An enduring hobby of mine has been bakery hopping and, even more so, cafes that make tempting baked goods. My friend and I unexpectedly stumbled upon such a place in Christchurch, a stone's throw from the Cathedral. A Pear Chocolate Cinnamon Muffin covered with a dark chocolate frosting sat atop the service counter at our lunch spot. It was the texture that had eluded me. The generous baker gave me the recipe on a hand-written piece of paper, which became the base for the muf