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Check out these new recipes – titiro mai ki ēnei tohutao hōu! Here are some of the newest recipes straight from the oven and in to your hands.

  • Lamington Cake

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  • Chocolate Charlotte Cake (No-bake)

    Chocolate Charlotte Cake (No-bake)

  • Bacon and Egg Brunch Buns

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Naomi Toilalo

Recipe Creator
Presenter | Influencer

Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau – I am Naomi Toilalo.

Welcome to my kāuta (kitchen), where I share delicious recipes and my kete of te reo Māori (basket of the Māori language). I have been sharing bi-lingual recipes and videos on my Whānaukai Instagram and Facebook page for the past five years. Whānaukai is a casual joining together of two common words in te reo Māori. Whānau means family and kai means food. When whānau and kai come together memories are made and people are blessed. This is what I hope for you all.

Through this website, I present to you an easy way to access my content in one beautiful space. You will find in-depth recipes and videos that will guide you through the process of baking the things I love. On top of that, I will teach you little snippets of te reo Māori because I yearn for the preservation of our beautiful language here in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Nau mai, whakatau mai nei ki tōku kāuta – welcome to my kitchen. I am so glad you are here!

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Sarah Henderson
All of the photography and videography in this website has been lovingly created by my dear friend Sarah Henderson. Sarah is a photographer & content creator, specialising in food & product styling, photography and videography. www.thesaarahproject.com

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Paul Toilalo
My husband, Paul is the composer and producer of all the music you hear on the website videos. So grateful for this incredible man.

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E te whānau, as I have been in my kāuta (kitchen E te whānau, as I have been in my kāuta (kitchen) today doing a final test on this recipe from a while ago, I have been watching the hīkoi happen in Pōneke (Wellington). Kei te poho kererū ahau i a tātou katoa - I am so proud of us all, who have made a stand whether in person or not! Kia kaha tonu e hoa mā! 

This KEKE HĀRIATA - CHARLOTTE CAKE is an amazing make ahead recipe and is so delicious! I have made some small tweaks to the recipe so if you want access to the recipe...and don't worry, you won't stuff up the second layer like I did in the recipe 😅!

Type HARIATA or CHARLOTTE in the comments and the link will appear in your DMs.

Or you can access it through this link: https://www.whanaukai.nz/charlotte-cake-no-bake/

This reel was made with funding by @te_mangai_paho 

Videography and photography by @thesaarahproject
E hoa mā! Have loved watching all the amazing foo E hoa mā! Have loved watching all the amazing footage of the hīkoi today! Wow, Māori and non-Māori alike, gathering together in unity. It gives me so much joy to see it all. Although I desperately wanted to go, I had a full day of mahi for Friday's shoot! 

Here is a recipe I did First Otaika Free-range eggs for Matariki! Completely forgot to the remove the last line though, you don't have to celebrate Matariki in November 😂! 

For the recipe type PĒKANA or BACON in to the comments and the recipe link will be sent to your DMs. 

You can also access the link here: https://www.whanaukai.nz/egg-and-bacon-brunch-buns/
E hoa mā - friends! Nominations for The Giving E hoa mā - friends! 

Nominations for The Giving Series 4.0 are open again! 

Next Friday I am going to be baking...

 🎄 GINGERBREAD SCROLLS
🎄 PANNA COTTA WITH SHORTBREAD

🎄 I will also give away a signed copy of my cookbook, handmade organic cotton cloths by @theshyhomemaker, a ceramic mug by @sr.ceramics and a bowl cover by @rinseandrepeatltd .

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO...
🎄 Is nominate yourself or anyone in your life who live in Auckland to go in the pool. 

TO ENTER:
🎄 Type AROHA in the comments section and a link for the nominations will be sent to your DMs. 

🎄 Or you can tap this link: https://www.whanaukai.nz/the-giving-series/ to nominate. 

Please remember the recipients must live in Tāmaki-makaurau (Auckland). Please do not add the nominations in to the comments section.

Ngā mihi nui, Naomi

🎄 These collection of photos by @thesaarahproject are some of the recipes we have done in the series so far. Nōku te honore - what an honour!
Forerro Rocher Cookies in the whare (house)! Com Forerro Rocher Cookies in the whare (house)! 

Comment FORERRO ROCHER in the comments and this fun recipe will be added to your DMs! 

You can also access the link from my website here: https://www.whanaukai.nz/forerro-rocher-cookies/

Videography and photography by @thesaarahproject
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā, he tohutao Kirihimete Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā, he tohutao Kirihimete e haere mai nei - Attention, Christmas recipes are on their way! 

This is my version of KAPU TARAWHARA - TRIFLE CUPS. I love all the different textures and flavours in this recipe and they look beautiful! 🍨 

Type TARAIWHARA or TRIFLE in the comments section and the link will be sent straight to your dms!

You can also find it on my website or by tapping this link: https://www.whanaukai.nz/trifle-cups/

Photography and videography by my amazing friend @thesaarahproject 💖
Tēnā koutou katoa - hey there everyone! 🍰 I Tēnā koutou katoa - hey there everyone! 🍰

I am so excited to share my LAMINGTON CAKE! It has:
Keke Kōpungapunga Wikitoria - Victoria Sponge Cake
Kirīmi tiakarete mā - white chocolate ganache
Tiamu rahipere - raspberry jam
Rahipere māota - fresh raspberries 
Kirīmi Tāwhiuwhiu - Whipped cream
And Kokonati - Coconut 🥥 

It is full of divine flavour while staying light and fluffy! 

🥥 Type KOKONATI or COCONUT if you want the recipe sent to your DMs.

 🥥 You can tap this link: https://www.whanaukai.nz/lamington-cake/ or you can find it on my website. 

🥥 The Giving Series is made with funding by @te_mangai_paho and I am so grateful to them. 🥹

🥥 Videography and photography by @thesaarahproject 

🥥 Music by @toilalo 

🥥 Mātanga reo (Reo expert) @niwamilroy 

🥥 Food deliveries and kaiāwhina (assistant) @kt_perky 

Beautiful cake stand made by @littlelinzi 💗
Tēnā koutou e hoa mā - hey everyone! This is Tēnā koutou e hoa mā - hey everyone! 

This is my Chocolate Mousse with Salted Carmel Cups. Perfect for a made ahead dessert for any occasion! 💖 

🍨 Type MOUSSE in the comments if you want this recipe in your DMs! 

 🍨 You can also access it through this link: https://www.whanaukai.nz/chocolate-mousse-and-salted-caramel-dessert/

🍨 Videography and photography by @thesaarahproject
Makue ana ngā parāoa iti nei - these buns are so Makue ana ngā parāoa iti nei - these buns are so delicious! Made using the same no-knead dough from the previous recipe, only these are stuffed with tīhi (cheese)! 🤯

I have made these a seperate recipe with a step by step video to help you along the way! 

Simply type TĪHI, CHEESY or CHEESE to get this recipe sent to your DMs. 

You can also use this link: https://www.whanaukai.nz/cheesy-no-knead-bread-buns/

This reel was made with funding by @te_mangai_paho 

Videography and photography by @thesaarahproject 

Mātanga reo (Reo expert): @niwa_ink 💗
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