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Sourdough Rhubarb & Cardamom Galette

christinajbartlett — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 13:30:43 +0000

I recently stumbled upon a flourishing row of rhubarb plants while walking through the neighbourhood, and the home owner generously invited me to take my pick. The rhubarb stems that grow there are perfect – thin and red. Simmered very briefly, then left to soak in their juices, the stems becomes evenly soft without cooking […]

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Raspberry & Pistachio Macaroon Tarts

christinajbartlett — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 05:28:50 +0000

Here’s a tasty little number for those coconut fans. Topped with homemade raspberry jam and pistachios it’s a light, salty-sweet tart that will satisfy those with or without dairy/gluten intolerances alike. Raspberry & Pistachio Macaroon Tarts Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen Serves 2 – 3 I made these for a girlfriend and myself, therefore only […]

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Wholewheat Apple Caramel Hand Pies

christinajbartlett — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:34:07 +0000

Happy 2015! We are only a couple of weeks in and already 2015 is shaping up to be a good one. The last few months has definitely seen a hiatus on the baking front. No specific reason why; perhaps as I focus more on consuming fruits and vegetables I bake less, spending more time reading […]

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pear & honey frangipane tart

christinajbartlett — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:01:24 +0000

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 […]

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hazelnut & chocolate mousse tarts

christinajbartlett — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:37:27 +0000

The newest café in Norman Wells has been quite a hit, and a heck of a lot of fun. Improvisation and creativity have become the most powerful tools. Actually , no – passion has been the most powerful tool, the drive behind taking such a ridiculous risk to try and feed people other than friends […]

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poached pear frangipane tarts

christinajbartlett — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:27:20 +0000

A little sweet treat for you and your love xx Poached Pear Frangipane Tarts Recipe from Little and Friday Cookbook Makes 6 tarts 1 x sweet, shortcrust pastry (recipe below) 1 cup frangipane (recipe below) 6 poached pears (recipe below) 1 tbsp manuka honey, to glaze. On a lightly floured bench, roll out pastry to […]

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apple mosaic salted caramel tart

christinajbartlett — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:09:19 +0000

Sounds finicky, but really it’s awfully simple. Pastry, apples and caramel sauce. Made extra simple if you happen to have puff pastry in the freezer already. Pastry that, say, you bought from the overpriced and (often) understocked Northern Mart in your tiny community, then took it home only to find it was EIGHTEEN months expired!* […]

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thanksgiving pecan pie

christinajbartlett — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:51:02 +0000

How do New Zealanders celebrate thanksgiving? Erm, we don’t. It’s a question I have been asked plenty over the last week. As well as “do you eat turkey on thanksgiving or, I imagine, lamb”? First – yes we have more sheep than people in NZ, but we don’t eat lamb for every celebratory meal! And […]

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{raw cashew} lemon & raspberry cheesecake

christinajbartlett — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:07:59 +0000

And it’s that time of the month again – another long weekend! Yep – one a month here. This country is pretty good! Can you believe the next long weekend will be Thanksgiving? We’ve almost been here 6 months. Oh how it has flown by. This weekend I will be: Creating nutritious treats, like this […]

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little fruit tarts

christinajbartlett — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:00:45 +0000

It’s the little community events that make a town thrive. It’s about getting a big deal into a tiny town and exposing lucky locals (like myself) to something wonderful. Like a painting workshop. Five weeks ago, renowned portrait artist Laurie McGaw visited Norman Wells. Alongside her childrens’ holiday art classes, she hosted a 5-week portrait […]

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