One of the many things I crave from New Zealand (including Whittakers, sheep and my family – perhaps not in that order…) is honey. Manuka, of course, has eeked it’s way into international fame, but I feel some of the lesser-known honeys need more credit. New Zealand prides itself on a huge range from trees other than the Manuka. Kamahi, Pohutukawa, Rewarewa, Clover…
I mustn’t complain about sweet syrups when I live in the land of maple syrup – which most times is a fine substitute for honey! But the odd recipe calls for a good NZ honey. As does the morning slice of toast, ableit no Vogels or crumpet.
The recipe for this delectably sweet, pear & honey tart is beautifully crafted with step by step instructions over at Two Spoons – another fellow foodie living abroad (Australia). Zo was fortunate enough to get her hands on Kamahi honey. For Canadian residents wanting to perfect what could be an ‘ordinary’ pear tart, try and source a quality local honey and send it my way to use in the frangipane, and to brush over the pears prior to baking.
Seriously beautiful. There are some great honey producers on Vancouver Island, luckily for me!
Oh good! Same in Montreal, and I’m sure plenty throughout Canada. Unfortunately our little northern supermarkets only stock the Billy Bee squeeze honey. It’s not bad – just not fabulous tasting!
Yes, I also craved Manuka honey while living in Canada. Nothing quite like it. Lovely photos and really like your new profile photo. You look very thoughtful 🙂
That is truly beautiful 🙂
Loves hearing you on the radio this morning Christina. You sound so canadian!! Beautiful food as always.
No… do I? Heck I tried so hard not to! Haha.
Yay glad you liked it 🙂 I find myself seriously craving creamed clover honey, which is funny because it was always so cheap back in New Zealand and in Australia it’s ridiculous. Same with Whittakers sadly!
Heard you on the radio the other morning, and have been devouring this blog ever since 🙂 I love that you had the guts to move so far away, and then open your own café! You and J are pretty incredible.