Did past generations have it tougher and is uni to blame for the skills gap?
‘It cannot have been easy being in the 1910s and 40s’ Sharon (Metro, Fri) sympathises with the pressures facing today’s ...
Beyond books: the surprising things to borrow from public libraries
Libraries evoke images of quiet spaces filled with well-thumbed books on ordered shelves but tucked away in a corner you may ...
The Conversation18d
What’s the difference between baking powder and baking soda? It’s subtle, but significant
When you mix baking soda into a cake batter, you will see some initial chemical activation by food acids. This causes bubbles to form and the mixture to rise. The acids come from other ingredients ...
The New Zealand Herald27d
The Cheesecake Shop Papatoetoe wrecked before man makes off with $52 cake
Video / NZ Herald A South Auckland business had its shopfront wrecked yesterday morning before a man wandered into the building and stole a $52 cake ... pleased no cash or baking equipment ...
The Sun29d
Mum slams ‘cash grabbing’ kids birthday that didn’t provide a cake – but others argue ‘poor children deserve parties’
Turns out, everyone had to pay for their own entry ticket. "No food, no drinks - not even cake. "The kids played, then left. Everyone still brought gifts. I tried to act normal but honestly ...