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Life With Janet

Notes & Nibbles from My Scrapbook

Author: Janet

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

Cambodia and Vietnam: The Best 12 Day Tour Jam Packed with Sights and Experiences

Image• Posted on November 25, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet

Coconut Lemon Cake with Syrup & Topping

Image• Posted on November 23, 2022September 25, 2025 by Janet

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
Street art painting of a man using an ancient bicycle with cart at front to carry goods, piled high with black bundles

Visiting Ipoh: A City That Has A Lot to Offer

Image• Posted on September 21, 2022September 9, 2025 by Janet
Beautiful cocktail glass for whiskey sour

Whiskey Sour Recipe: The Perfect Pre-Dinner Drink for Spring Evenings

Image• Posted on September 13, 2022June 10, 2025 by Janet

Chocolate Mousse Tart – A Simple Make-Ahead Dessert

Image• Posted on September 12, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

Our Wedding Anniversary Getaway, Gaya Island, Malaysia

Image• Posted on July 30, 2022November 27, 2022 by Janet

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Image• Posted on July 30, 2022April 27, 2025 by Janet

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Hokey pokey biscuits also known as golden syrup biscuits

Hokey Pokey Biscuits – A Timeless Treat!

Image• Posted on July 29, 2022September 25, 2025 by Janet

Creamy Potato and Pasta Bake

Image• Posted on June 16, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

Hundertwasser Art Centre, Whangārei: Inspiring Art and Architecture

Image• Posted on May 9, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet

Tinopai: Small and Peaceful Coastal Settlement on the Kaipara Harbour

Image• Posted on May 9, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet
A charming dessert plate featuring beautifully poached and roasted pears in white wine, served alongside a generous slice of rich chocolate torte. The pears shine with a lovely glaze

Poached and Roasted Pears

Image• Posted on March 14, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet
A rich, decadent chocolate torte with a slightly cracked top, dusted with cocoa powder, served on a simple plate alongside a drizzle of chocolate sauce and elegant white wine–poached pears. The dense, nutty interior of the torte contrasts beautifully with the glossy pear, creating a comforting yet refined dessert perfect for special occasions.

Two Nuts Chocolate Torte

Image• Posted on March 14, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty: Crystal Clear Water and Stunning Landscape

Image• Posted on March 2, 2022June 6, 2025 by Janet

Garden Walk: Domain Wintergardens, Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau

Image• Posted on February 27, 2022September 6, 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.

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