Living Life: June 25, 2020

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LIVING
LIFE
COMMUNITY
INFLUENCER
NO SHAME
DESSERTS
C ommunity inf luencer
Creating raw planted based desserts is Zane Stankuna’s
passion. She is a degree qualified nutritionist and
member of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand.
Her expertise is working with people recovering from
eating disorders. She uses a whole food and evidencebased
approach to health, well-being, and weight
management and sees clients at her office in Mona Vale.
Has food always been a
passion?
My love for raw plant-based deserts started about seven
years ago when I was living in Wellington and decided
to transition from eating a pescatarian diet (for most
of my life) into eating a plant-based vegan diet. That is
when I started experimenting with raw vegan desserts
as I tried to make vegan versions of my favourite nonvegan
foods. The first raw desert I made was a raw
caramel slice followed by a blueberry cheesecake.
When did you start selling your
cakes?
I have been selling raw cakes and slices for over a
year now. I am a degree qualified nutritionist and I
was making cakes for my clients as part of my private
nutrition practice. Then I realised how much I really
enjoyed making cakes and started selling them at the
Christchurch Farmers’ Market. I love spending the
whole day in the kitchen and I feel so grateful to be
doing a job I love, which doesn’t make it a job at all.
Why I love creating raw cakes?
The purpose of making these raw treats was to create
healthier versions of traditional cakes and slices. My
product is for health-conscious people who appreciate
high quality food. I am using mostly organic and fairtrade
ingredients.
Where are your desserts
located?
I am a member of the Riverside Collective. My cakes
are available seven days a week at the Collective area.
I attend Riccarton Market and supply a few cafes with
my cakes. I also provide desserts to clients and the
general public.
What is your background?
I am originally from the small European country of
Latvia. I came to New Zealand 8 years ago on a holiday
and fell in love with the beautiful country and people. I
am now a New Zealand citizen and feel very fortunate
to call this lovely country home.
Kuka Unbakery 0274130298, hello@thekukaunbakery.
co.nz
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