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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.
Janet in the kitchen holding a vintage plate filled with delicious homemade chocolate fudge, ready to serve.

Easy Microwave Chocolate Fudge

Image• Posted on June 21, 2021September 25, 2025 by Janet
Close-up of golden oat base topped with smooth ginger icing and crystallised ginger pieces

1970s Ginger Crunch Recipe

Image• Posted on June 11, 2021May 11, 2026 by Janet
Buttery Almond Madeira Cake with a Crunchy Top fresh from the oven and ready on a plate to cut and enjoy.

Buttery Almond Madeira Cake with a Crunchy Top

Image• Posted on June 8, 2021June 16, 2026 by Janet

Creamy Overnight Oats with Banana – Easy, Healthy Breakfast Recipe

Video• Posted on June 7, 2021June 6, 2025 by Janet

The Door Ways of Morocco

Image• Posted on June 3, 2021June 6, 2025 by Janet

Easy Turmeric Latte (Golden Milk) – Anti-Inflammatory & Delicious

Video• Posted on May 24, 2021September 22, 2025 by Janet

Our Motorhome Tour of the South Island, Nov 2020

Image• Posted on May 3, 2021July 22, 2025 by Janet

Chocolate ANZAC Biscuits

Image• Posted on April 19, 2021September 25, 2025 by Janet

Our Tour of the West Coast, South Island, Nov 2020

Image• Posted on April 16, 2021June 6, 2025 by Janet

A Slice of Autumn: Walnut Pie with a Hint of Chocolate

Image• Posted on April 5, 2021September 22, 2025 by Janet

Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

Image• Posted on April 5, 2021September 22, 2025 by Janet

Our Trip To Stewart Island, March 2021

Image• Posted on March 28, 2021June 18, 2025 by Janet

Western Springs Lakeside Park Walk: Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau

Image• Posted on March 8, 2021June 6, 2025 by Janet
Janet in the kitchen with a pot of tea and a slice of Burnt Butter Cake, ready to sneak off and enjoy a quiet moment.

Burnt Butter Cake – Beurre Noisette Cake

Image• Posted on March 4, 2021September 25, 2025 by Janet

All Things Macaron

Image• Posted on February 17, 2021March 28, 2026 by 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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