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In hindsight, I should have used hazelnuts for this recipe. It would have had more of an Italian feel to it. I was very impatient to get the photographs done and so did not let the Chocnut Ice Cream soften enough before scooping. I made a right royal mess, which I ate. So it was … Continue reading Chocnut Ice Cream
In Japanese cuisine, kansui is the key ingredient for making ramen noodles. As I could not find any here, I decided to make my own. You can easily do this at home. And as it keeps fairly well, make a larger batch than you need. Or place this in the oven the next time you … Continue reading Kansui
Everyone Here is Lying opening lines: They don't speak as William walks her to her car parked behind the motel; they never leave their cars out front, where they might be recognized. My blurb: Living in a small neighbourhood means everyone knows everyone. And people seem to have a way into each other's business. Many … Continue reading Everyone Here is Lying, Shari Lapena
I am a day late and a dollar short when it comes to making Coronation Chicken. This dish using spicy mayonnaise was created by Constance Spry and Rosemary Hume for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. I was looking for ideas to use up leftover roast chicken, and this really seemed like a … Continue reading Coronation Chicken
It is more economical to buy a whole chicken than cut up pieces. Dave braais the chicken and we eat a thigh and drumstick each, the same night. And then we use the rest of the meat in a variety of meals. This is a huge saving, not only financially, but in time, as I … Continue reading Baked Roti
This Time Could Be Different opening lines: "How did this get here, Rob?" The earring that Madeline had lost months ago trembled in her outstretched hand. My blurb: Madeline has her dream job. She is an important cog in the wheel at the bank. And as a senior executive, a lot is expected of her. … Continue reading This Time Could Be Different, Khristin Wierman
It might sound odd to blitz a chutney. But this spiced apple chutney is so good, so I hope you will follow my advice. Serve with any curry to add spice and sweetness. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spiced Apple Chutney ♥ There is one thing about airlines that will always confuse … Continue reading Spiced Apple Chutney
As an alternative to your regular breakfast, you could enjoy these health muffins. The recipe comes from my blogging friend Robbie, who made them for her family who are on a low GI and low sodium diet. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Health Muffins ♥ I am fastidious about keeping a shopping … Continue reading Health Muffins
"Watch the boat Chandan, it floats on the ocean. It rises and falls with your breath's gentle motion." Chandan has had an exciting day out with his mum - but now it's time for bed, and however hard he tries, he just can't sleep. Luckily, his mum has some calming mindfulness techniques at her fingertips. The bedtime … Continue reading The Bedtime Boat, Sital Gorasia Chapman
August 2023 was an expensive month in our household. Dave and I bit the bullet and booked our tickets the The Netherlands. We decided we would not risk it by waiting for a special. According to articles I am reading, flight prices have gone up world wide by an average of 23%. We decided to … Continue reading August 2023 Showcasing In My Kitchen
In June, Dave and I took the long and windy roads from Gordons Bay to Greyton, where we stopped for lunch at 1854. As it was a cold day we decided to sit in the restaurant, rather than on the deck. The dining area is comfortable, but could have been improved had the fire been … Continue reading 1854 Restaurant, Greyton
I have never seen a batch of biscuits disappear as quickly as these garibaldi biscuits. I made these one Saturday morning as my aunt was coming to visit. And she loved them so much she could not stop eating them. Dave and I also tucked in and there were none left by the end of … Continue reading Garibaldi Biscuits
One night, Spike creeps downstairs in his pyjamas to find that his granny has turned into a dinosaur - GRANNYSAURUS! There are dinosaurs BOOGYING in the living room. With Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus, it's a DINO DISCO! Spike wants to stay up and party too! How will Grannysaurus ever get him back to bed? Perhaps her … Continue reading Grannysaurus, David Walliams
This honey and almond sponge is a must bake cake. It was super tasty, and extremely moist. And it lasted 4 days despite the fact I could have eaten the entire loaf in one day. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Honey And Almond Sponge ♥ I am an avid listener of podcasts, and … Continue reading Honey And Almond Sponge
After using a recipe for castagnole that did not work out at all, I created a recipe that I think is perfect. The key to a good fried doughnut is the flour. Ordinary all purpose flour or cake flour will do. There is no need to use OO farina as suggested in some recipes. Also, … Continue reading Castagnole
The Cassandra Complex opening lines: Where does a story start? It's a lie, the first page of a book, because it masquerades as a beginning. My blurb: Cassandra wakes up, and immediately she knows something is wrong. Her watch which was definitely stolen yesterday when she had a meltdown is right where it belongs. Then … Continue reading The Cassandra Complex, Holly Smale
When it comes to chocolate, the darker the better in my opinion. I have used 80% cocoa solids for my chocolate biscotti. These make them slightly bitter, which I love. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Biscotti ♥ My first smartphone was worlds away from what is currently the norm. But, at … Continue reading Chocolate Biscotti
After our disappointing breakfast on the flight home from Istanbul, I made these Turkish eggs. Going by what we were served on the plane, my version is a lot better. Dave was really happy to have these for lunch. I think the next time I cook them I will also make a batch of my … Continue reading Turkish Eggs
Cross Down opening line: In front of President Kent and the historic Resolute Desk, General Wayne Grissom, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sits with his uniform hat in his lap and says, "Thank you for seeing me on such short notice, Mr. President." My blurb: Detective John Sampson's boss does not feel like … Continue reading Cross Down, James Patterson
I keep a large bag of dried figs to hand. Not only for snacking, but to add to my granola which I make monthly. I adapted Choclette's recipe for fresh fig scones using the dried ones I had to hand. These dried fig scones were absolutely delicious! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Dried Fig Scones