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Knowing that probiotics can be found in fermented foods I made these ginger cucumber pickles. Ginger is also great for digestion so these had a double benefit. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Ginger Cucumber Pickles ♥ It was really easy for me to decide which supplement to add next to my daily … Continue reading Ginger Cucumber Pickles For Good Gut Health
March 2020 was meant to be a really busy month for us. We had social plans, 2 local and one away race meetings, and the normality of life to look forward to. First, our race in Port Elizabeth for the endurance series was cancelled. And then, we were put on a 21 day lock down. … Continue reading March 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
Avocados are so good for you, and they are a natural anti-inflammatory. Using this healthy fat I made avocado hummus. This is my favourite dip for vegetables which we snack on most evenings. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Avocado Hummus ♥ After one week of my tablet detox I had to carefully … Continue reading Avocado Hummus | A Smooth Dip
Whatever it Takes opening line: It's amazing the view just a few million dollars will buy you. My blurb: James Mercer is going to get back every dime his family lost. And more. He will take from those that caused his hard working family to lose everything. The financial masterminds who manipulated the market. He … Continue reading Whatever it Takes, Andy McNab
Did you know that fresh figs contain the trace mineral manganese which is vital for the functioning of healthy bones? I did not take that into consideration when making my fig tart. But it does give me a great excuse to make this again. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Fig Tart ♥ … Continue reading Fig Tart Using Mascarpone Cheese
With South Africa heading into three weeks of lockdown, I cannot emphasise enough, the importance of routine. This is not vacation time where you can do what you want. Many of us are going to be closed in at home for 21 days. Routine It seems like such a small word. But it might make … Continue reading Routine And Why It Is Important Right Now
I was surprised how well this nut pastry worked out both times I tried it. I wanted to make sure that it could be used for baked fillings and cold fillings before sharing it on the blog. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Nut Pastry ♥ My friend Alex recently turned 50 and … Continue reading Nut Pastry Using Walnuts And Almonds
How The Dead Speak opening line: Murder had been far from Mark Conway's mind that Saturday afternoon. My blurb: Carol Jordan has been relieved of her job as a police officer. She is dealing with a severe case of PTSD. Not out of choice but because Tony will not see her until she does. Tony … Continue reading How The Dead Speak, Val McDermid
I first came across this pasta shape at Ristorante da Massi in Trastevere. And it took me three years to make it. Maltagliati means badly cut and it is important to cut random shapes when making this fresh pasta. In a restaurant setting the leftover scraps from making tagliatelle will be used to create this … Continue reading Maltagliati | Badly Cut Pasta From Rome
Mo And Rose at Soekershof was our choice of place to stay for our wedding anniversaries last year. With two swimming pools, boules and a peaceful garden, you might not want to leave. Mo And Rose Here you will find the most amazing cacti garden beneath the majestic Langeberg mountains. Klaasvoogds West is the perfect … Continue reading Mo And Rose, Soekershof, South Africa
All it takes to make these camembert wreath buns is a little bit of patience, and a lot of twisting. This is a great idea for lunch, or for when you have people over for drinks. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Camembert Wreath Buns ♥ Some of you may remember the terrible … Continue reading Camembert Wreath Buns | Decadent Lunch
Christmas Shopaholic opening lines: OK. Don't panic. Don't panic. I've got 5 minutes 52 seconds before my basket expires. My blurb: Becky Brandon née Bloomwood is determined to not pay delivery fees, ever! She will spend more than is necessary, buying things she does not need, just to save on the delivery fees. And so much … Continue reading Christmas Shopaholic, Sophie Kinsella
I am very grateful to have worked with the most amazing publicist over the past few years. She has provided me with a fantastic array of recipe books to review. And allowed me to publish so many of the recipes contained therein. This one for summer chicken with olives and capers is especially for her, … Continue reading Summer Chicken With Olives And Capers
If you are looking for an authentic Italian restaurant, look no further than Magica Roma. Situated in Pinelands, there is limited parking close by. But the walk from your car will be worth it. Magica Roma Last November we had to collect the kids from the airport. Their flight was due to land just before … Continue reading Magica Roma, Pinelands, Cape Town
I bought beautiful aubergines from the farmers' market and sought out recipes to use them in new ways. This aubergine and chickpea ragout is beautifully spiced and needs the garlic yoghurt sauce to make it a complete dish. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Aubergine And Chickpea Ragout ♥ In order to ascertain … Continue reading Aubergine And Chickpea Ragout