Slinky's Sourdough

Slinky's Sourdough Fresh, traditional Ukrainian-style sourdough made in Tuatapere Fresh, traditional, Ukranian-style sourdough.

Our first Ukrainian varenyky dumpling workshop on the weekend was so much fun. We made ‘em and then we ate ‘em! Can’t w...
27/07/2026

Our first Ukrainian varenyky dumpling workshop on the weekend was so much fun. We made ‘em and then we ate ‘em! Can’t wait for the next one ❤️

Want to learn how to make delicious Ukrainian dumplings that just melt in your mouth??? 🥰Varenyky are one of Ukraine’s m...
13/07/2026

Want to learn how to make delicious Ukrainian dumplings that just melt in your mouth??? 🥰

Varenyky are one of Ukraine’s most celebrated dishes. One of my earliest and happiest childhood memories is of sitting around my grandmother’s kitchen table and watching her and my mum make varenyky. Chatting away about anything and everything, they would roll out the dough and fill each little circle with just the right amount of soft potato, cheese and sautéed onion. Each one was made with love ❤️ and when I became a mum myself I continued this warm and comforting tradition with my own family.

Join me for a workshop where you will learn how to make traditional Ukrainian varenyky from scratch. This will be a totally hands on experience … and the best bit is that once we’ve made them we will have a communal varenyky feast!

All ingredients and equipment are provided. Just bring your own apron because there is lots of flour involved!

When: Saturday 25 July 2026
2 - 5 pm

Where: The Station at Tuatapere

Cost: $75

***** BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL *****
Please note that this is a small group workshop so you need to book your place in advance. Call or text 021 842385 to lock in your spot!

Just a heads up that I will be back home to NZ and baking again later this week 😊It has been wonderful having this much ...
05/07/2026

Just a heads up that I will be back home to NZ and baking again later this week 😊

It has been wonderful having this much needed time with my family and friends here in sunny Aussie and I will be very sad to leave them 😪 … but it’s time to come home and get back to work … big sigh 😮‍💨

Please note that I am baking for preorders only ‼️ and this will be once or twice a week (depending on demand) until Sep while The Station is closed for the winter break.

You can let me know your orders by either calling or texting me on 021 842385. I’m baking on Thurs/Fri this week so order deadline is Wednesday!

In the meantime keep warm folks!I hear I’m coming home to some nippy weather 🥶

Happy Monday peeps! Just a reminder that I am off to Australia on the weekend so there will be no bread from Friday unti...
21/06/2026

Happy Monday peeps!

Just a reminder that I am off to Australia on the weekend so there will be no bread from Friday until 9 July 😱😱

BUT you don’t have to be breadless! I’ll be baking up a storm this week to make sure you don’t go without. Just make sure you get your preorders in to me by Wednesday at the latest.

You can text me on 021 842385 or just drop in to The Station and let me or Wendy know what you’d like 😊😊😊

20/06/2026

Tuatapere Station grand opening celebrations ❤️

20/06/2026

What a beautiful way to celebrate the opening of The Station. I don’t have a skerrick of Scottish heritage in my blood but I still get goosebumps every time I hear those pipes ❤️

What a fantastic grand opening we had yesterday! Yes the weather was awful but the turnout we had was huge, happy and hu...
20/06/2026

What a fantastic grand opening we had yesterday! Yes the weather was awful but the turnout we had was huge, happy and hungry!

So many wonderful moments … from our mayor officially opening The Station with a ribbon cutting ceremony to our truly fantastic pipe band and highland dancers heralding a new era for our beautiful wee Station.

Many thanks to all those who braved the weather to attend and to our beautiful helpers who volunteered their time to make and serve those delicious offerings to the constant stream of peeps who came to support us.

A huge shout out to our wonderful Wayne Edgerton whose energy, enthusiasm and hard work made it all happen. Also to Leonie and Kirsten for their delicious sweet treats which were a huge hit. If you were lucky enough to taste those (because they were gone very quickly) you will know how dang good they were!

And lastly, an enormous thank you to the beautiful community of Tuatapere for your great support and encouragement.

Good times ahead ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Good morning folks! This morning’s view from the front door of The Station ❤️❤️❤️❤️Such a beautiful part of the world ❤️
15/06/2026

Good morning folks!

This morning’s view from the front door of The Station ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Such a beautiful part of the world ❤️

Well it’s high time for an update! We are in! We have finally moved in to The Station (opposite PGG Wrightson) in Tuatap...
14/06/2026

Well it’s high time for an update!

We are in! We have finally moved in to The Station (opposite PGG Wrightson) in Tuatapere. It is everything we had hoped for and more ❤️ and it is such a privilege to be in this beautiful heritage building.

The good news is that our grand opening is on this Saturday 20 June at 2pm. We will have our local highland dancers here to celebrate the occasion, lots of fresh sourdough, coffee and …. us!!

The not so good news is that we will be closing for our winter break at the end of the month until September. I am going to Australia to be with my mum who has been very ill and Wendy is having a very well earned break.

I will still be baking one to two times a week (for preorders only) during that time. So make sure you get your orders in over the next week or so to stock up for the bread drought.

And lastly a huge thank you to all my beautiful customers for all your support, kindness and friendship. I love to see your smiling faces every morning ❤️

Hello lovely people!Just a reminder that Friday will be our last day at Boundary Creek Cafe 😢We are moving to the histor...
26/05/2026

Hello lovely people!

Just a reminder that Friday will be our last day at Boundary Creek Cafe 😢

We are moving to the historic Tuatapere train station … “The Station” over the next week and will reopen in our beautiful new home on Wednesday 3 June ❤️❤️❤️

For those of you unfamiliar with Tuatapere, the train station building was built in 1909, burnt down a few years later, was rebuilt in 1915 and closed in 1976. It has been painstakingly restored by some incredibly dedicated people in this community and looks incredible.

Slinky’s Sourdough will be very happy in our new home along with the wonderful Wendy making her amazing coffee and treats.

The Station is located at 42 Main Road Tuatapere.

We look forward to seeing all your lovely faces at our new digs!
❤️🌞❤️🌞❤️🌞❤️🌞❤️🌞❤️

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Tuatapere
9620

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Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
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