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I first met Ilse when she started blogging in 2011. I was very excited to get her first recipe book Cape Mediterranean to review. Tasha Seccombe is responsible for the photorgraphs in the book which is subtitled the way we love to eat. Chapters are divided into: loaves, flatbreads & pizza dips, spreads & pâtés tapas, terrines … Continue reading Cape Mediterranean, Ilse van der Merwe
These spring onion paratha are the perfect crispy bread to serve with curries. I served mine with a beef and vegetable soup instead of croutons. I loved the pop of salty mixture encapsulated in the folds of the dough. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spring Onion Paratha ♥ Gift giving can be … Continue reading Spring Onion Paratha For Curries
For Hannah's first birthday Dave and I bought her The World Of Peter Rabbit. This is a collection of the 23 original books by Beatrix Potter in a stunning gift box. Where Is Peter Rabbit serves as a great introduction to the characters featured in the iconic tales. Where Is Peter Rabbit? Play a fun game … Continue reading Where Is Peter Rabbit? Inspired By Beatrix Potter
Dave, my mom and I went to the Elgin Railway Market for a browse around. The fresh produce stand were selling 2 trays of free range eggs for R60 so I bought them. I had thought that Alex would take a tray, but he declined. And James only wanted 6 of the 60 eggs. Then … Continue reading French Flan | Set Custard Parisian Flan
Bish Bash Bosh aims to make plant based cooking that much easier. Not only for vegans, this recipe book is a great resource for anyone wanting new and exciting ways to prepare vegetables. I certainly could have made good use of it when I had my vegan feast last year. Chapters are divided into: Quick … Continue reading Bish Bash Bosh! Henry Firth And Ian Theasby
Whenever I make something with lavender or lime for the blog I feel it is bespoke. I made this lime marmalade as I had an abundance of limes and did not want them to go to waste. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lime Marmalade ♥ For those of you who have not … Continue reading Lime Marmalade With A Hint Of Orange
Tthe latest collection of short stories co-written by James Patterson is 13 Minute Murder. 13 Minute Murder opening line: Strolling through the halls of Harvard University, plotting the murder of one of its more notable students, mulling over my options - poison, piano wire, maybe a knife - I had to stop and ask myself … Continue reading 13 Minute Murder, James Patterson
I call these South African scones as they are not the light, fluffy ones you will get served in England. Instead they are firm and meant to be filling. It really is a quick bread and I served mine with lime marmalade for breakfast. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ South African Scones … Continue reading South African Scones #ISW2019
July 2019 was an extremely special month for me. I turned 50! The celebrations begun on the day of my birthday with Dave and I spending the evening alone. On the 27th I had a small dinner party for friends. My friend Stella who lives in Johannesburg came to spend time with me to celebrate. … Continue reading July 2019, Showcasing In My Kitchen
Looking for ways to get more vegetables into your diet? This recipe for vegetable scones will tick that box. I have adapted the recipe from 10-a-day the easy way. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Vegetable Scones ♥ In November we will be spending time in the UK with the kids and our … Continue reading Vegetable Scones | International Scone Week 2019
This was my second attempt at using persimmons. The first result was not good, so I did not use many when making my persimmon frangipane tart. I regret that as the fruit turned out amazing when baked. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Persimmon Frangipane Tart ♥ A few weeks ago I was … Continue reading Persimmon Frangipane Tart Using Sharon Fruit
Each year I debate with myself whether to carry on the tradition of scone making? And this year the decision seemed to have been made for me when I came across not one, but two scone recipes. So, it is time for International Scone Week 2019. A long standing tradition In 2011 bloggers around the … Continue reading International Scone Week 2019
In Salt & Time, Alissa Timoshkina calls this semolina cake a perfect all-year-round cake that can be consumed at breakfast, as an afternoon tea treat or an after-dinner dessert. I served mine with poached guavas and a good drizzle of the poaching syrup. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Semolina Cake ♥ My … Continue reading Semolina Cake Drizzled With Poaching Liquid
Teaching colours to your child is made even more fun through the vibrancy of Roald Dahl’s Colours. This book introduce 8 colours as well as animals to your little one. In my opinion it is imperitive to get children to love reading. This can be extremely difficult if you are a parent who does not … Continue reading Colours, Roald Dahl | Book Review
This citrus poppy seed cake was a work in progress for quite some time. I had made the citrus purée for my bircher and then did not know what to do with the leftovers. A while later Lorraine posted a recipe for lemon poppyseed cake and I knew straight away what I was going to … Continue reading Citrus Poppy Seed Cake Using Citrus Purée