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    Hey, I'm Angie!

    It's great to have you here. I am the creator, cook, and photographer behind Salty Ginger. Where I create and share easy-to-follow recipes for the home baker!

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    About Salty Ginger

    After travelling across the world to settle in New Zealand, Mary-Lou became fascinated by the culinary differences and similarities between South African cuisine and the offerings of Kiwis and Aussies.

    In 2016, she rediscovered her passion for baking and dedicated herself to learning from professional bakers and pastry chefs on YouTube. This journey culminated in the creation of SaltyGinger.com in 2021—a platform for Mary-Lou to experiment with recipes from her childhood while exploring dishes from diverse cultures.

    In 2024, Mary-Lou handed over the reins to me, Angie Dixon (aka @bites.by.angie). I am a former primary school teacher with a deep passion for food. After experiencing severe burnout, I decided to pursue the hobby that brought me so much joy: cooking. I find happiness in preparing delicious, wholesome meals for my family, partner, and friends.

    My partner Lewis and I have two cats, Honey and Snickers. During our free time, we love to go for walks, and our goal is to go 10,000 steps each day. Travel is a massive part of my life; I enjoy exploring new places and experiencing different cultures and their food.

    Growing up, you would never find me in the kitchen cooking; I was always the one at the kitchen sink cleaning. During lockdowns, I found my passion for creating delicious food. We would generally order on Uber Eats, but because this wasn’t possible, I learned how to make many of these dishes myself. I feel a lot of pride when I can create or recreate a dish that brings us joy.

    Before studying for my Master of Teaching, I completed a Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion with a major in Nutrition. I bring much of my nutritional knowledge from that degree into my cooking, ensuring most ingredients are as fresh and clean as possible.

    Based in Melbourne, Australia, I continue to develop simple and scrumptious recipes for SaltyGinger.com. I hope each dish brings comfort and joy to everyone who tries it; I want to show my readers that delicious meals can be quick, easy, and budget-friendly.

    Condensed milk cookies on a baking sheet.

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    Condensed Milk Cookies

    These easy, homemade condensed milk biscuits or cookies are thick, soft, and slightly chewy.

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    My Number 1 Baking Tip

    Be patient, be present, and take your time. Allow that oven to preheat properly, read the recipe thoroughly, and prepare your workspace. Enjoy the process!

    Popular Recipes


    These are the most popular recipes on Salty Ginger right now!

    • Peppermint crisp tart in a serving dish, with a serving spoon, sprinkled with pieces of peppermint crisp.
      Peppermint Crisp Tart
    • Slice of milk tart on a plate with a piece on a fork.
      No-Bake Milk Tart
    • Buttermilk rusks on a plate.
      Buttermilk Rusks (Karringmelk Beskuit)
    • Vanilla sugar cookies strewn on a baking sheet.
      Soft Chewy Vanilla Cookies

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    Welcome to Salty Ginger

    Hi, I’m Angie Dixon, the cook, photographer, and creator behind Salty Ginger! Here, you will find easy-to-follow recipes for the home cook and baker!

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    Popular Recipes


    These are the most popular recipes on Salty Ginger right now!

    • Condensed milk cookies on a baking sheet.
      Condensed Milk Biscuits (Cookies)
    • Peppermint crisp tart in a serving dish, with a serving spoon, sprinkled with pieces of peppermint crisp.
      Peppermint Crisp Tart
    • Slice of milk tart on a plate with a piece on a fork.
      No-Bake Milk Tart
    • Buttermilk rusks on a plate.
      Buttermilk Rusks (Karringmelk Beskuit)

    Father's Day Recipes


    Are you looking to spoil your dad this coming Father's Day? Here are a few recipes to make him feel special!

    • Oatmeal cookies with raisins on a baking tray.
      Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
    • Sliced banana date loaf on a wooden plate.
      Banana Date Loaf
    • Biscoff brownie propped on another brownie to show fudgy center.
      Easy Swirled Biscoff Brownies
    • Sliced Biscoff blondie showing the swirl of Biscoff spread through the blondie.
      Biscoff Blondies

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