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Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Mar 1, 2021Feb 9, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ Leave a comment

These blueberry cheesecake pancakes will become a firm family favourite once you make them. I absolutely love the taste, and the texture and the kids have given these a big thumbs up. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes ♥ Each time I get a new car I make sure to … Continue reading Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Invisible Girl, Lisa Jewell | Book Review

Feb 28, 2021Mar 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ Leave a comment

Invisible Girl opening lines: I duck down and pull my hoodie close around my face. Ahead of me the girl with red hair is picking up speed; she knows she's being followed. My blurb: Saffyre is broken, and Roan is meant to fix her. But for all his skills as a child psychiatrist, he never … Continue reading Invisible Girl, Lisa Jewell | Book Review

Oven Baked Courgette Fritters

Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

This recipe for oven baked courgette fritters is perfect for the busy mom. The best part about this is you can cut nice squares to add to lunch boxes. And you can change the vegetables to what is in season. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Oven Baked Courgette Fritters ♥ I have … Continue reading Oven Baked Courgette Fritters

Swartberg Hotel, Prince Albert, South Africa

Feb 24, 2021Feb 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

Named after the mountain range surrounding the area, Mont d'Or Swartberg Hotel, in Prince Albert, was the second stop on our staycation. This National Heritage Site has been home to a hotel for over 150 years. Offering a spa, gym, swimming pool and conference facilities, the hotel is ideal for a getaway. Swartberg Hotel Room … Continue reading Swartberg Hotel, Prince Albert, South Africa

Stout Pudding | Using Chocolate Infused Milk Stout

Feb 22, 2021Feb 23, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

For those of you enjoying winter weather, this stout pudding is perfect. We have just come out of our booze ban and I will be sure to stock up on beer. Not only for warming desserts, but to enjoy at the pool while we are still in the midst of our summer. Head straight on … Continue reading Stout Pudding | Using Chocolate Infused Milk Stout

Private Moscow, James Patterson & Adam Hamdy

Feb 21, 2021Jan 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

Private Moscow opening lines: "Remember dunker training at Pendleton?" There was a smile pinned to Karl Parker's face, but his eyes made a liar of his mouth. My blurb: Jack Morgan is a Marine through and through. And despite no longer serving his country, he will always be a patriot. So it makes no sense … Continue reading Private Moscow, James Patterson & Adam Hamdy

Sourdough Apricot Cookies Using Your Discard

Feb 19, 2021Feb 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

Like everything in life, all good things have to come to an end. These sourdough apricot cookies are the last of the ones using my discard. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Apricot Cookies ♥ After leaving the meeting with the builder, Dave told me what had been discussed. I asked him … Continue reading Sourdough Apricot Cookies Using Your Discard

Chicken Livers With Pomegranate Sauce

Feb 17, 2021Feb 18, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

Like Sally Butcher, I was not sure how pomegranate molasses would work with the earthy taste of chicken livers. I for one love everything about livers, and will experiment with all sorts of flavours. Especially now while we have a booze ban in place and my Brandy is running low. I have used port and … Continue reading Chicken Livers With Pomegranate Sauce

Sourdough Wholemeal Bread Maker Loaf

Feb 15, 2021Jan 27, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

I don't always have time on my hands to make sourdough using traditional methods. And when this happens, I turn to my bread maker. This sourdough wholemeal bread maker loaf turned out quite well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Wholemeal Bread Maker Loaf ♥ I am going to digress from my … Continue reading Sourdough Wholemeal Bread Maker Loaf

Dear Child, Romy Hausmann

Feb 14, 2021Jan 22, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

Dear Child opening lines: Student, 23, missing in Munich. Munich (LR) - The Munich police are searching for clues relating to the whereabouts of Lena Beck, 23, from Munich-Haidhausen. My blurb: Four thousand nine hundred and ninety-three days. That is how long Lena Beck has been missing before her parents get a phone call. They are told … Continue reading Dear Child, Romy Hausmann

Halva Sourdough Cookies Made From Discard

Feb 12, 2021Feb 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

I make my own halva but for this recipe for halva sourdough cookies you can use store bought. I really needed a treat after the never ending saga that is going on in my life right now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Halva Sourdough Cookies ♥ The Monday before the builder was … Continue reading Halva Sourdough Cookies Made From Discard

Meze, Sally Butcher | Book Review

Feb 10, 2021Jan 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

We often do meze platters for starters when we have guests over for a meal. The idea of a recipe book to inspire me with snacks, small plates and street food from the Middle East, really grabbed my attention. But before I even paged through the book I gave it to my mom. I wanted … Continue reading Meze, Sally Butcher | Book Review

Queso Blanco | Queso Fresco

Feb 8, 2021Jan 22, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

Queso blanco is basically white cheese, and queso fresco is fresh cheese. So, this recipe is for a fresh white cheese made in a similar manner to ricotta. However, it uses only fresh milk in the preparation. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Queso Blanco ♥ Other than builders falling into my group … Continue reading Queso Blanco | Queso Fresco

The Searcher, Tana French | Book Review

Feb 7, 2021Jan 12, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

The Searcher opening lines: When Cal comes out of the house, the rooks have got hold of something. Six of them are clustered on the back lawn, amid the long wet grass and the yellow-flowered weeds, jabbing and hopping. My blurb: Cal is a retired policeman who has left big city America to settle in … Continue reading The Searcher, Tana French | Book Review

Sourdough Granola Cookies | Use Your Discard

Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

I had to force myself to eat no more than one of these sourdough granola cookies at a time. They are so good and thankfully they keep well which means I could eat one a day for a week. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Granola Cookies ♥ I have a few … Continue reading Sourdough Granola Cookies | Use Your Discard

January 2021 Showcasing In My Kitchen

Feb 3, 2021Feb 4, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

January 2021 sped by at a rapid rate of knots. My parents left on the 1st to head back home. This gave Dave and I the weekend alone before going back to work. We decided to have breakfast out at The Hickory Shack and despite the fact I ordered the smallest meal, I got a … Continue reading January 2021 Showcasing In My Kitchen

Butterscotch Soft Serve | No Churn Recipe

Feb 1, 2021Jan 18, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

You don't need to make your own sauce to make this butterscotch soft serve. But it is far better if you do in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Butterscotch Soft Serve ♥ When the Covid contact tracing app was developed for South Africa, I decided to install it on my … Continue reading Butterscotch Soft Serve | No Churn Recipe

The Coast-to-Coast Murders, James Patterson

Jan 31, 2021Jan 11, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

The Coast-to-Coast Murders opening lines: Where will you be when your life ends? I was in the grocery store, squeezing a mango. My blurb: Can a killer be created? When a Los Angeles killing leads the FBI directly to a suspected serial killer, Detective Dobbs has two choices. He can assist Special Agent Jessica Gimble, … Continue reading The Coast-to-Coast Murders, James Patterson

Sourdough Hotdog Rolls | The Perfect Roll

Jan 29, 2021Jan 20, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

To me, the perfect sourdough hotdog rolls are soft inside with a firm, but not crunchy exterior. This recipe fits the bill perfectly and all you have to do is decide what toppings you want with your sausage. For me it is sauerkraut and mustard, just like I had in New York. Head straight on … Continue reading Sourdough Hotdog Rolls | The Perfect Roll

Lord Milner Hotel, Matjiesfontein South Africa

Jan 27, 2021Jan 15, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

In October 2020 Dave and I decided to embark on a short road trip. Our first stop was the Lord Milner Hotel in Matjiesfontein. We left work at lunch time and headed there via Ceres, taking a leisurely drive through some passes, and detouring into Tulbagh. A trip back in time The entire village of … Continue reading Lord Milner Hotel, Matjiesfontein South Africa

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