Heather Kaniuk

Heather Kaniuk left Auckland as a teenager and has worked in some of the world's top restaurants.

She's a patisserie master and here's some of her creations.

Pistachio macarons. Photo / Heather Kaniuk

Poached rhubarb, custard and orange Longboy. Photo / Heather Kaniuk

Poached rhubarb, burnt orange, biscuit arlette, rose and cardamom ice cream. Photo / Heather Kaniuk

Vanilla rum caneles. Photo / Heather Kaniuk

Peanut parfait, cherry sorbet and peanut tuille. Photo / Heather Kaniuk

Pistachio rose gateaux. Photo / Heather Kaniuk

Pineapple Calamansi tarts. Photo / Heather Kaniuk

Apple crumble and icecream. Photo / Heather Kaniuk

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