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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!
Dave and I wanted to eat out at a local restaurant when we were in Maratea last year. After reading the menu at La Perla, we decided that this would be our meal out. La Perla Overlooking Piazza Buraglia, La Perla offers several dining areas and their speciality is aqua pazza. This translates to crazy water … Continue reading La Perla, Ristorante Maratea, Italy
Part of my vegan feast included marinated mushrooms. I tend to buy these when we are overseas and decided to try to make them myself at home. You need to make them a few days ahead of serving to allow the mushrooms to fully take on the flavours. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Marinated Mushrooms Using Fresh Rosemary
Gougère are little balls of cheese delight. They are made from choux pastry and are light. I could not stop popping these into my mouth after I had made them. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gougère ♥ For the first time in a couple of years, Dave's son spent Christmas with us. James … Continue reading Gougère, A Savoury Choux Pastry With Cheese
When we go away for racing in East London we choose to stay in Kidds Beach. The race track is 27km away and this puts us on the right side of the circuit, in a really nice area. Last year I found Breeze Inn and it was like finding a home away from home. Teresa … Continue reading Breeze Inn, Kidds Beach, South Africa
This dried apricot recipe came about because I did not want my apricots to go to waste. They were getting soft and drying them seemed like a really good idea. Head straight on to the Recipe For Dried Apricots ♥ Usually I wake up anywhere from 4am and seldom go back to sleep. During the … Continue reading Dried Apricots Using Ripe Fruit
This recipe for mini cup cakes came about when I was testing a baked doughnut recipe. I decided not to spend money on a special tin, which is actually a necessity for the recipe. But the result was still delicious! Head straight on to the Recipe For Mini Cup Cakes ♥ A few years ago … Continue reading Mini Cup Cakes Using Buttermilk For Moistness
December 2018 started off with a bang! Work was hectic and I was still at my desk on Saturday the 22nd. On the 23rd we had my family over for lunch and that marked the start of our festive season. I hope that 2019 hold all that you need. I do not make resolutions and … Continue reading December 2018, Showcasing In My Kitchen
I am sure there are many variations of gingerbread spice out there. Mine may not be unique but it contains all the spices I love. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gingerbread Spice ♥ Last week Saturday I got stuck into my routine as early as possible. Dave went out cray fishing and I … Continue reading Gingerbread Spice Using My Favourite Spices
The day I made this roast carrot dip I posted it on instagram. My friend Clinton had one word to say about it - why. Well, the answer to that is because I had carrots that needed using up, and a dip that needed making! Head straight on to the Recipe For Roast Carrot Dip ♥ … Continue reading Roast Carrot Dip Spiced With Chilli Oil
When looking for an apartment in Siracusa, Siciliy, Dave and I chose to stay on Isola di Ortigia. This is the ancient heart of the city and the little streets remind me of Venice. Piccolo Loft San Tommaso was an easy choice for us to make. Piccolo Loft San Tommaso Piccolo Loft San Tommaso is situated … Continue reading Piccolo Loft San Tommaso, Ortigia, Siracusa