Naomi Toilalo WhānauKai

Raspberry, Lemon and White Chocolate Sandwiches

Lemon, Raspberry & White Chocolate Biscuits

How to Brown Butter

Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Naan Bread with Garlic Herb Butter

Gingerbread Scrolls

Chocolate Charlotte Cake (No-bake)

Bacon and Egg Brunch Buns

Forerro Rocher Cookies

Trifle Cups

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Pani Popo – Samoan Coconut Buns

PANI POPO (Coconut Buns) – Parāoa Kokonati My Samoan husband Paul introduced me to pani popo and I am so glad that he did! Are they the Samoan alternative to the cinnamon scroll? Tērā pea – perhaps! They are soft, sweet buns, cooked in a delicious, creamy coconut sauce. I have added coconut milk in…

The Best Oaty Caramel Slice Ever!

Keke Tapatahi Karamea Ōti – Caramel Oat Slice I grew up on a farm down in South Otago. I was surrounded by incredible bakers, including my Mum and Aunties but also our neighbours. This slice reminds me of one of my friend’s Mum, her name is Pam and she was one of the best bakers…

Lemon and Strawberry Jam Drops (Thumbprint Cookies)

Lemon and Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies – Pihikete Tapukara Rēmana me te Rōpere I recently did a campaign for the lovely Barkers of Geraldine team as they launched their new Squeezy Fruit Preserves. They asked me to come up with a few recipes and these pihikete (biscuits) were one of them. I originally made them just…