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Kia ora e te iwi whānui – hey there everyone!

Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau – my name is Naomi Toilalo and I live in Tāmaki-makaurau (Auckland) in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Here you will find a range of my favourite recipes that I have created over the years. A step-by-step video is attached to every recipe with all the ingredients in te reo Māori and the English translation next to them. So jump on the waka with me and together let’s do some awesome baking with a heavy sprinkle of te reo Māori (Māori language).

Work with me

I’ve had the privilege of developing many recipes over the years for New Zealand companies such as Whittakers Chocolate, Pic’s Peanut Butter, Comvita Honey and Fly Buys. These recipes are for the purpose of social media marketing through Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok. The majority of the time I join forces with my super talented side-kick, Sarah Henderson. Sarah takes the photography and videography (featured throughout this website) and I do my favourite part, creating recipes. I also create social media content solo in which I do the recipe development, simple videography and photography.

Whatever you are looking for in your social media campaign, I would love to discuss it with you!

Whakapā mai – get in touch here.

Press

Beautiful food instantly relaxes people

Summer Times
January 2023

Naomi’s recipe
for happiness

Womans Day
November 2022

Combining passions for
te reo and baking

Otago Daily Times
November 2022

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Naomi Toilalo

Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau.
Welcome to my kāuta (kitchen), where together we will bake, create and learn te reo Māori (Māori language). With bi-lingual recipes and videos guiding you every step of the way, this is baking like you have never experienced before.
Nau mai, kuhu mai – come on in!

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FAVOURITE RECIPES

Chocolate Cake with Biscoff Buttercream

Chocolate Cake with Biscoff Buttercream – He Keke Tiakarete Aramona me te Pani Reka Biscoff. I created this Chocolate Cake with Biscoff Buttercream (cake) for reomaori. This keke (cake) honours the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), 2025. Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is a time for us…

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Coconut Buns (Pani Popo)

Samoan Coconut Buns (Pani Popo) – Parāoa Kokonati Welcome to my Samoan Coconut Buns (Pani Popo) recipe, the most popular recipe on my website so far. My Samoan husband Paul introduced me to pani popo and I am so glad that he did! They are soft, sweet buns, cooked in a delicious, creamy coconut sauce….

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S’mores No-bake Chocolate Cheesecake

S’mores No-bake Chocolate Cheesecake – Keke Kirīmi Tīhi Tiakarete My S’mores No-bake Chocolate Cheesecake is everything that is right in a dessert. I originally developed this recipe for Whittakers last year in celebration of Matariki. It is a no-bake cheesecake that has a crispy biscuit base, held together with a touch of pata (butter). Fill…

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How to make Italian Meringue

Italian Meringue – Merenge Itariana Italian meringue is one of the most stable and reliable meringues to make. Some recipes are way too sweet but this recipe has the perfect balance of sweet and creamy. Start the process by whipping kahu hēki (egg whites) and kirīmi tāta (cream of tartar) in to medium peaks. To…

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Categories

  • The Giving Series
  • The Giving Series — Thank you!
  • Basics – Tohutao Waiwai
  • Biscuits – Pihikete
  • Bread – Parāoa
  • Cakes – Keke
  • Dessert – Purini
  • No Bake – Tunu kore
  • Pastry – Pōhā
  • Peanut Butter – Pata Pīnati
  • Savoury – Kai Mōkarakara
  • Slices – Keke Tapatahi
  • Techniques – Āhua ā-mahi

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  • S’mores No-bake Chocolate Cheesecake
  • How to make Italian Meringue
  • Pecan Pie with Dark Chocolate
  • Chocolate Cake with Biscoff Buttercream
  • Brown Butter Vanilla Cupcakes

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How to make Italian Meringue

White Chocolate and Yogurt Stable Cream

Parmesan Wafers

Whipped Brown Butter

Homemade Vanilla Marshmallow

Naomi Toilalo

Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau!
Welcome to my kāuta,
I share recipes and my
kete of te reo Māori!

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