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Ella’s new collection, Quick And Easy, shows us that vegan cooking doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. It’s easy to embrace a plant-based lifestyle with her fuss-free, simple recipes that cater for our busy lives. Divided into 7 sections, the new book offers – for the first time – recipes with an approximate cooking … Continue reading Quick And Easy, Ella Mills | Vegan Recipe Book
I was really amazed how much the arils from one pomegranate weighed. That is all the is needed to make this delectable pomegranate jam, together with some fructose, a pinch of salt and lime juice. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pomegranate Jam ♥ We have been chasing a leak in our roof … Continue reading Pomegranate Jam | 4 Ingredient Recipe
A Wedding In The Country opening line: 'Garlic should be the same size as an 'azelnut in its shell,' said Mme Wilson in her strong French accent. My blurb: Lizzie has been sent to a finishing school of sorts. Here she will learn to cook, and sew, lay a table and entertain guests. Most of … Continue reading A Wedding In The Country, Katie Fforde
Making a dry rub to keep is something we do quite often. This recipe for five spice rub was used for baby back ribs. And seeing has I had made extra, we used it for some eland steaks as well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Five Spice Rub ♥ In November 2019 … Continue reading Five Spice Rub Made With Fresh Spices
Situated in Dorp Street Stellenbosch is our latest find, Oppie Dorp. Expect generous portions, a relaxed atmosphere and al fresco dining. Oppie Dorp Despite the restaurant having booked us a table outside, we chose to dine indoors. This was perfect for us as the weather turned a bit chilly. And I for one do not … Continue reading Oppie Dorp, Stellenbosch, South Africa
According to Weber's Ultimate Braai Book, indirect heat is key to cooking the delicate, flaky crust of this berry crostata, without burning it. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Berry Crostata ♥ For women, finding a hairdresser is nearly as important as having a Doctor you can trust. I had the most amazing stylist who … Continue reading Berry Crostata | Recipe For The Braai (BBQ)
21st Birthday opening line: Cindy Thomas followed Robert Barnett's assistant down the long corridor at the law firm of Barnett and Associates in Washington, DC. My blurb: When Tara Burke and her baby Lorrie go missing it is her mother that reports the fact. Her husband Lucas, is of the opinion she has just left … Continue reading 21st Birthday, James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
This Honey Teriyaki Glaze is essential to making the glazed baby back ribs that I shall share with you soon. However, the glaze is perfect for chicken wings and worth making extra to keep in the fridge. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Honey Teriyaki Glaze ♥ Dave and I started off our … Continue reading Honey Teriyaki Glaze For Baby Back Ribs
The best anniversary gift I have ever given Dave is his Weber gas braai. We use it nearly every single night and braai anything we can. So when I got the copy of Weber's Ultimate Braai Book to review I handed it to him. He chose the recipes and did all the braaiing. This latest offering … Continue reading Ultimate Braai Book | Weber, Jamie Purviance
I had to wait to make this bone marrow pasta for a second time until I could gather all the ingredients together. Our local supermarket was out of marrow bones for quite some time, and I shop there less frequently now that life is mostly back to normal. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Bone Marrow Pasta | Pasta Al Midollo Osseo
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot opening lines: When people say 'terminal', I think of the airport. I picture a wide check-in area with a high ceiling and glass walls, the staff in matching uniforms waiting to take my name and flight information, waiting to ask me if I packed my bags myself, … Continue reading The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot
When I saw this recipe for Cream Cheese and Spinach Ravioli in Siba's Welcome to my Table I knew I had to try it. Firstly, I was interested to see how using ordinary cake flour differed to using 00 flour for the pasta. And I wanted to know how this simple filling would taste. I won't … Continue reading Cream Cheese And Spinach Ravioli
May 2021 was bracketed by two weekends away. The first was spent in Tulbagh with Eric and Bev. And the second at a gourmet getaway in Swellendam. Friends of ours from Knysna met us there and we had a superb time. May 2021 Savoury Recipes I started off by making a tahini and soy dressing … Continue reading May 2021 Showcasing In My Kitchen
I have adapted this recipe for Beef Barbacoa from Inger who blogs over at The Art Of Natural Living. It is so good that I have made it more than once. Served on a bed of curried carrot mash, this made for a great meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Beef Barbacoa ♥ … Continue reading Beef Barbacoa | Slow Cooked And Delicious
The Kingdom opening lines: It was the day dog died. I was sixteen, Carl fifteen. A few days earlier Dad had shown us the hunting knife I killed him with. My blurb: Roy wanted to be Carl's protector, but it took him a long time to grow into that person. But when he did, he … Continue reading The Kingdom, Jo Nesbo | Book Review
Herbal Healing Day Would you like to win a chance to attend the Herbal Healing Day? One lucky prize winner will get to attend the retreat at no charge on either the 28th of August, or the 27th of November 2021. Time to Rest, Revive, Restore, Renew & Rejoice The retreat takes place at the beautiful Hearth … Continue reading Herbal Healing Day Retreat Give Away
The idea for the cinnamon bun rusks is not my own. I just felt like one straight out of the oven, and then decided to turn the rest of the batch into something we could enjoy the entire week. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cinnamon Bun Rusks ♥ I honestly do not … Continue reading Cinnamon Bun Rusks | Best Of Both Worlds
Our anniversary evening last year was spent at the Tulbagh Hotel. We had all agreed that we wanted to go back to Mo & Rose, as the food has been exceptional. But due to Covid, the chef had left, and the restaurant was closed. A few years ago I had done a media tour that … Continue reading Tulbagh Hotel, Western Cape South Africa
The first time I tried Japanese Milk Bread was at Spek and Bone when we went to eat there last year. I knew that the soft texture would be ideal for lobster rolls so on a warm Friday afternoon I set about making this bread. It was perfect even if I cut the slices a … Continue reading Japanese Milk Bread | Hokkaido Milk Bread
The Volunteer opening line: Witold stood on the manor house steps and watched the car kick up a trail of dust as it drove down the lime tree avenue toward the yard and came to a stop in a white cloud before the gnarled chestnut. My sentiment: "I do not know how history will judge … Continue reading The Volunteer, Jack Fairweather