* Choice (adjective). Kiwi slang for something excellent.
The title of best chocolate cake in New Zealand might be up for debate but there’s no doubt which is the most famous. A delicious slice of chocolate cake made in Lower Hutt, near Wellington, achieved global publicity in 2017 … Read More
Bakers are working harder to come up with award-winning hot cross buns as sales boom in the run up to Easter. With some hot cross buns going on sale a couple of months ahead of Easter (and some bakers offering … Read More
Ex-pat Brits and visitors from the United Kingdom often pine for homely treats such as the Melton Mowbray-style pork pie. To much delight, and often after much searching, they can find expertly-made pork pies throughout the country, often made by … Read More
Canterbury bakeries make the best Christmas mince pies, according to the results of a national competition to find who bakes the festive fare the best. The top 10 mince pies (as judged by an expert panel) include four baked in … Read More
A bacon and egg pie with golden pastry and mouth-watering flavour has been judged the best pie in New Zealand. It was awarded the title of Supreme Award winner at the 20th annual Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards. The … Read More