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• Italian Sweet Pepper Pickles

  

  Picture an Italian antipasto board overflowing with prosciutto, salami, salty olives, fresh mozzarella, and rustic artisanal breads with olive oil. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• South African Crunchies – a Healthy Version

  

  This fabulous healthy version of South African crunchies is the creation of Anje van der Merwe who based it on our traditional family crunchy recipe.  I always... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut Bundt Cake for Easter

  

  Easter for me is a home filled with the smell of  warm spicy hot cross buns, chocolate eggs, and thoughts of fluffy white bunnies and soft yellow chicks. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Secret to Non-Weep Meringue and Lemon Curd Tartlets

  

  I filled  these little pastry cases with home made Lemon Curd and topped them with this perfect meringue.  Read on for the secret to this non-weep meringue. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Best Blueberry Muffin Loaf

  

  Life has been a bit crazy for the last two weeks, so I haven’t had much time to bake. But today with some beautiful much needed rain falling and I bit of a... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegan Spiced Chai Ice Cream

  

  I don’t know about you, but I LOVE anything Chai.    Vanilla Chai or Spiced Chai, both have equal charm for me.  This Spiced Chai ice cream is made with... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dreamy White Cake with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting

  

  This Dreamy white cake with cinnamon buttercream frosting is a basic 1-2-3-4 cake.  Getting it’s name from the proportions of its basic ingredients, it is so... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut Green Lentil Curry

  

  A little savoury to tantalise your tastebuds today.   This is my take on a traditional Indian Dhal, with Cape Malay and  Thai influences. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 3 Ingredient Rich Chocolate Mousse

  

  Once again Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us and if you do not have time to make something exoctic why not whip up this quick and easy Rich Chocolate Mousse. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Decadent Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache

  

  It’s February so lets celebrate the month of Love with chocolate and roses. This Decadent Chocolate Cake is a simple Devil Food Cake, dense, moist, dark,  and... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Lemon Coffee Cake for a Sweet New Year

  

  There is nothing sweeter than a New Year, filled with hope and wonderful new ideas. After a month away from blogging, baking and food shoots, I am excited at th... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Happy Holidays

  

  As the year draws to an end I always reflect on what I have done and what the new year brings.  Once again I feel so blessed that I have been healthy and had th... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate and Vanilla Layer Cake with Cinnamon Buttercream

  

  There are so many ways to decorate a cake for Christmas without having to spend hours on making fancy icing decorations.  Here are two that I made using... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Cake Tray Bake

  

  Fruity, light and and spicy – this year’s delicious light Christmas Cake.  Made in a tray, it is perfect for a “quick night before, forgot to make a Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes with Cherry Preserve

  

  Whilst tidying my baking cupboard where I keep my stash of  baking pans, I came across my  beloved Bundt tins and trays.  And when I mean stash, I am not... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Essential Guide to Baking 101

  

  You’ve found your recipe,  donned your apron, and are ready to indulge in a morning of baking.  The beautifully photographed recipe in your new magazine or... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• Yogurt Bavarois with Grapes

  

  My reasons and joy for travelling are manyfold, and one of them being the inspiration that I get for new ideas and trends in the world of food. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• October is Pumpkin Month

  

  As we experience the last cold weather here in South Africa before Summer arrives, it seemed appropriate to take advantage of the beautiful pumpkins that are... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Truffle Hunting in Tuscany

  

  It was a perfect day in Florence as Michelle and I headed out  into the Tuscan countryside, for truffle hunting,  and wine tasting . Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 15 Minute Almond Shortbread

  

  I’ve been playing around with some flavourings and decided that a little hint of almond, subtle but distinct, would be just the thing for this easy shortbread. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES