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Featured in the Santa Monica Daily: Former Palisades resident brings New Zealand baking brand home to the Westside

A personal reflection on returning to the Westside with Secret Kiwi Kitchen, the New Zealand baking brand I founded in Auckland during lockdown. Featured in the Santa Monica Daily Press, the story brings together old Californian ties, new beginnings and the people who have welcomed our journey back home.

From Auckland to Los Angeles: Secret Kiwi Kitchen Lands in Gelson’s Markets
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From Auckland to Los Angeles: Secret Kiwi Kitchen Lands in Gelson’s Markets

Our New Zealand baking mixes are heading to Southern California, just in time for the holiday baking season. We have...

What Is Morning Tea? The Beloved New Zealand Tradition
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What Is Morning Tea? The Beloved New Zealand Tradition

In New Zealand, morning tea is more than a cup of tea or coffee. It's a familiar part of everyday...

New Zealand Baking: One of the World's Best-Kept Secrets
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New Zealand Baking: One of the World's Best-Kept Secrets

Discover why New Zealand baking is one of the world's best-kept secrets, from ginger crunch and Kiwi scones to a relaxed, ingredient-led baking tradition.

 

From Rosewater to Rose Cakes: The History of the Rose in Baking
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From Rosewater to Rose Cakes: The History of the Rose in Baking

For centuries, the rose has been more than a flower. Its petals have been steeped into fragrant water, preserved with...

Brownies with cardamon and cinnamon
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How to Zhuzh Up Your Baking Mix: Spices and Flavours for Brownies, Blondies and Cakes

A good brownie doesn't need much. But sometimes one small addition can take a simple bake somewhere completely unexpected. We...

What the Heck Is a New Zealand Slice?
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What the Heck Is a New Zealand Slice?

A Slice Is Not Pizza: What Is a New Zealand Slice?

Discover the delicious history of the Kiwi slice, from community cookbooks and family baking tins to one of New Zealand’s most beloved treats, Ginger Crunch. Learn what makes a slice uniquely Kiwi and why this buttery, gingery classic deserves a place in your kitchen.

New Zealand Herald: Made Here Featuring Secret Kiwi Kitchen
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New Zealand Herald: Made Here Featuring Secret Kiwi Kitchen

We’re incredibly proud to be featured in the New Zealand Herald’s Made HERE showcase, celebrating New Zealand businesses and the...