Teresa Ulyate
~ Passionate foodie ~ Recipe blogger ~ Busy Mom ~ Proud Capetonian ~
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Cupcakes & Couscous
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Kitchen tales from Cape Town - a collection of my favourite recipes and other foodie ramblings.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 381 )
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Weekend at Birkenhead House, Hermanus
Recently I was lucky enough to enjoy the weekend of a lifetime when my husband and I stayed at the luxurious Birkenhead House Villa in Voelklip, Hermanus. Read more
Posted on 03 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Everyday Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
These days I think that most of us feel as though we are running around like headless chickens much of the time, just trying to keep our heads above water and... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Radio Tygerberg Potjie Competition
When I started blogging, one of my goals - apart from sharing my favourite recipes - was to challenge myself to try new ingredients and dishes. Read more
Posted on 16 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
A Birthday Celebration and Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
I started this blog a year ago, with the intention of sharing my favourite recipes and kitchen adventures. I had been mulling over the idea of having a food blo... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
A Paddington Bear Party and Marmalade Sandwich Cookies
I am no stranger to long stints in the kitchen, but as I write this I feel as though I am still recovering from the cooking marathon that happened this past... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sweet & Savoury Canapés
My friends and family will tell you that I love receiving foodie gifts, particularly new and interesting products that I have not seen before, and a few weeks... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Rustic Coconut Tarts with Raspberry Sauce
On Monday afternoon my daughter came home from school with a piece of cardboard covered in beautiful pink and red hearts that she had carefully painted. I looke... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Out & About: ROOT44 Market
Not far from Cape Town, on the R44 to Stellenbosch you will find Audacia Farm, home to the popular ROOT44 Market. We headed down there last Sunday morning to se... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Freshpak Media Event & Rooibos Iced Tea Two Ways
Image courtesy of Freshpak.Let us start this post with some fun facts about me. Fact #1: 99.99% of my days start the same way - with a cup of rooibos tea. They... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Honey Roasted Nectarine & Lavender Ice Cream ... and a Chat with Hein Van Tonder
Cape Town is home to a thriving community of food bloggers, and I am constantly impressed by the work published by us folk down here at the tip of Africa. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Falafel with Minted Tahini Yoghurt
When it comes to chickpeas there seem to be 2 distinct camps - you either love 'em or hate 'em! Personally, I could eat them everyday, but I know plenty of... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Tarte Au Chocolat
Last week I posted a round up of the dishes I made over the Christmas period (you can check out that post here). This article received quite a bit of... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
In My Kitchen ... Christmas 2013
Tarte Au ChocolatThis post, my first for 2014 is a little indulgent , but hey ho, it's holiday season and I thought it would be fun to do a round up of some of... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream
I'm sure you will have noticed the Christmas theme in this month's posts, and today is no different! Deciding on this week's recipe was very easy... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sugar & Spice Christmas Pecans
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... the tree is up, the presents are wrapped, the Christmas album has been loaded onto the iPod (a necessity) and I... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mushroom & Chevin Pithivier
In exactly one week my dearest younger sister will be boarding an airbus and making her way from Old Blighty down to Cape Town. Read more
Posted on 02 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Grand Opening of the New Pick 'n Pay, V&A Waterfront
Images courtesy of Pick 'n PayIt's not every day that I get to escape the regular morning routine and attend a grand event. This past Thursday was that day as... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
The I Made It Challenge: Paneer Curry
The weather man must have known what I had planned in the kitchen yesterday, and kindly arranged a cool and drizzly day in between the gloriously hot summer one... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Salted Caramel Sauce
Christmas has come early to Cupcakes Couscous with the second challenge I am participating in this month. The lovely Sam over at Pomegranate Days has teamed u... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Two Oceans Simple Snacking Challenge
Last month I received an invitation to participate in the Two Oceans Simple Snacking Challenge, where Western Cape food bloggers were challenged to create a... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES