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May 2023 was a fantastic month! Dave and I went to Italy and spent some time with Mark and Eva. We had a hectic week in Naples and then went and did very little in Pugnochiuso. The trip home was exhausting and interesting. Exhausting because we woke up at 5:45 on Sunday and only took … Continue reading May 2023 Showcasing In My Kitchen
In Thrive, Nicci details her own issues with food and weight and how she accepted that her health was her own responsibility. Keeping in mind that everyone has their own personal journey, Nicci details 5 steps to re-inventing what and why we eat. Eating well should be one of life’s pleasures but, for many people, … Continue reading Thrive, Nicci Robertson
Using a combination of pumpkin seeds, linseeds and sunflower seeds, this seeded sourdough recipe takes two days to make. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Seeded Sourdough ♥ When our solar panels were installed the labourer drilled holes through our ceiling. Dave had warned the owner about this but his staff clearly did … Continue reading Seeded Sourdough
Baked feta is the perfect addition to a meze platter. This recipe calls for olives and sundried tomatoes. When scooped up with some flatbreads it is the perfect bite. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Feta ♥ Finally, the day arrived, and Dave and I could go for our Visa appointment. I … Continue reading Baked Feta
Dave and I spent an afternoon and evening in Istanbul. In anticipation of this visit I made bazlama. This Turkish flatbread is made from flour, water, salt and yeast and is therefore leavened. They should be circular in shape and can be enjoyed as part of a meze platter. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Bazlama
I adapted the recipe for a green smoothie from Thrive to make my apple smoothie. You need to drink this straight away otherwise it will separate. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Apple Smoothie ♥ Last month I met a very nice young gentleman. He had purchased a suitcase from a place that does … Continue reading Apple Smoothie
The Learn With Dr. Seuss books have been specially designed to combine learning with fun. A range of zany characters and hilarious rhymes work together to introduce your child to counting and writing activities, building up the numeracy and literacy skills they'll need for school. Children can learn to add, count and read, all with the … Continue reading Learn With Dr. Seuss
This slow roasted brisket is perfect for cold winter nights when warm comfort food is in order. This dish is packed full of mushrooms and flavoured with red wine, rosemary and thyme. It needs to be served with a side dish that can soak up the lovely resulting sauce. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Slow Roasted Brisket
Ajo is the Spanish word for garlic, which is the base of the white soup, ajoblanco. The base is made from almonds and water and is thickened with bread. Served cold, the acidity is derived from a good Spanish vinegar and olive oil is used to balance the flavours. This recipe is my take on … Continue reading Ajoblanco
Unnatural History opening lines: When I go to crime scenes, I'm ready to focus on terrible things. I end up at crime scenes because my best friend, a homicide lieutenant, thinks I have something to offer on the cases he calls "different". My blurb: Adonis Klement is the wealthy son of an extremely wealthy recluse. … Continue reading Unnatural History, Jonathan Kellerman
The key to making these cauliflower bites is to get them into the oven as soon as they are shaped. I did not do that, hence the cheese 'leaking' out. That in no way detracted from the taste. Or from the fact that we devoured this entire batch for lunch. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Cauliflower Bites
This vanilla semifreddo proved to be a hidden gem in more ways than one. I made a double batch of this semi-frozen ice cream, turning half into the cranberry one I shared earlier. This one was in the freezer waiting for the perfect opportunity to be taken out and enjoyed. And that happened this weekend … Continue reading Vanilla Semifreddo
In April 2023 my parents flew down from Johannesburg to spend the Easter weekend with us. I cooked for a small dinner party with friends on the Friday night. And made an elaborate brunch for a family get-together on the Sunday. We ate lunch out on the Saturday and Monday so I did not have … Continue reading April 2023 Showcasing In My Kitchen
For people who travel a lot, to many different places, the Airalo App may just be what you are looking for. It is an eSIM App with many things going for it. Do you want $3 off your first purchase? Use referral code TANDY4186 when you sign up. Airalo App Relatively new to the market, … Continue reading Airalo App
In Low Carb Is Lekker Three, Inè Reynierse has moved her philosophy from low carb high fat to low carb high nutrition. This allows someone to eat 'smart carbs'. She also introduces micronutrients into the equation. Low Carb is Lekker Three continues the journey begun by Inè Reynierse in 2015, when her award winning cookbook, … Continue reading Low Carb Is Lekker Three, Inè Reynierse
I much prefer to make my own spice blends, than use store bought ones. That way I know they are fresh, and I can make as much or as little as I need. This felafel spice blend is not just for chickpeas. It can be used to enhance any vegetables you are roasting. Head straight … Continue reading Felafel Spice Blend
A Killer's Game opening line: FBI Special Agent Daniela Vega assessed her environment and calculated her chances. My blurb: Retired Army Ranger Dani Vega will need all of her special training to get out of the maze she is in. A simple undercover assignment has turned deadly, and she has to make the choice between … Continue reading A Killer’s Game, Isabella Maldonado
I have a salad garden so that Dave can pick his own green leaves for workday lunches. It is abundant with wild rocket and three different types of basil. And so, a rocket and basil pesto seemed like a great solution to using some of the herbs. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Rocket And Basil Pesto
Just before I served this galaktoboureko, Dorothy was talking about a holiday as a teenager. She was with her parents and mentioned eating the most amazing Greek dessert. It was a huge coincidence that this dessert was the same one she had enjoyed. And each bite brought back a memory for her of a time … Continue reading Galaktoboureko
For Burns Night I try and make one traditional Scottish recipe. This year it was tattie scones. Made with potatoes, my Glaswegian friend told me that they were as good as the ones her Mum made. Now, that is high praise indeed. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Tattie Scones ♥ Load shedding … Continue reading Tattie Scones
