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• Patrick Holford’s Leek, Potato and Bean Soup

  

  Patrick Holford  is Britain’s leading nutrition expert, and author of over thirty books on diet, health and nutrition. His 9 Day Liver Detox, contains... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mini Bride and Groom Wedding Cakes

  

  A very special couple celebrated their 40th (Ruby) Wedding Anniversary this weekend, and I made these sweet little wedding cakes for them.  Congratulations Kev... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Braaing Without Bending the Rules

  

  I am really excited to welcome Marilina Lewis, Nutrition Coach, back with more of her amazing healthy eating tips. This time its “BRAAING WITHOUT BENDING THE... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

  

  I love pulling out my recipe books and browsing through old family recipes.  I was reminded recently by a friend of this Chocolate Orange cheesecake recipe... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Chicken and Cashew Salad

  

  My favourite cold chicken to serve for a large crowd is this easy to make  fruity mayonnaise chicken salad with salted cashew nuts. It can be made the day befor... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Breakfast Granola Cups

  

  These little granola cups can be filled with loads of interesting things.  Natural yoghurt with cinnamon and blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberrie... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Party Appertizers

  

  The New Year is fast approaching so get into the party mood with these delicious appertizers to help make your party a success.   This is a collection of... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Merry Christmas

  

  As the year draws to an end, I am so grateful for my life, my family and  those of you who have supported and followed me on  Shades of Cinnamon. Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cocoa Shortbread Cookies

  

  These chocolate shortbread cookies are a variation on a traditional shortbread recipe, and I decided to decorate some with white fondant and the others with... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Table Decor

  

  Its time to start thinking of how you are going to decorate your Christmas table.  Here are a few ideas from around the  web. Take a break and enjoy what the we... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Decorating Ideas

  

  Use these great decorating ideas to inspire you to trim your tree, wrap your gifts, and decorate your home for this holiday season. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pantone Color of the Year 2014 Radiant Orchid

  

  Pantone have announced their color of the year for 2014. The  color of the year selection requires careful consideration and, to arrive at the selection, Panton... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Cake

  

  We all have our favourite Christmas Cake recipe, this is mine  that belonged to my mother, and probably her mother before that.  I have been making it for as... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Celebrate Summer with Col’Cacchio Pizzeria

  

  Col’Cacchio pizzeria is making the most of everything there is to love about summer with their latest seasonal menu.  Think simple, fresh and healthy, bursting... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Thanksgiving

  

  was traditionally  a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest  of the preceding year. Today it is celebrated as  a day for families and friends to... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Trail Mix

  

  Homemade trail mix –  its a tasty and nutritious treat when you’re on the go.  For me, its for birdwatching, viewing wild animals, or hiking through the Zululan... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pulled Pork Sliders and Coleslaw

  

  Sliders are essentially small burgers which are often served in pairs, trios or even six at a time.  According to the earliest records the  name originated... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Drop Cookies

  

  I bought some great farm eggs with yolks that were almost orange they were so dark.  I knew they would make the most amazing lemon curd, so I whipped up a bottl... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Cupcakes

  

  I thought I would share with you some of the gorgeous chocolate cupcakes that Helen and I have made .  Some of the icing flower work is intricate and detailed,... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Granola Bars

  

  Do you know what breakfast cereal is made of? It’s made of all those little curly wooden shavings you find in pencil sharpeners!” ― Roald Dahl . Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES