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.

Owner & head chef of

The Mountain Cafe Aviemore.

Chef - Author - Speaker

Coffee snob - Outdoor lover - Gardener

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BLOGS & RECIPES

Kj's Blog

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

Bothy Diaries

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

Recipes

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Apricot, carrot, red lentil & rosemary soup

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."

Peter Gordon