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• Halloween Ideas – Sophisticated and Chic

  

  Its not long until Halloween, and although its great fun for the kids, it  doesn’t have to be only for the them.   Entertain your friends with a a... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple Picking and Lee’s Apple Crumble

  

  Its almost hard to believe that its a year since I started this post and haven’t got around to finishing it off and sharing it. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 5 Delicious Meals on Bread

  

  Whether its Italian Crostini, African Corn Bread, Soft white Buns or healthy spelt Flatbreads, there is no denying that bread has been a staple food in man’s... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Duke of York Square Market in London

  

  The Duke of York Square Farmers and Fine food market takes place every Saturday in Kings Road, Chelsea, London. However is more of a food merchants’ market, tha... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Best Decadent Chocolate Tarts

  

  These are seriously decadent chocolate tarts, yet each one has the smallest amount of chocolate in them, so don’t worry about your waistline, one of these will... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

  

  is a quick, easy bake, and you have to make it.  A plain Jane you may think,  but this simple yet  tasty Madeira style cake with its added sugary cinnamon... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Roasted Carrot and Ginger Soup

  

  This soup is rich with the flavour of roasted carrots, onions, ginger and garlic.  Add a squeeze of lemon and a dash of honey and its a health remedy in the... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Best Lemon and Basil Tarts

  

  Lemon and Basil Tart made the true french way with Pate Sucree and Lemon Cream.  Its been two years since I had my first Tarte Citron at Jacques Genin in Paris. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ruby Grapefruit and Ginger Curd

  

  is a fantastic alternative to Lemon Curd.  Its super quick and simple to make . There is always a bottle of Lemon Curd on the shelf in my fridge – its my all... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How to Make Blended Nut Milks and Creams

  

  Soy milk is the go-to alternative to dairy but sadly almost all commercially farmed soybeans come from genetically modified crops making it far from being a... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chef Matt from Fresh Menu Planner

  

  Meet  Matt Kearns from the  Google + Food Bloggers community that I belong to – our little Food Blogging global village comprising of  over 2500 food bloggers... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Neighbourgoods Market at The Old Biscuit Mill in Cape Town

  

  The Old Biscuit Mill is a little village in the heart of Woodstock, Cape Town.  Here South Africa’s most talented, innovative designers, artists,... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bee Sting Cupcakes

  

  Recently I was invited for tea, and there in all its glory was the most beautiful Bee Sting Cake.  Its been a long time since I have seen a Bee Sting Cake, let... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How to Make Pesto Like a Real Italian Mamma

  

  If there is one thing I have learned from my many trips to Italy, its that to make the perfect pesto you need great fresh ingredients. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Perfect Ragú – a Sauce to Savour

  

  A rich ragú forms the basis of many classic dishes. I am not kidding you, once you have made this you will never again make boring old savoury mince. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 2 Years of Shades of Cinnamon

  

  A collection of my recipes and posts over the second year of Shades of Cinnamon. If you have missed any of these click on the hi-lighted Recipe Names below. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Chilli Pepper

  

  by Marilina Lewis – Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach Crispy Clean Chilly……but sometimes rather ‘hot’ too ! That describes our gorgeous South African winter at th... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Frilled Wedding Cake

  

  I have never made a wedding cake before so when Michelle asked me to make the cake for her special day, I was terrified, to say the least. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leek and Pancetta Fettucini

  

  Home made pasta is hard to beat – combine it with some diced pancetta and leeks and you have a combination made in heaven.  This week I found diced pancetta in... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wellington Wine Walk

  

  A three or four day hiking trail through the beautiful Wellington valley in the Winelands of the Western Cape , 75 km from Cape Town, South Africa – takes you... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES