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Life With Janet

Recipes, travel and lifestyle ideas.

Category: Recipes – Bake at Home

My home baking made easy, great ideas for family treats or for special occasions, also some fave old fashioned recipes to bookmark for use time and time again

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
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
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

Chocolate ANZAC Biscuits

Image• Posted on April 19, 2021September 25, 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.

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A few favourite moments from our long weekend in Melbourne. Good food, plenty of walking, a show, and a little shopping. ❤️🇦🇺 🍊🎄 My Jaffa Pavlova! Topped with whipped cream, fresh orange segments, candied orange slices, Terry's Chocolate Orange and a sweet tangy orange drizzle. Made especially for a Mid-Winter Christmas dinner! ✨ Our last few days in China were spent exploring vibrant Shanghai. From historic streets to glittering skylines, delicious food, and unforgettable memories, it was the perfect way to end an amazing adventure. 🇨🇳❤️ Three beautiful cities, each with its own charm. From the peaceful canals and gardens of Suzhou to the lakeside beauty of Wuxi and the stunning scenery of Hangzhou, every stop gave us something special to remember. Here are a few moments from the second leg of our travels in China. 🇨🇳 Our first four days in China have been spent exploring Beijing, and we've loved every minute. So much history, amazing sights, delicious food, and plenty of unforgettable memories already. 🇨🇳❤️ Happy birthday Nisha! 🎂 💖 Four wonderful days in Queenstown. Mountains, lakes, vineyards, autumn colours, good food, good wine, plenty of walking, and more ice cream than we probably needed. A perfect little getaway. ❤️ My sourdough bread — fresh, crusty, and topped with sesame seeds 🍞 Pistachio and White Chocolate Loaf Cake!

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