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These turmeric fried eggs are served on a bed of spinach, topped with a tamarind dressing and quick pickled shallots. The perfect breakfast when served on a slice of toasted bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Turmeric Fried Eggs ♥ Using turmeric in your cooking Fresh turmeric is available where I live, … Continue reading Turmeric Fried Eggs
Capturing the essence of a hot cross bun, this Easter mug cake uses ground cinnamon and orange blossom extract for flavouring, and raisins and Easter eggs for texture. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Easter Mug Cake ♥ Why an Easter Mug Cake? I absolutely love hot cross buns and have a firm … Continue reading Easter Mug Cake
This salted olive bread is perfect to eat just as it is. Or serve as part of a cheese board. Make sure to keep them in an airtight container if you can resist not eating them all at once. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Salted Olive Bread ♥ Memories of olives I … Continue reading Salted Olive Bread
The text for the post on How to Elevate Your Home with the Bold Beauty of Dark Blue Wallpaper was provided to me. How to Elevate Your Home with the Bold Beauty of Dark Blue Wallpaper Dark blue wallpaper can totally transform your home. Imagine walking into a room, and bam, the walls hit you with … Continue reading How to Elevate Your Home with the Bold Beauty of Dark Blue Wallpaper
The spice levels of this sriracha mayonnaise will depend on the heat level of the sriracha you use. I made my own sauce which packs quite a punch. And you can adjust the amount you use to suit your own taste buds. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sriracha Mayonnaise ♥ Sriracha Mayonnaise … Continue reading Sriracha Mayonnaise
Having the most amazing colour, and stunning flavour, this apricot kernel ice cream got a lot of thumbs up. We enjoyed it on hot summer days, eating it by the bowlful while sitting around the pool. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Apricot Kernel Ice Cream ♥ A caveat when making this apricot … Continue reading Apricot Kernel Ice Cream
Nemesis opening lines: Tommy Stojack. The guy's name is everywhere, a hushed referral at an ammo trade stall, a proper noun rising above the buzz at the Green Beret Foundation booth, a fleck of sea-foam shot from the swirls and eddies of the churning crowd on the convention floor. My blurb: Evan is in a … Continue reading Nemesis, Gregg Hurwitz
These salted dark chocolate biscuits are absolutely delicious. I would be tempted to always have some of the cookie dough in the fridge to keep our glass jar well stocked. And I think once you have tried these, you will agree. Use the best quality chocolate you can afford when you make these. And if … Continue reading Salted Dark Chocolate Biscuits
Despite cutting back on blog posting, I am still only typing up my March 2025 post with a few days to spare before scheduling it. I was hoping to be able to be more ahead of myself, but I cannot complain as I had a lot of work to do this month. And work is … Continue reading March 2025 Showcasing In My Kitchen
The text for the post on Why Graduation Announcements Are Still Important in a Digital World was provided to me. Why Graduation Announcements Are Still Important in a Digital World So, you’ve just crushed years of school, and it’s finally time to celebrate! Even with digital stuff like texting and social media, sending out graduation … Continue reading Why Graduation Announcements Are Still Important in a Digital World
Situated on the iconic wine estate of Buitenverwachting in Constantia South Africa, is Peter Tempelhoff's restaurant, Beyond. This fine dining establishment focuses on diverse produce which allows them to support small scale farmers, producers and growers. Summer Dinner Menu at Beyond The summer menu (February 2025) offered us a choice of a 2 course meal … Continue reading Beyond Restaurant, Buitenverwachting
This chocolate gateau is made with almond flour, meaning it is gluten free. Making flourless cakes with unrefined sugar can be a challenge, but the coconut sugar proved to be a winning combination in this recipe. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Gateau ♥ Starting off our day to get a good … Continue reading Chocolate Gateau
Summer weather calls for long cold drinks, and a Pimm's Cocktail fits the bill perfectly. I made the ice balls by using a reusable ice cube tray and added some dried flowers and herbs to each hole before adding the water. This makes any cocktail look really lovely, as well as adding a subtle flavour … Continue reading Pimm’s Cocktail
The vegetables for my zucchini ravioli were cooked in the oven, before being combined with mascarpone to make the filling. Served with a traditional butter sage sauce, this is a great meal for summer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Zucchini Ravioli ♥ What do you call zucchini? In South Africa, zucchini are … Continue reading Zucchini Ravioli
The Texas Murders opening lines: Isabella hears the unmistakable vibration of a rattlesnake tail, freezing her in a cold chill. My blurb: Rory seems to want to complicate his life. As soon as he meets another woman, his ex Willow appears to want to come back into his life. But, he needs to look after … Continue reading The Texas Murders, James Patterson
The text for the post on Budget-Friendly Ways to Keep Children Entertained in London was provided to me. As any parent knows, keeping children entertained in a big city like London can quickly become expensive. From theatre tickets to museum entry fees, the costs can really add up, particularly if you have several children. However, … Continue reading Budget-Friendly Ways to Keep Children Entertained in London
Sriracha sauce is a Thai hot sauce, usually used for dipping. Like most Thai condiments, there is a balance between sweet, and spicy. You can adjust the levels of coconut sugar, nam pla and vinegar to get the perfect balance to suit your palate. Make this as hot as you can handle by selecting which … Continue reading Sriracha Sauce
Using one of my favourite Italian cheeses, I made gorgonzola ravioli. Served with a simple butter sauce, this makes for a great starter, or for the perfect light dinner. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Gorgonzola Ravioli ♥ Making pasta and my perfect gorgonzola ravioli I absolutely love making fresh pasta. However, my … Continue reading Gorgonzola Ravioli
Holmes Is Missing opening lines: It was 2 a.m. The posted speed limit on the Williamsburg Bridge into Manhattan was 35 miles per hour. My blurb: Margaret Marple is trying to hold everything together. Her priority is their business but she has to acknowledge that Brendan Holmes does not want to maintain their partnership. But … Continue reading Holmes Is Missing, James Patterson
This recipe for Persian Love Cakes has been adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi who offers all sorts of amazing recipes for us to enjoy. This one is from Sweet, which I do not have a copy of. Something to be added to my wish list for sure. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Persian Love … Continue reading Persian Love Cakes