Got a sweet tooth? Check out these give DELICIOUS deserts crafted by Kinloch Lodge's master chef

 Whether you need something to warm away those winter blues, a sweet treat on a hot summer's day or you just fancy treating yourself...


At Kinloch Lodge there is always something on the menu to satisfy your cravings. 

 We are very lucky to have two extremely talented in house chefs. 

 Orienne, who is originally from France, joined our team with her husband Andreas in 2017.

 She is a master of pastries and deserts, loves experimenting with new ingredients and creating food that is equal parts culinary art and downright delicious.

 Here, Orienne has picked some her favourite creations over the past 12 months.

 But she is always trying something new.

 Pop in and try some of her creations yourself.

 We are open from 9 am to 6 pm everyday and for dinner in the summer. Dinner is also served by reservation only in the winter. 

See you soon. 


Orienne with her husband and colleague at Kinloch, Andreas

For Orienne, the beauty of the being a pastry 
and desert chef is in the creativity. 

 She left life behind in Austria, where her husband Andreas is from, for a new start here in Kinloch. 

 In her words, the best thing about working and living here is simple.

 'The scenery,' she says as she puts the finishing touches to her famous carrot cake - deliciously moist and topped with dried apricot, pumpkin seeds and cream cheese icing. 

 'Everyday, when I walk to work it's like walking to paradise.'
Kinloch Lodge's famous carrot cake - also on sale at The Trading Post in Glenorchy




Chocaholics would have gone weak at the knees for Orienne's creation on New Year 2017/18.

 She perfectly crafter a golden chocolate dome with a delicious raspberry ice cream filling served with fresh summer fruits, vanilla cream and blackcurrant sauce.

 The pièce de résistance though was the molten chocolate sauce, which was poured over the top of the dome, melting it, to uncover the cool ice-cream filling. Heaven
A New Year's treat - especially for chocaholics 

 Next up, shortbread with a  little bit more. Here Orienne cooked up a beautiful lemon, basil shortbread served with melt-in-the-mouth meringue and a slice of candied lemon. Zesty





France is the land of love and native Orienne treated couples to a romantic and delectable treat on Valentine's Day.

 Here we have a heart-shaped chocolate and rosemary Mille-Feulle - three layers of puff pastry cuddling  the creamy chocolate filling. 

 One the side is a gorgeous pink sphere of mixed berry ice cream and fresh raspberries.


A St Valentine's special

More chocolate now, because, well, because chocolate. A rich dark chocolate mousse, served with candied orange slices, zest and topped with a snapping apple crisp. 




Rich dark chocolate mousse


Perfect for summer this one. It's a zesty lemon curd mousse, accompanied by a rosemary butter crumble and finally a bitter orange zest to cut through all that lovely zesty-ness. Wow. 







And finally...

 Sometimes we got a bit crazy. This amazing spread was put together the Rural Women's reunion which was hosted at Kinloch.

 Just look at all those goodies!



Cake, cake and more cake


Location: Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Five flat walks around Glenorchy and Kinloch: Perfect for the family or a lazy Sunday

Image
Despite being surrounded by a ring of jagged mountains and some of the best, toughest and most notorious day and overnight tramps in New Zealand... ...there are still plenty of shorter walking options, p erfect for a lazy(ish) Sunday afternoon, to ease tired legs after a big hike or a day-out with the family. Here's our pick of the five best in the area: Kinloch Scenic Walk - 1hr return The closest walk from Kinloch Lodge - it literally starts from outside the restaurant - but also one of the most picturesque.  You stroll along the banks of the beautiful Lake Wakatipu to a family-owned lakeside batch a kilometre or so away. Follow a track through biodiverse bush or, in the summer, walk right along the foreshore. The lakeside family batch where the Kinloch Scenic Walk leads to If the lake water levels are low enough you start from Kinloch wharf and make your way along the foreshore - skimming stones and admiring the beautiful view as yo...
Read more

Life as a casual worker at Kinloch Lodge

Image
Staying at Kinloch Lodge and never want to leave? Or travelling through New Zealand and looking for an awesome place to work? Well luckily for you Kinloch is looking for hard-working, honest, reliable casual staff to support our family-run business. Sound like you?  Here's what life is like as a casual member of staff at Kinloch Lodge. Casual staff Camille, Marie, Emily and Jack in winter 2018 The place Kinloch Lodge is a successful accommodation business offering everything from YHA backpacker digs, to budget double rooms, cosy Heritage hideaways and luxury retreats in our beautiful Ecoscape chalets. We have an onsite restaurant and bar which caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round. We are situated at the north-west tip of Lake Wakatipu - about a 1 hr 15 min drive from Queenstown and a 20 minute (26 km) drive from the little town of Glenorchy. We are the closest accommodation to the start of Routeburn Track (18km) - a ...
Read more

Why you should definitely visit Glenorchy this WINTER

Image
Trying to decide where to visit on your holidays this winter? Maybe you are a Kiwi-staycationer, an intrepid backpacker or a short-term tourist looking for somewhere special for a winter break.  Sunshine, views, great accommodation and endless activities can all be found in Glenorchy and Kinloch. Here's why you should visit this winter. The drive A picture paints 1,000 words so let's just let the below photograph do the talking. The 46km drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy is one of the most spectacular driving routes in New Zealand if not the world. It's beautiful any time of year but in the winter months its quieter and the cool air can create mesmerising mists over the beautifully clear, crisp Lake Wakatipu. No words needed: The Glenorchy-Queenstown Road. Photo by Engaged Media The accommodation Whether you're on a budget break or looking for a bit of luxury, on a romantic winter getaway or travelling with t...
Read more