Tag: baking
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Rom’s christmas Pudding
A traditional New Zealand Christmas plum pudding from Rom’s family notebook — made weeks in advance, soaked generously with brandy, and finished with a properly reckless table-side flambé. Served hot with Edmonds custard, it’s as much ritual as dessert.
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Rom’s Christmas Cake
A dense, dark Christmas cake handed down from my mother Rom — deeply moist, quietly rich, and made to last. Perfect with custard on Christmas Day, or enjoyed later with a cup of tea, a glass of sherry, or a wee dram on a quiet evening.
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Corn Bread
Golden, tender and lightly sweet, this cornbread is perfect alongside stews, soups, and barbecues.
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Kim’s Lemon Polenta Cake
Moist, fragrant and naturally gluten-free — Kim’s polenta cake strikes the perfect balance of citrus brightness and rustic charm.
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Wholemeal Bread
A wholesome, hearty loaf with a soft crumb and nutty flavour — perfect for everyday sandwiches, toast, or alongside warming soups.
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Gluten-Free Milk Bread
This is a gluten free milk bread, that’s light, fluffy and quick to make. A combination of yeast and baking powder to gives it the additional ride needed to make as lighter style of bread with gluten-free flour.
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Ginger Gems
Ginger gems are hard to describe to those who have never tried them. Think of small ginger flavoured sponges served with cream and a dab of raspberry jam and you are on the right track. Or butter, or vanilla ice-cream. This recipe makes enough to fill two gem irons.
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GV’s Espresso Pavlova
Some would suggest that GV is in a committed relationship with coffee. I cannot possibly comment on this. His decadent interpretation of the classic Edmonds Pavlova is stunning.