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Black Forest Trifle
I made this trifle for Christmas and it was a hit. I used the tiramisu recipe from New World but exchange the biscuits for cake and added a filling of red fruit filling and strawberry filling. I just added some Whittaker’s 76% dark chocolate melted and added in some cream to the tiramisu mix. I […]
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South African Porridge made in the Rice Cooker
I love my rice cooker simply because it’s so versatile. I remember my dad always made us porridge and we would eat it with sausages and Worcestershire sauce. I found an easy way to make this delicious maize meal porridge without having to stand hours in front of the stove. Just follow the instruction on […]
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Chocolate Cupcakes – No Oil or Butter Required
Who doesn’t love chocolate cupcakes, and no oil or butter required. Our kids love these and finished them in one day. We had no oil or butter in our house and so this recipe was made. I was suprised at how fluffy it is and so delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. Method […]
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Kristie’s Pantry Facebook Group
Want to be part of a great community where you get to share all my recipes that you make and bake? You can simply join my group on Facebook by clicking the link below 👇 https://www.facebook.com/groups/949949165214712/?ref=share_group_link
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The Inspiring Story of Koeksister Pot & The Successful Women Behind it
Since arriving in NZ almost 5 years ago, I always loved eating koeksisters. Since our move to Pukekohe 4 years ago, I got to know aunty Christa who makes the best koeksisters. I vow by her koeksisters and recommend her to everyone. I also got to know her big heart and how she only used […]
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Banana Milk Tart
Enjoy this banana milk tart pudding on a warm summers day, cool of and enjoy the delicious banana taste. If you have any bananas leftover, this recipe is perfect for you. In your blender, blend up 5 ripe bananas add in 700ml of milk, 2 eggs and coconut Condensmilk or normal dairy Condensmilk if you […]
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The Day I started using my voice & speaking up, is the day I also started losing friends like flies, I guess the genuine one’s like me is like a needle in a haystack
I’ve been on my healing and self discovery journey for quite some time now, and I find it very interesting that as soon I stand up for myself, I started losing friends left, right and centre. I’m an empath, which means I feel very deeply and are very in tune with my emotions. I’m an […]
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Mom’s Jobs Never Ends
Over stimulation. The house, the dishes, the kitchen, the washer is full, the dryer is full, clothes need folded, clothes need hung, the to do list, the never ending mental thoughts, I’ve heard mama 1088645 times today, I gotta watch them jump and do a weird move because they asked me to, if I don’t […]
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Something I want to achieve this year.
Something that I want to achieve this year, is to finally be a registered teacher and work in the ECE and Kindy centres as a relief teacher. To touch little hearts and minds. With that I also want to save more, spend less and buy what I want without worrying as the cost of living […]
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How would I define Success?
Success is merely an end goal but also a destination. Success can be measured by the people you have in your life rather than things. I would like to think of success as a measurement to a means than the final outcome. Success define us in some ways. It can be looked at from different […]
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2nd January in Kerikeri
On the last day of our weekend in Kerikeri we drove home after a good hanging out with our friends in Kerikeri. We cannot wait to stay longer to do some more exploring and eating all the delicious taco’s. Playing outside and inside before we head home. We will see you soon Kerikeri.
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New Year’s Day in Kerikeri
For new year’s day we spend the day inside as it was very cold and windy. We ate leftover breakfast taco’s for breakfast that was yum. Me and my husband also catch up with our friends that also recently immigrated to NZ. It was so great having chats with them and learning how it is […]
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Happiness is a Journey, not a Destination
We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough, and we’ll be more content when they are. After that, we’re frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out […]
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Caramel Slice – The Healthier Version – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Keto Friendly
In New Zealand it is very well known that kiwi’s love there caramel slice. I decided to make a healthier version, since we are all or mostly want to eat healthier and snack on healthier sweet treats. This version is not only keto friendly, but also those that cannot eat gluten with gut problems or […]
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Our Mount Maunganui Holiday – Day 4
Day 4 of our holiday was our last day of our holiday, as the next day it was book out day and packing and driving back home day. It was a beautiful sunny, warm day and a perfect day to go for a hike to Moturiki Island. The photos of the sunny outlook from our […]
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Our Mount Maunganui Holiday – Day 3
On day 3 it was raining and pouring down in buckets. The kids were a little frustrated and bored so we took them to the Chipmunks, an inside play area for kids to play and climb and explore. There is also an eating hub for the parents/caregivers to get something to eat or drink for […]
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Our Mount Maunganui Holiday – Day 2
On day 2 of our holiday, it was a bit overcast and raining as well. Did I forget to mention that Mount Maunganui is only 2 hours away from us, which is very nice and it’s such a beautiful place to visit. It reminds me not only of Ballito in South-Africa but also of Plettenberg […]
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Blue Ox Babe
We FINALLY made our way to the very FAMOUS & POPULAR eating SPOT in TOWN 😁 @blueoxbabebbq It just took 4 years living Pukekohe. 🙈 They are always fully booked and on the most random days we got a spot. The SMOKED Brisket & Pork Belly was soft, juicy and filled with flavour. The chips […]
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Our Mount Maunganui Holiday – Day 1
It has been 17 days since my last blog post and there is a very good reason for that. We went on holiday, the first time in 2 years since the Covid19 Pandemic began. It was wonderful to fall asleep with the sea sound in the background the sun and walks on the beach. The […]
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Keto Eats Recipe E-Book
I’m excited to share with you the ohr Keto Eats Recipe E-book. It’s now to buy on Etsy Store for only $11.50 NZD! Let me know your thoughts and if you would like to see more recipe e-books. Enjoy! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1337047844/keto-eats-recipe-e-book
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My Mental Health & Me
As we head into the silly season very soon, I would just like to remind you to take care of your mental health and yourself too. As a society we are always taught to place our own self care and mental health on the back burner. To tell you the truth, that does more harm […]
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Make It Count
With every obstacle comes forces and fears the uncertainty of tomorrow We are all on borrowed time as we growolder we realise what the meaning of time really entails We build connections andlifelong friendswe go through parenthood and look into our children’s eyes We see the world through new lenses the lenses of innocence and […]
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To The Girl Who Moved Away From Her Family
Some days you feel independent and loved and other days you feel forgotten and confused!Nobody said it would be emotionally and physically hard on you, but nobody said it was easy!These times help us grow into strong woman, but the process can come in waves!.The phone calls, texts, Facebook posts, and FaceTiming can only do […]
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Milk Tart Liqueur – Three Flavors – Original – Caramel – Chocolate
You have milk tart and then you have “melk tertjies”. It’s the alcoholic verion of milk tart we all love. I thought I would jazz it up with three flavors, where you can make it in three flavors yes THREE to your hearts content. For the ORIGINAL milk tart liqueur just add in a 600ml […]
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Coconut Cream Cheesecake
I love everything coconut and this is delicious too. It’s halve dairy and halve non-dairy. The original cheesecake recipe is on my blog. For the base you can use any vanilla biscuits, crushed and then mix with a fork with 50g melted butter. Pressed into a glass tray and place into the fridge to set. […]
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Chocolate Brownie Malva Pudding
Since we are in the spirit of the brownies, I made this malva pudding, it’s a warm pudding but my daughter says it tastes just like brownie, so that where the name come from. I took the malva pudding that is already on here and turned it into a chocolate malva pudding. It is quite […]
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Chocolate Coconut Brownies (Dairy Free & Gluten Free)
I made this recipe using only coconut flour. It came out better than I expected and was so delicious. Best of all it is dairy free and you can change it up using a different flour like almond flour or any other gluten free flour. My husband took one bite and then ate halve of […]
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Etsy Shop is Open
My Etsy Shop is Live 🚨🚨🚨 My stockpiling Chart is updated and some more stockpiling information and charts incoming! With some recipes! Go check it out! https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/KristiesPantry
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Death by Chocolate Cake by Jamie
I received this recipe by my good friend Jamie. This is a delicious cake recipe. You can use this recipes buttercream or decorate to your own preferences. Ingredients for the Cake:1 Cup of Flour1 Cup of Sugar2 Tbs Cocoa Powder1/4 Tsp Salt1/2 Cup of Water1/2 Cup of Oil4 Eggs Seperated2 Tsp Baking Powder1 Tsp Vanilla […]
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Vanilla Sponge Cupcakes with Buttermilk & Cream
Me and my girls had so much fun making these. It was a spur of the moment thing when we literally mixed up a few ingredients and out came the most fluffiest, yummiest cupcakes. Definitely gone be our go to vanilla recipe. In a glass bowl mix together 4 egg yolks with 1 cup of […]
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Chocolate Coconut Milk
When I came across smoothie on Tik Tok having made the coconut milk, I was inspired as there wasn’t a chocolate version. I made my own and it turned out so delicious. You can add normal sugar, honey or any other sweetener to your own preferences. To make the coconut milk you will need: 1 […]
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Chilli Con Carne
This recipe is probably one of my families favourites. We learned to love chillies and everything that is warm and comforting food in the cold winter, and rainy months. I tweaked it to the way we enjoy it and with more mexican added beans it tastes even more fabulous. Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil500g minced […]
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Hazella Chocolate Mousse
The new Whittaker’s Hazella Chocolate is devine. It’s a creamy hazelnut truffle filling with decadent chocolate covering. For my inspiration I decided to make some chocolate mousse. In 2 glass bowls seperate 6 eggs. The egg yolks and egg whites in 2 seperate glass bowls. Using an electric hand mixer, whip up the egg whites […]
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The Plant Barn Café – Takanini
Me and my husband visited the plant barn café a few months ago on a lunch date out. The food was lovely and it was lovely sitting outside and hearing the birds churping while we were spending some quality time together.
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As Mom’s we experience big transitions too – The Big Leaps our Children Experience – Become Our Big Leaps Too
You know that day that changed your life forever, that day when you held your newborn baby in your arms for the very first time. You know that how you felt, being anxious, nervous, excited, overflowing joy and all in one. How you went from being a women and only two people in your household […]
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Father’s Day Cupcakes
Me and the girls made these fathers day cupcakes. They had so much fun decorating and baking with me.
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Mini Chicken Cordon Blue Bites
I love chicken and cheese and with bacon it’s even more delicious. Just take about 300g of skinned and deboned chicken breast and cut up into strips. Take about 300g of streaky bacon and have at least 10 to 15 small pieces of cheese strips. Start by wrapping the chicken around a piece of cheese […]
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Frozen Elsa Cupcakes
Our Daughter’s 4th birthday theme was Elsa from Frozen everything. She had so much fun and love eating all the snowflakes off the cupcakes. I had so much fun baking and decorating it and learned so much in the process too, using the russian tips for the very first time. These are how my cupcakes […]
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Stock Ice Cubes
Whats better than saving on those dollars than using the vegetables, stock juice and leftover meat from your roasts or any stew? Getting your own stock cubes out of it. It’s not only a money saver, it’s also versatile as you can use any veggies with the flavour juice left. It’s a big money saver […]
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Home Made Cashew Milk (Sweetened – Optional)
Good morning, sorry that I have been missing in action this past week, alot have been going on and my health is not good lately. I will do my best to post all the recipes I have lined up. Sorry for the delay. This morning in NZ time, I bring you cashew milk, you can […]
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Pik ‘n Mix
Thank you@piknmixnz For the quick delivery and packed perfectly for Claire’s 4th Birthday coming up, for her party at Kindy and at home. They are based in our hometown, Pukekohe & have so much variety and the prices is very affordable. It’s wonderful to support a small business and a local business. Support LOCAL. You […]
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The Stay at Home Mom – The Elephant in the Room Nobody Talks About
Stay at home mom (SAHM) or work from home in my case.. depression….The elephant in the room nobody talks about. I mean, how DARE you complain after being gifted this opportunity to stay at home and raise YOUR own kids, but it’s not that simple. Of course we SAHM’s are being grateful to stay home […]
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The Cheesecake Shop
Have become one of my favourite shops to shop for cakes to cheesecakes and everything in between. They have the most delicious rainbow coloured birthday 🎂 cake 🥳, decorated with swiss meringue buttercream and sprinkles. You can add your own custom message too. May I just say that their cheesecake is one of the best […]
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Banana Pancakes (The South African Version is called Flapjacks)
These banana fritters are so yum. Me and my husband made it a few years ago and I came across our recipe on Facebook on my memories. That instantly took me back and we are making it soon for our kids too. Ingredients: 3 Bananas Mashed1 Cup Flour2 Eggs5ml Baking Powder5ml Vanilla Essence Method:Mash the […]
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Dairy Free Melkkos – Cocoa Powder is Optional to give it a Chocolate Taste
I decided to change the milk of the melkkos to dairy free, almond milk or any other milk you prefer. Our toddler actually enjoyed it so much that she ate with me. In a mixing bowl add in 50g of butter into 250ml of flour, 5ml baking powder and a dash of salt. The flour […]
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The Mental Load
As mom’s we have so much to carry, that sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves too. We carry this mental load that no one really sees, the emotional baggage of all our loved ones. The wiping away of tears and always being their for everyone and always needed. We cry behind closed doors, […]
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Chocolate Mousse Tiramisu
Chocolate Mousse is Simply my Favourite Dessert. Combine that with Tiramisu and you have dessert heaven. The Recipe will be up shortly on my blog, it needs to be set overnight in tbe fridge so that it can set. The Perfect Dessert for Oxtail Potjie or any dish. I thought of combining the two and […]
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Birthday Celebrations in Keri Keri
A few weeks ago, we drove to Keri Keri to celebrate my friends birthday. Our friendship is so special to me. We celebrated with lots of shared platters and I got to know her friends to. What lovely ladies. It was a short getaway, but a good one. We are planning our next trip to […]
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Three Bean Salad by Connor & Jamie
This three bean salad was made by our good friends Jamie and Connor. It’s the most easiest recipe anddelicious too. Ingredients 2 cans mixed beans 1 can butter beans 1 can French cut green beans 1 green pepper – cored and cut finely 1 red onion – peeled and cut finely 125 ml brown vinegar […]
Kristie's Pantry
Where my husband and I share our love for cooking and baking. Exploring New Zealand and everything in between.
Kristie
A self taught homecook and baker. South African born and raised. Currently living in New Zealand. Me and my husband cook together and enjoy the family orientated life that New Zealand has to offer. On my blog you will find recipes, to feel good reads and everything in between. I hope you enjoy this journey with us. Happy cooking, baking, exploring & reading with us!
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