About the Author

Owned by Goodman Fielder, Edmonds (author) is one of New Zealand's most iconic and loved brands, one that is synonymous with Kiwi home cooking and baking. For over 140 years, Edmonds has been trusted by generations of New Zealand bakers and cooks to deliver trusted, loved recipes and quality products and ingredients. Today the Edmonds product range has grown to include more than 60 products with a range of Cookbooks, Baking Ingredients, Flour, Raising Agents, Yeasts, Baking Mixes, Bread Mixes, Cake Mixes and Pancake Mixes. Kotahi Rau Pukapuka (translation team) 'Growing a love for the language through a hundred books.' Kotahi Rau Pukapuka Trust was launched with the audacious goal of producing 100 books in te reo Maori.They work with language experts and publishing houses to increase the number of quality reo Maori books available in print, eBooks and audiobooks, which suit every type of Maori language enthusiast. It is hoped, that this title will be a valuable resource for bringing whanau together within homes, marae, schools and kitchens throughout the country. Find out more at www.kotahiraupukapuka.org.nz Dr Jen Martin (translator) finds happiness in the company of her whanau and friends, particularly her nieces and nephews. She returns to her tribal home of Mitimiti in the far north for spiritual sustenance. Of Te Rarawa descent, her marae is Matihetihe.Jen is a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo, The Institute of Excellence in the Maori Language. Te reo Maori and matauranga Maori have been the focus of all her University studies and the contract work she undertakes professionally. Since Jen and her older sister Steph were children, cooking has brought generations of her whanau together. Jen's nieces and nephews particularly enjoy baking. The translations in this book are intended to support children everywhere to speak te reo Maori while they are cooking. The recipes will unite the generations in their enjoyment of family-based activities.

Reviews

Edmonds My First Cookbook now takes pride of place alongside my well-loved Edmonds Cookbook I have used weekly for the last 20 years!
From my 6-year-old to my 15-year-old, the fun variety of recipes and the simplicity of the instructions makes the book a fav in my household
*Upstart Magazine*

People-who-know-children rejoice: take one packet of flour, a couple of mixing spoons, add to this book and voila, your next school hols are sorted!
*Canvas, NZ Herald*