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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!
Dark Sacred Night opening line: The patrol officers had left the front door open. My blurb: There is no keeping Detective Harry Bosch from doing what he loves. And that is solving cold cases. But this one is personal. The mother of the dead child has moved in with him. However, he cannot persue the … Continue reading Dark Sacred Night, Michael Connelly
I was not sure what to call this - tuna sauce, or sauce for tuna? But, which ever term you prefer please do make this. It is the perfect topping for seared tuna. Head straight on to the Recipe For Tuna Sauce ♥ I am splitting up with my weather App! A few weekends ago … Continue reading Tuna Sauce Using Fresh Coriander
Bellavista Country Place Situated just outside of Stanford, heading towards Gansbaai you will find Bellavista Country Place. This luxury accommodation overlooks Walker Bay and is surrounded by 300 hectares of fynbos. One thing is for sure, it is peaceful at Bellavista Country Place and there is a wide choice of accommodation options. For some reason John and Dorothy … Continue reading Bellavista Country Place, Stanford South Africa
Do you like ice cream on a hot day? I am sure the answer to that is a resounding yes. So, make this vegan magic chocolate sauce and take your ice cream up a level. It sets hard and gives the most amazing crack. And better still, it takes no effort to make. Head straight … Continue reading Vegan Magic Chocolate Sauce
The story of Who Moved My Cheese? was originally created by Dr. Spencer Johnson to help him deal with a difficult time in his life. Out Of The Maze is the continuation of this self-help book. My blurb: If your self held beliefs are keeping you stuck in a rut, then Out Of The Maze will help you … Continue reading Out Of The Maze, Dr Spencer Johnson
I love alternatives to the norm and this orange curd is one of them. I usually make lemon curd but as I had an abundance of oranges I decided to make something new. I also tried out a new recipe using melted butter and whole eggs. Head straight on to the Recipe For Orange Curd … Continue reading Orange Curd Using Whole Eggs
Together Together, Our community Cookbook is a collection of recipes from the women of the Hubb Community Kitchen. Based in the Al-Manaar Mosque. This kitchen opened after the Grenfell Tower tragedy as a means for the women who had been displaced to cook for their families. All profits go to the benefit of this community kitchen. Hubb … Continue reading Together: Our Community Cookbook
After a recipe fail the first time I made this baked Camembert I have come up with a recipe that I know will work. This is like the ultimate cheese fondue. It is extremely rich and I would serve it between 4 people. Head straight on to the Recipe For Baked Camembert ♥ One cannot … Continue reading Baked Camembert Using Sauternes
Target opening line: Temperatures that late January morning plunged to four degrees above zero, and still people came by the hundreds of thousands, packing both sides of the procession route from Capitol Hill to the White House. My blurb: The president of the United States has died, leaving the country in shock. But then, the … Continue reading Target, An Alex Cross Novel By James Patterson
I battled to find a recipe for Romesco Sauce in my huge collection of books. And then when I did, I adapted it to suit the ingredients I had at home. It goes perfectly with seafood and I served it with octopus and crayfish over the festive season. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Romesco Sauce, Traditionally Served With Seafood