Gourmet Guide by Jo Blennerhassett of The Good Food Trading Co.

Janus Bakkerij began as a family business that dates back many generations to the days when the Janus family lived in Holland.

Joe's grandfather, Joe senior, owned the bakery and was an award winning pastry cook in his native Holland before moving to New Zealand in the 1950s and introducing a fine European tradition of baking to New Zealand.

The combination of traditional bakery, together with a modern style cafe, reflects the belief that in borrowing from the old to create something new you can create something special.

Junus Bakkerij has a delicious range of sweet treats to suit every occasion, especially coming into the Christmas period when the house is full of friends and family to feed.

Cranberry and French Nut meringues are perfect to enjoy with icecream and fresh berries or serve on their own after dinner with coffee.

Pecan Flan is a delicious combination of pecan nuts and caramel – simply warm in the oven and serve with fresh cream or slice and have cold for afternoon tea.

Fruit and nut loaf is so easy, just slice and add a touch of butter or simply serve on its own. Full of flavour and so moist with plenty of fruit, your guests will love it.