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Month: November 2024

Vibrant red macarons with a slight gold dusting and a green macha tea buttercream filling, still on the baking mat.

Christmas Macarons: Perfectly Red with a Vibrant Matcha Green Filling

Image• Posted on November 30, 2024June 6, 2025 by Janet
The cutest little plate of gingerbread men with green bow ties, red buttons, blue eyes and a big pink smile.

Warm & Spicy Gingerbread Cookies for the Season

Image• Posted on November 29, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream: The Perfect Christmas Gift or Holiday Treat

Image• Posted on November 28, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

New York-Style White Chocolate & Ginger Cookies for Christmas Treats

Image• Posted on November 27, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet
A smoked salmon wreath arranged on a serving platter, with layers of smoked salmon, creamy dollops of cream cheese, sprigs of fresh dill, crisp cucumber slices, and bright pickled onions. A colourful, crowd-pleasing starter that’s always a hit at family gatherings, holidays, or any special occasion.

Smoked Salmon Wreath with Cream Cheese & Pickled Onions

Image• Posted on November 26, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Festive Cured Salmon Gravlax

Image• Posted on November 25, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet
White pavlova topped with whipped cream and raspberries, blueberries, passionfruit pulp and kiwi fruit

How to Make a Perfect Kiwi Pavlova for Christmas

Image• Posted on November 24, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Unforgettable Cruise Adventures from Hawai’i to Sydney

Image• Posted on November 22, 2024June 6, 2025 by Janet

Delicious Spiced Espresso Amaretti Cookies

Image• Posted on November 20, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Morocco Travel Tips and Recommendations

Image• Posted on November 15, 2024December 17, 2025 by Janet
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Hey there! I’m Janet, based in Auckland, New Zealand, where I live with hubby Basker and our daughter Nisha.

I love baking and sharing simple, tasty recipes. I also enjoy planning travel adventures, creating handy Google Sheets templates, and jotting down a few thoughts and quotes that make me pause and smile.

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Still on tour — this time in Phuket 🇹🇭✨ Week Four on Tour, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰✨ Week Three on Tour, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰✨ Week Two in India – Kerala 🇮🇳🌿 Week One in India-Tamil Nadu 🇮🇳✨ A taste of summer in a slice 🥭🍋 Watch this adorable koala climb and hop to the top of a tree at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Guaranteed to make you smile! 🐨 🐾#Koala​ #GoldCoast​ #CurrumbinWildlifeSanctuary​ #shorts​ #throwbackthursday ☀️🐨🦜 A few highlights from our recent trip to the Gold Coast! A fun time exploring the beaches, venturing to Brisbane, spotting koalas and feeding cheeky lorikeets. 🏖️🌴 🍷🥘 Comfort food at its best!

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