Snow-skin mooncakes are a bit of a rarity around these parts, even more so than traditional mooncakes. Traditional mooncakes have a chewy crust made of a type of pastry, and heavy fillings like lotus pasteContinue reading
Category: Dessert
Fukurou Patisserie, Newmarket
Fukurou Patisserie is, as far as I know, the only cafe in NZ specializing in mille crepe cakes. And boy was I thrilled when I heard about it! I’ve always been in love with milleContinue reading
Mellow, High St
I confess – I have a huge thing for mille crepe. Fell in love with it from the first time I tried it in Malaysia. Luscious cream and jam sandwiched between layers of thin crepes,Continue reading
Chatime, Queen St
I’ve always been a huge Chatime fan, ever since its appearance on Malaysian shores several years ago. If I absolutely had to choose a favourite bubble tea brand, this would be it – with SouthContinue reading
Frasers, Mt Eden
We visited Frasers in Mt Eden Village last weekend for brunch, after being recommended by a friend. The first thing I notice is the mouth-watering display of gorgeous cakes by the counter – several typesContinue reading
OKO Dessert Kitchen, CBD
I was thrilled to find OKO Dessert Kitchen by Aotea Square, a mere stone’s throw from the university – would this turn out to be the next Milse? The name did strike me as ratherContinue reading
Chatime (Coming soon)
I saw this on Queen Street in front of the shop that used to be Pie Face – and got waaaaay more excited than I should’ve been! Totally made my day. :) Chatime is myContinue reading
Dessert Dojo, Ponsonby
I’ve been looking forward to trying out this place for a while – Auckland’s very own little cold stone creamery! The novelty of being able to make your own custom ice cream sounded very appealingContinue reading
YOC Yoghurt Culture, Newmarket
I was struck by a waffle craving again, so given that I was in Newmarket for the day, off to Yoghurt Culture I went! I had the “Super waffle” deal – a waffle with twoContinue reading
Meet Fresh, CBD
(Update 22/8/14: Added a more legible photo of the store menu.) This is one of those rare, welcome occasions where a much-awaited place opens ahead of the expected time AND things go reasonably smoothly. Meet FreshContinue reading
Meet Fresh (coming soon)
I came across this unusually-named shop on Lorne St today – it’s still under construction and will apparently open late August. From everything I’ve read about it so far, I can’t wait! :) I’ve alwaysContinue reading
Butlers Chocolate Cafe, Sylvia Park
Tucked away at one end of Sylvia Park, this cafe beckons to the chocoholic with its carefully arranged rows of gourmet chocolates. Many a time have I fallen prey to the siren’s call while shopping,Continue reading