Beauty and the Feast

Theresa Sjoquist

A passion for our natural heritage, an imaginative artistic vision, and some determined scrounge-hounding has resulted in the destination café that is Eutopia, in Northland’s Kaiwaka. Here’s to checking the coffee and finding out what’s behind the scenes. First opened in 2001, Eutopia Café had fallen into disrepair when Marijke Valkenburg and her husband Robert […]

Spicy Fruit Cake – European Style

Spicy Fruit cake - photo Theresa Sjoquist

Spicy Fruit Cake – European style – Boiled fruit cake which is quick and easy to make. Slice and butter it and everyone will be your friend. Freezes well.   Spicy Fruit cake – photo Theresa Sjoquist This sophisticated fruit cake is delicious with or without butter and is a popular favourite with old and […]

Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

AppleStrudel - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

Apple Strudel is originally a  middle European dish, most  likely having originated in  Austria. This recipe is not a  true strudel but it is divine,  and everyone wants more  than one piece. I’ve used ordinary flaky puff  pastry and relied on spices  to make the most of the  fruit. I serve slices of Apple Strudel […]