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• How I Made the Chicken Parmesan for Freshly Blogged Week 7

  

  Finally, a chance to post this week’s Freshly Blogged entry. Chicken Parmesan with thyme tomato sauce, leek pilaf and butternut crisps.Please go and vote for... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Being a Baby Fairy

  

  When you’re an adorable baby girl like me, naturally Mommy wants to treasure these precious moments forever.So she calls her friend and books a shoot. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• How I Made The Switch for Freshly Blogged Week #6

  

  It seems my blog is all about Freshly Blogged challenges at the moment. Sorry to be monotonous (and asking for your votes all the time) but I do have some... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• How I Made the Mocha Caramel Deluxe for Freshly Blogged Week #5

  

  My heart did a little flip last week when I opened the PnP mailer with the weekly challenge and saw that it was a dessert. The list contained almost all my... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, PHOTOGRAPHY, RECIPES

• How I Made the Pilchards for Freshly Blogged Week 4

  

  Firstly, I have to thank everybody for your support. Your kindly donated votes got me to the top of the Chopping Block last week for my Dhania Apricot Burger,... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• InstaLately

  

  Hello. I just realized that I haven’t posted a single photo of chocolate or cake in over two weeks. Who am I? There is really very little time to be snap-happy... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• How I Made the Ostrich Burgers for Freshly Blogged Week 3

  

  This week’s theme: SA’s Best. We were given an array of local flavours to work with, and a rule that a part of the meal must be prepared on the braai.A bonus... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 CULTURE, FOOD & DRINK, PHOTOGRAPHY, RECIPES

• Greyton and The Dollhouse at Searle’s

  

  I’ve been so busy with the Freshly Blogged cooking challenge these passed three weekends. I love cooking, but I never find the time to experiment much and this... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 PHOTOGRAPHY

• Freshly Blogged Challenge 2: Meaty Moments

  

  The new challenge has gone live! The theme this week is Meaty Moments, sponsored by Knorr. You can check my entry and if you like it please click to vote HERE... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Anyone for S’mOreos?

  

  Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And when there’s fire, there should me s’mores!But these aren’t just any s’mores. These are S’mOreos.What are Graham... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• The Freshly Blogged Challenge Week 1

  

  The Freshly Blogged competition is now live. After weeks of waiting we finally get to share the excitement and anticipation with family, friends and readers.... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Greyton Weekend Part II

  

  Yesterday I got a call from a lady at the farm, letting me know that we forgot a pillow in the cottage and that she would make a plan to send it down to Cape... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Weekend in Greyton Part I

  

  After weeks of hunting around for the perfect Winter getaway I finally found it: Elandskloof Guest Farm in Greyton. Couldn’t have asked for better.It was... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Freshly Blogged with Pick n Pay

  

  It’s official!The Pick n Pay Freshly Blogged competition has finally begun.A few weeks ago I received an invitation to join the Master Chef-inspired challenge,... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Rose and White Chocolate Ombré Ruffle Cake

  

  Finally I tried my hand at a Ruffle Cake. After much research (ie Googling) I decided to do the fondant version. There is another way, using Swiss meringue... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Skater Girl in the Park

  

  One day a skater girl was hanging out in the park, cool and pretty. Doing some tricks on swings and skateboards. Until her parents showed up!And bundled her up... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• One Weekend in June

  

  Last week MC from Pearls, Diamonds and Everything Else invited me to join the One Weekend challenge. Beginning Friday night and ending Monday (public holiday), ... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 PHOTOGRAPHY

• Breakfast in Bed for Father’s Day

  

  There are few things more luxurious than waking up to a feast of your favourite things, just the way you like it. Also a thoughtful way to remind someone that... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Royal Blue & Silver Wedding Cake

  

  This four-tiered chocolate cake was my first real wedding cake, and was a real challenge! It was a request from my cousin Ilhaam, which I gleefully accepted.... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• InstaCrush (Lights Out)

  

  Here are a few snaps I took since last week, for a lack of more interesting things to share! A little dark chocolate/cake/coconut surprise from Y during a... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION