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• Healthy Chicken Berry Salad with Peppadews

  

  Healthy, simple and super quick to make – this Chicken Berry salad with Peppadews is my standard lunchtime salad.  Tender chicken breasts cooked in coconut oil... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Strawberries and Buttercream Cupcakes

  

  The best ever strawberry cupcakes and buttercream . I made these for Michelle’s kitchen tea and I honestly think these are the nicest cupcakes I have ever... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Caprese Salad Phyllo Tartlets

  

  I just love these tiny little Caprese salad Phyllo tartlets.  They are just a mouthful, and are the perfect size canape for cocktail parties. Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bridal Shower for Michelle

  

  Michelle had her  bridal shower this weekend, after already being spoilt last week at a stunning brunch in Johannesburg organised by Suzy for all her friends wh... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Santa Monica Farmers Market

  

  The Santa Monica Farmers Market is the largest grower-only certified Farmers Market in Southern California. It is the go-to Farmers Market held on Wednesdays an... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Paul Hollywood’s Chocolate Marshmallow Teacakes

  

  After watching “The Great British Bake Off”  I was desperate to make Paul Hollywood’s Chocolate Marshmallow teacakes. They reminded me so much of the ones we... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 6 Superfoods Loaded with Vitamin C by Nutritionist Kelly Thomas

  

  Hi, Vitamin C is the most popular supplement in the world and for good reason – it’s essential for human nutrition. While most other animals can manufacture... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Robertson Valley

  

  My favourite destination in the Cape is the Robertson Wine Valley, only 90 minutes drive from Cape Town on the popular Route 62. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pasta with Wild Mushrooms

  

  I am having a bit of a mushroom fix at the moment.  I recently spent some time on a friends game farm, and making sure to keep near the house so that I... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

  

  Its all in the dressing with this fresh and simple salad. Sometimes we get caught up in complicated recipes that take forever to prepare and make, when the... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easter Ideas

  

  Its April and only a few weeks to Easter, so its time to start planning your Easter menu. I am loving all the beautiful food and images that are available on th... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Asparagus and Poached Egg on Ciabatta

  

  Breakfast is the most important meal of your day, so spend a little time making it special.  This healthy breakfast option will only take a few minutes extra,... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Almond and White Chocolate Meringues

  

  Whether you like them as crisp shells or sticky on the inside, meringues are easy to prepare and extremely versatile. They are delicious as individual desserts... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Garden Salad at Babylonstoren

  

  ” This working farm is a fresh, chic whitewashed retreat with kitchen gardens to dazzle and happy chefs to fill your tummy.” Tatler Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Benefits of Cinnamon

  

  I am so excited that my beautiful daughter-in-law Kelly,  has joined Shades of Cinnamon with tips and recipes for a healthy lifestyle.  She is a Nutritionist... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pear and Walnut Coffee Cake

  

  The streusel topping combination of pears, walnuts, cinnamon, ginger and oats makes this coffee cake spectacular. Its piled high with topping which makes it... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spinach and Tuna Roulade

  

  Those of us in the Southern Hemisphere have been experiencing beautiful hot weather, and this simple spinach and tuna roulade is a perfect meal for long hot laz... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Boyfriend Cake

  

  Today is Valentine’s Day and although I didn’t get Red Roses and breakfast in bed from my husband, we are going to the stunning Antique Cafe at Churchill House... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chinese Cabbage Salad

  

  I love this crunchy,  cabbage salad.  My  friends and I have been making it forever,  and it always gets the best compliments .  Honestly, I can never get enoug... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Landscapes from Africa

  

  My life is not ALL about  food, I do get the opportunity to take some pictures of amazing landscapes in this beautiful place we call “Africa”.  Although I must... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL