Te Kuiti in the King Country proclaims itself the “shearing capital of the world.” I’m not sure how such a title is bestowed, but the town definitely takes its links to sheep shearing seriously — with this seven metre high statue of a shearer at work.
Sheep shearing is not really my thing; but carrot cake is. Eaten at Stoked cafe in the old Te Kuiti railway station.
Zimmerbitch 
I’m all about the cake )
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You and me both 😀
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It looks to be the capital of carrot cakes to me, Su 🙂
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That would be Ohakune — down country a bit further. 😂😂
It’s the town with a seven metre high fibreglass carrot as it’s “attraction.” New Zealanders and their odd town sculptures — some friends of mine wrote a book about it a few years ago.
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I remember seeing that carrot!
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Hehe. It always amazes me what towns will create to promote themselves.
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I am in agreement with the others – lovely looking carrot cake.
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It was good; moist and spicy. And the perfect size for T and I to share without feeling too full.
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ha ha; I was eager to see what place was the SHARiNG capital of the world….. – now I’m a bit put off 😉
I blame it on my failing eye sights – but I DO see that this looks like one rich carrot cake PLUS…. (I think I’d only have the ice cream with berries)
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Hehe. Good place for sharing cake!! It was very rich and T and I were happy to share the slice. The yogurt and raspberry coulis were nicely tart to balance the cake.
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Must put that cafe on my “too visit” next time list…🤩
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Definitely!! The barista there is really good; the food is great and the staff are always so friendly. Long opening hours too which is good when you’re travelling.
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That looks like a good one too (carrot cake). Thanks for sharing Su. This is a calorie free way to enjoy it.
Leslie
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It was really good; always happy to share. 😁
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and I didn’t put on ounce…
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🙂 I’d like to think I walked my share off 🙂
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the power of positive thinking… 😉
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I don’t know if it’s the carrot cake or the cream cheese icing. I’m going with the icing. I swear I could put it on just about anything and my husband would eat it 😉
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Hehe. I know that feeling. I had to stop making the cake because there was always (mysteriously) so much “spare” icing — which somehow then disappeared from the fridge.
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A kindred spirit 🙂
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I’ve seen some sheep shearing done on television – mighty impressive when done with expertise.
But when there’s cake, there’s cake – who cares about sheep then? 😉 xxx
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It is impressive to watch — though I prefer wood-chopping. And cake of course!!!
On a school trip years ago the boy-child was picked out to help a shearer in a demonstration. Honestly, he couldn’t have picked a more reluctant, disinterested child — especially when others were clamoring for a chance to take part. The boy still claims that was the worst school trip ever.
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LOL! 😂 Maybe the shearer should have offered cake instead. 😉
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😂😂 — or a chance to skateboard!!
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