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Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs are on a wooden board. They are covered in chocolate and sprinkles. Three are sitting on the left edge of frame. One is cut open showing the peanut butter and marshmallow filling. Two of the eggs are in small chicken egg cups.

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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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E te whānau, is the idea of making Hot Cross Buns E te whānau, is the idea of making Hot Cross Buns from scratch a little daunting? Kei te pai (all good), I have the perfect solution 🌸 

Try these Hot Cross Bun Scones. They have all the delicious hot cross bun spices and flavours but are made, baked and in your hot little hands within the hour. Look out for the gooey surprise in the middle too! 

And if you want a touch of pizazz, a whipped butter, made in under five minutes will wow your manuhiri (guests) and your whānau (family)!

If this sounds like you, type FABULOUS in the comments and I will send the recipe to your DM's! Woo hoo - I can't wait for you all to try this one! 

Videography and photography by @thesaarahproject
Let's take another look at the kīwaha (sayings) we Let's take another look at the kīwaha (sayings) we have learnt over the past couple of months. Have loved the feedback on these little videos - ngā mihi nui! ❤️

Karawhuia - go for it.
Kia tau - calm down
Kei a koe te tikanga - it is up to you (one person)
Ka wani kē - you're so clever (celebrating someone's knowledge or expertise)
Ka aroha - how sad (sharing disappointment or regret). Can also be used as sarcasm.
15 sweet little Hēki Aranga Pata Pīnati (Peanut Bu 15 sweet little Hēki Aranga Pata Pīnati (Peanut Butter Easter Eggs), perfect for sharing (or not 😉). Adapt the mix-ins to your liking and have some fun in the kāuta (kitchen) this Easter. 🐣 

Ngā kai (Ingredients):
100 g pata kūteretere (softened butter)
1 C (165 g) puehu huka (icing sugar)
2 teaspoon (10 ml) wanira (vanilla)
1 C (270 g) @picspeanutbutter pata pīnati mātao (chilled peanut butter)
¾ C (90 g) peru oneone (ground almonds) or kokonati pūtī (desiccated coconut)
¾ C māngohe iti (mini marshmallows)
¼ C rōpere tauraki-tio (freeze-dried strawberries)
250 g tiakarete parauri (dark chocolate, 50%)
1 tablespoon noni (neutral oil)
50 g ruireka (sprinkles)

Cream together the pata kūteretere (softened butter), puehu huka (icing sugar) and wanira (vanilla) until pale and fluffy. Add the pata pīnati mātao (chilled peanut butter) and mix gently. Fold through peru oneone (ground almonds) or kokonati pūtī (desiccated coconut), then stir in chopped māngohe iti (mini marshmallows) and rōpere tauraki-tio (freeze-dried strawberries). Whakaranuhia te katoa (mix everything together) and chill.

Roll into 15 hēki (eggs) and refrigerate until firm. Melt tiakarete (chocolate) with noni (oil) over a gentle simmer, then coat each hēki (egg) in tiakarete kua rewaina (melted chocolate). Finish with ruireka (sprinkles) and chill again until set.

Store your Hēki Aranga (Easter Eggs) in the pouaka mātao (refrigerator) for up to a week… if they last that long 🤍

Photography and videography by @thesaarahproject 

#HēkiAranga #EasterBaking #ReoMāori #HomemadeTreats #picspeanutbutter
Kia ora e te whānau - Aranga (Easter) Content inco Kia ora e te whānau - Aranga (Easter) Content incoming this week! I have some really fun recipes to share with you all. 

These EASTER EGG COOKIES  are such a fun way to stretch out those cookies. Type MARSHMALLOW into the comments and I can send you the recipe 💖

Videography and photography by @thesaarahproject 🌺
Kia ora e te whānau, I loved these kupu hou (new w Kia ora e te whānau, I loved these kupu hou (new words) that @reomaori gifted us this week. What an awesome resource for us to use so we can mix up the way we respond to the question 'Kei te pēhea koe?'

Which one will use this coming week?
Peanut Butter Rice Bubble Slice - Keke Puarere me Peanut Butter Rice Bubble Slice - Keke Puarere me te Pata Pīnati - it is such a simple but delicious slice that is not too sweet. Perfect with a cuppa or for lunch boxes! 

Type the word PUARERE (which means Rice Bubbles in te reo Māori) in to the comments and I will send you the recipe). ❤️

Photography and videography by the mighty @thesaarahproject ❤️
Kia ora e te whānau - a little throw back to a fun Kia ora e te whānau - a little throw back to a fun recipe. Penu amiami (pesto) needs no recipe really, just add whatever you have (especially herbs that are starting to turn) and enjoy the full bodied flavour that it brings! 

For me, toasted sourdough with a pop of flavoured kirīmi tīhi (cream cheese), homemade penu amiami (pesto) and fresh tōmato (tomatoes), seasoned with tote (salt) and pepper (pepa) is the ultimate comfort food. What's yours? ❤️❤️
Ka aroha - a great phrase to know. Here is Te Ak Ka aroha - a great phrase to know. 

Here is Te Aka's definition: 
how sad, how disappointing, what a pity - an idiom used to express sympathy, disappointment or regret. It can also be used in a sarcastic way or to emphasise an idea.
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