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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!
It will take you no time at all to whip up this egg free mayonnaise. It takes on flavours exceptionally well. I have been adding harissa to it to serve with our crudités as an alternative to hummus. Head straight on to the Recipe For Egg Free Mayonnaise ♥ There are very few recipes I make … Continue reading Recipe For Egg Free Mayonnaise
When looking to book an apartment in Palermo I can highly recommend you find one overlooking Via Principe Di Belmonte. Specifically I would choose the area between Via Roma and Via Ruggiero Settimo. Dave and I chose Appartamento Belmonte for our 3 night stay. Appartamento Belmonte Overlooking the pedestrian zone, Appartamento Belmonte has a lot to offer. … Continue reading Appartamento Belmonte, Palermo Sicily
Sweetie Pies are all about childhood memories. The sweet marshmallow is toned down by the thick crunchy biscuit and the dark chocolate surrounds. Head straight on to the Recipe For Sweetie Pies ♥ I cannot state that all of my memories of high school are good ones. However, my philosophy in life is to always … Continue reading Recipe For Sweetie Pies With Caramel Marshmallow
The Fifth To Die opening line: Darkness My blurb: Anson Bishop is Detective Sam Porter’s nemesis. But when Sam and his team are called in to investigate a murder, Sam believes there is a new killer on the loose. Sam let Anson free to save someone's life and he has not let the case go. He … Continue reading The Fifth To Die, J.D. Barker
Please do not let the quantity of chocolate needed for the recipe dissuade you. The result of using so much is well worth it. This has to be the most moist rich chocolate cake I have ever had and will become my new go-to recipe for sure. Head straight on to the Recipe For Rich … Continue reading Recipe For Rich Chocolate Cake
Jan, The Journal I am lucky enough to be friends with Jan's father-in-law and so borrowed his copy of Jan, The Journal to page through. Given the price and how few recipes I would make from it, I am quite pleased about that. This is the début issue of Jan Hendrik's lifestyle magazine. It is … Continue reading Jan, The Journal, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen
I saw kumquats in my local supermarket and had an instant craving for marmalade. However, when it came to actually making it, I decided I did not feel like peeling the baby citrus fruit. So I made a kumquat jam instead. Head straight on to the Recipe For Kumquat Jam ♥ I cannot explain just … Continue reading Recipe For Kumquat Jam
My first batch of Romany Creams were a little to chubby. But, Dave and I made do, and devoured all of them. The second lot worked out perfectly which I was well pleased about. For those of you who have not heard of them, Romany Creams are a classic South African chocolate and coconut biscuit. … Continue reading Recipe For Romany Creams
Life Retreat It has been a long time since I did a guided yoga class so the invitation from Life Retreat to participate in one was most welcome. This formed part of a media package I was invited to take part in. I arrived at Lourensford Wine Estate at 9h15, 15 minutes before the class … Continue reading Life Retreat, Somerset West, South Africa
These sesame coated almonds are such an addictive snack. I suggest you make double if you plan on sharing! Head straight on to the Recipe For Sesame Coated Almonds ♥ As I have to be on chronic medication for the rest of my life, I am reluctant to take anything else. I will battle through … Continue reading Recipe For Sesame Coated Almonds