Month: December 2018

North Island New Zealand

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Hello Middle Earth! This is my last travel for 2018 and also my graduation trip. When I was planning this summer road trip for both North and South Island, I was very shocked by how expensive New Zealand is. Everything is easily at least NZD100 per pax hence I had to be very selective in my choice of activities. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed myself in the North Island especially at Rotorua and Taupo. We started the journey in Auckland and ended it in Wellington. From Wellington, we flew via Sounds Air to Picton for our South Island road trip. I really enjoy planning and sharing my road trips with fellow travellers. Feel free to leave comments or ask any questions! Travel plan Destination Duration of stay Distance travelled to next destination Auckland city 1N ~168km (2h 40min) Coromandel 3D2N or 2D1N ~156km (2h 20min) Matamata (Hobbiton Movie Set) Passing through ~88km (1h 20min) Waitomo 1N ~140km (2h) Rotorua 3D2N ~81km (1h) Taupo 2D1N ~372km (4h 40min) Wellington 1N Day 1 Arrive in Auckland city and spend …

Black bean banana muffin (GF)

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I’m finally done with four years of studies and now I’m off to New Zealand for my grad trip! So exciting! While I’m sitting at Sydney Airport waiting for my flight, I’ve realised that I haven’t been posting for a long time. I made these black bean banana muffins a couple of weeks ago but have been so busy with moving that I didn’t have a chance to post. Black beans have become one of my favourite ingredients to use. I absolutely love working with it because the cakes turn out so flavourful and moist. These black bean banana muffins topped with my reindeer frosting decorations make the perfect healthier Christmas party dessert! Ingredients 1 can of 420g black beans (no salt added) 3 large over ripe bananas 3 eggs 60g cocoa powder 100g almond meal 80ml honey 60ml olive oil 0.5 tsp baking powder 50g chocolate chip cookies Directions  Preparation time: 10min Baking time: 30min or when the skewer comes out clean Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Prepare a 12 case muffin tin Place …