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KIA ORA

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HAERE MAI

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Kj is a straight-talking award-winning chef from New Zealand who lives & works in the

Cairngorms National Park Scotland. 

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Owner & head chef of

The Mountain Cafe Aviemore. 
 

Chef - Author - Speaker 
 

Coffee snob - Outdoor lover - Gardener

BLOGS & RECIPES

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Kj's Blog

Kj's straight-talking thoughts on learning, living, mental health, cancer, being a boss and more.

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Bothy Diaries

The inside story from Sarah on how the Mountain Cafe Aviemore became the Bothy Bakery Grantown!

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Apricot, carrot, red lentil & rosemary soup

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We've moved into our new premises, fired up the ovens and Kj is baking like mad! Fresh bread, cakes, scones, slices and more, every week Tuesdays to Saturdays

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The Mountain Cafe Cookbook

"Kirsten has been serving her Kiwi-inspired food for many years and here she shares her secrets for those delicious breakfasts, meals, cakes and drinks.
As a fellow NZ'er I'm proud of her achievements." 

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Peter Gordon 

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