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Life With Janet

Recipes, travel and lifestyle ideas.

Author: Janet

This blog is my creative scrapbook and journal—a Kiwi’s take on food, travel, and life’s little moments.

Betty’s Classic Shortbread Recipe: A Time-Honored Family Tradition

Image• Posted on November 21, 2022September 25, 2025 by Janet

Visiting Kuching: A Vibrant City with Amazing Wildlife Nearby

Image• Posted on November 18, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet

CBD Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau – A Sunday Afternoon Walk

Image• Posted on November 16, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet
One beautifully frosted cupcake with sprinkles, placed on a delicate vintage plate, adding a touch of elegance to your treat.

How to Make Perfect Swiss Buttercream for Your Cupcakes

Image• Posted on November 14, 2022September 25, 2025 by Janet
A plate of homemade ginger kisses sandwiched with buttercream, ready to serve for morning tea.

Old-Fashioned Ginger Kisses with Buttercream Filling

Image• Posted on November 7, 2022September 25, 2025 by Janet
A Japanese bowl contain a yoghurt breakfast of fruits, yoghurt, seeds, mint and pea shoot.

Breakfast Yoghurt Bowl

Image• Posted on November 1, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

Visiting George Town, Penang for Three Days: Historic and Quaint

Image• Posted on October 27, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet

How the Two Villages Parable Teaches Us About Happiness

Image• Posted on October 27, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet
Rich and creamy lemon tart

Lemon Cheesecake Tart with Lemon Curd

Image• Posted on October 26, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Image• Posted on October 21, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet
Getting hit by a wave on top of beach bowlders

Moeraki Boulders/Kaihinaki – A Natural Marvel

Image• Posted on October 20, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet
Chocolate biscuits made with cornflakes, sugar, butter, cocoa, flour

Easy Afghan Biscuits with Icing and Walnuts – Classic Kiwi Treat

Image• Posted on October 18, 2022September 25, 2025 by Janet
A loaf of sticky banana gingerbread

A Proper Treat: Banana & Ginger Loaf

Image• Posted on October 17, 2022September 25, 2025 by Janet

Cooking With Basker: Easy Salmon Curry

Image• Posted on October 8, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

A Weekend in New Plymouth: City, Taranaki Maunga and Beaches

Image• Posted on September 29, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet

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About Janet ✨

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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.

Thanks so much for stopping by! ♡ Janet

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