their own page!

Raw Twix Bars

July 29, 2015 in RAW DELICACIES, FOOD

Candy bars are utterly irresistible at the best of times, so it only makes sense to have a nutritionally dense option on hand. These raw twix bars are packed full of nuts, dates, and cacao - the perfect alternative to the sugar-packed traditional variation.