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I am passionate about using regional, seasonable and sustainable produce when I cook. I live in Gordons Bay with my husband and dogs. Dave and I are busy building a house which is an adventure all in itself. Each year we visit a new place overseas to experience the food of the area. Follow along on our adventures!

Greens Mac N Cheese Recipe From Veg

Dec 6, 2019Nov 21, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ Leave a comment

In his recipe for greens mac n cheese, Jamie Oliver uses leek, broccoli and spinach as well as toasted almonds for a topping. He also suggests swapping out the spinach for any other exciting greens and he sometimes adds breadcrumbs to the top for a bonus crunch. Jamie says this recipe is tasty! And it … Continue reading Greens Mac N Cheese Recipe From Veg

November 2019 Showcasing In My Kitchen

Dec 4, 2019Nov 4, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

November 2019 was a super exciting month for us. And it was also very busy. We started off sorting out all the final plans for our overseas trip. And then we went to England. Other than spending time with the kids, we saw my cousins and aunt, celebrated a Bat Mitzvah and caught up with … Continue reading November 2019 Showcasing In My Kitchen

Chocolate Banana Cake Made With Cocoa Powder

Dec 2, 2019Oct 31, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

We had a few freak hot days in the middle of a cold spell and my bananas went from green to overripe in a matter of hours. I used them to make this chocolate banana cake which was really scrummy. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Banana Cake ♥ Just before we … Continue reading Chocolate Banana Cake Made With Cocoa Powder

Killer Instinct, James Patterson And Howard Roughan

Dec 1, 2019Nov 1, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

Killer Instinct opening line: Professor Jahan Darvish nudged his thick black glasses along the bridge of his nose and stared into the minibar fridge of his swanky Manhattan hotel suite while doing his best to ignore the outrageous price list posted off to the side. My blurb: Professor Jahan Darvish thinks he has it made. … Continue reading Killer Instinct, James Patterson And Howard Roughan

Halva Ice Cream Using Homemade Halva

Nov 29, 2019Oct 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

I love the texture of this halva ice cream which is not too sweet. It is the perfect summer treat in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Halva Ice Cream ♥ Every five years or so there are a spate of armed robberies where we work. People do not understand why … Continue reading Halva Ice Cream Using Homemade Halva

Skinny Desserts, Kathryn Bruton

Nov 27, 2019Nov 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

Skinny Desserts is all about indulging yourself without increasing your waistline. Kathryn Bruton has created 80 recipes that use low calorie ingredients and the result is desserts that are under the 300 calorie mark. She does not use sugar or flour substitutes in her baking and most of the recipes use standard pantry ingredients. Chapters … Continue reading Skinny Desserts, Kathryn Bruton

Spiced Apple Cake Using Cardamom

Nov 25, 2019Oct 24, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

Some things are worth waiting for, and this spiced apple cake is one of them. You need to wait for it to cool before slicing into it. But you will be grateful you did as that will help retain the moisture of this delicious treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spiced Apple … Continue reading Spiced Apple Cake Using Cardamom

The Warning, James Patterson & Robison Wells

Nov 24, 2019Nov 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

The Warning opening line: "Well, the town doesn't appear to be glowing." My blurb: Jordan and Maggie have been best friends since they started school. His dad works at the Nuclear Power Plant in their town, and her mother is the local vet. Their lives change forever when there is an explosion at the plant. … Continue reading The Warning, James Patterson & Robison Wells

Barbecue Brisket Coated In A Delicious Sauce

Nov 22, 2019Oct 22, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

You need time on your hands to make this barbecue brisket. The meat needs marinating in a dry rub overnight, and then cooking for 4 hours before finishing it off on the barbecue.   Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Barbecue Brisket ♥ We have a friend who is 20 years older than … Continue reading Barbecue Brisket Coated In A Delicious Sauce

Veg, Easy And Delicious Recipes By Jamie Oliver

Nov 20, 2019Nov 21, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 22 Comments

When discussing vegetarian recipe books, a friend told me she was looking forward to trying the recipes found in Veg. This is Jamie Oliver's latest recipe book and he says it contains easy and delicious meals for everyone. Chapters are divided into: Curries & Stews Pies, Parcels & Bakes Soups & Sarnies Traybakes Rice & Noodles … Continue reading Veg, Easy And Delicious Recipes By Jamie Oliver

Tom Kha Vegetarian Thai Soup

Nov 15, 2019Nov 19, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

The only reason to make this Tom Kha again and again is because you will fall in love with the flavours. I urge you to try this with any vegetables you have in your fridge, and even add some protein if you want to. Just stick to the basics and you will have a dish … Continue reading Tom Kha Vegetarian Thai Soup

Grille Shack, Gordons Bay South Africa

Nov 13, 2019Nov 13, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

Dave and I are always looking for somewhere new to have lunch. And the Grille Shack is our latest find. Situated along Clarence Drive in Gordons Bay, this is a drive worth taking for the food. Small Plates & SnacksOn our first visit we decided to share the salt & pepper calamari (R55) for starters. … Continue reading Grille Shack, Gordons Bay South Africa

Pistachio Halva Using Four Ingredients

Nov 11, 2019Nov 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

This recipe for pistachio halva uses only four ingredients and is the simplest I have tested. It has taken me years to find a recipe that works, and that tastes authentic in my opinion.   Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pistachio Halva ♥ I have zero common sense, which is not usually … Continue reading Pistachio Halva Using Four Ingredients

Seven Letters, Sinéad Moriarty

Nov 10, 2019Oct 17, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

Seven Letters opening line: Sarah smiled to herself as two more bottles of wine were ordered. My blurb: Sarah adores her daughter Izzy, and each year she writes her a letter. So far there are seven of them. Sarah is pregnant and blissful. But that bliss is soon shattered. She does not want to share with … Continue reading Seven Letters, Sinéad Moriarty

Fig And Nut Biscotti For An Afternoon Treat

Nov 8, 2019Oct 11, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

I feel that no weekend is complete without some baking. Just a small sweet treat is the reward for a week where I have watched what I am eating and exercising as much as possible. These fig and nut biscotti were really tasty. And I was impressed that they kept their crunch for so long. … Continue reading Fig And Nut Biscotti For An Afternoon Treat

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