Mānuka Madeleines

13 April 2026

Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan Image by Erin Cave Madeleines are dainty, light and fluffy French cakes baked in a distinctly shell shaped tin. They are delicious warm out of the oven with a cup

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A Shared Harvest at Awatere Village

7 April 2026

A Nourish Promotion with Oceania “There is nothing in the world more miraculous than what appears from a tiny, wee seed,” Joy says, holding her fingers close together to show the size of it.

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Sicilian Apple Cake

1 April 2026

Sicilian Apple Cake by Vicki Ravlich-Horan I am not sure why this is called a Sicilian Apple Cake.  Perhaps because of the pinenuts and lemon, but to be honest apples aren’t really a Sicilian

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FUNFETTI EASTER BUNNY BISCUITS

25 March 2026

FUNFETTI EASTER BUNNY BISCUITS Recipe and image Julie Le Clerc As cheerful as they are delicious, these sprinkle-studded sandwich biscuits are fun to bake and make a lovely homemade Easter gift. Makes about 30

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SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE EGGS

24 March 2026

Salted Caramel Chocolate eggs Recipe and image by Julie Le Clerc These handmade delights make a nice alternative to store bought Easter chocolates. Makes about 20–30, depending on size 250g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

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A Shared Harvest at Awatere Village

7 April 2026

A Nourish Promotion with Oceania “There is nothing in the world more miraculous than what appears from a tiny, wee seed,” Joy says, holding her fingers close together to show the size of it.

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Rebuild or Renovate?

7 April 2026

This is a dilemma many home-owners struggle with. You love the location, the neighbours, the atmosphere of the street. But the house itself no longer works. Maybe it’s too small, poorly laid out, cold,

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