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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. We visit new places locally and overseas as often as we can to experience the food of the area. Follow along on our adventures!

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

May 27, 2022Apr 12, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

Using some of my favourite ingredients I created a banana peanut butter smoothie. This was like a meal in a glass, and something I will make again for a quick lunch time treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie ♥ My messaging App of choice is WhatsApp. I like … Continue reading Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

The Happiness Workout, Noa Belling

May 25, 2022May 26, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

I am a little bit of a Podcast addict, and listen to a wide variety of topics on a daily basis. In January I listened to Noa talk about The Happiness Workout and I knew we were kindred spirits. My thesis for my Clinical Psychology Masters would have been on using words to change our … Continue reading The Happiness Workout, Noa Belling

Toilet Bombs

May 23, 2022Apr 8, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

When my friend Bernice shared an idea to make toilet bombs I could not resist giving them a go myself. They are really easy to make, and clean the loo perfectly. Now, you may be wondering why a food blogger would share this 'recipe'. But, this is a fun thing to make at home that … Continue reading Toilet Bombs

Again, Rachel, Marian Keyes

May 22, 2022Apr 6, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 2 Comments

Again, Rachel opening lines: The touch of his hand, lightly circling my belly-button, woke me. Still half-asleep, I enjoyed the feel of his fingers tracing lower. My blurb: Rachel Walsh has her life together, finally. She has moved back to Ireland and is successful in her position helping people make it through rehabilitation. She knows … Continue reading Again, Rachel, Marian Keyes

Date Chocolate Cake

May 20, 2022May 23, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

This Date Chocolate Cake is one I will make again. The recipe is easily adaptable to make it gluten free and/or lactose free. It has no refined sugar with the dates acting as the sweetener. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Date Chocolate Cake ♥ I don't tend to buy clothes seasonally, but … Continue reading Date Chocolate Cake

The Bavarian Restaurant, Graaff-Reinet

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

When we saw The Bavarian Restaurant and Beer Garden my mom was immediately drawn to the idea of eating there. We were meant to be in Austria, and what could bring us closer than traditional food, here in South Africa? The Bavarian Restaurant and Beer Garden The space inside is small, and there are outside … Continue reading The Bavarian Restaurant, Graaff-Reinet

Caramel Ganache

May 16, 2022Apr 5, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

I came up with this caramel ganache recipe as I wanted to use the very last bit of the spiced caramel I had made. If you are going to use store bought caramel you need to ensure that it is totally smooth. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Caramel Ganache ♥ Inspiration on … Continue reading Caramel Ganache

Love Marriage, Monica Ali

May 15, 2022May 16, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ Leave a comment

Love Marriage opening lines: In the Ghorami household sex was never mentioned. If the television was on and a kissing-with-tongues scene threatened the chaste and cardamom-scented home, it was swiftly terminated by a flick of the black box. My blurb: Yasmin Ghorani is fulfilling her father's dreams and becoming a Doctor. She has also stepped … Continue reading Love Marriage, Monica Ali

Whole Beetroots

May 13, 2022Mar 30, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

Nothing compares to roasted beets in my opinion. But I am always up for something new. These whole beetroots are boiled and served with a yoghurt sauce.   Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Whole Beetroots ♥ On Monday I had to go to a specific shop to purchase a particular item. While … Continue reading Whole Beetroots

Food That Loves You Back

May 11, 2022Mar 30, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

Amerae Vercueil is a food stylist and photographer which explains why the photographs in Food That Loves You Back are stunning. Plant-based eating is more than just putting vegetables on your plate. It offers the opportunity to experiment with different flavours and textures, and discover how a single vegetable can be transformed into a multitude of … Continue reading Food That Loves You Back

Caramelized Shallots And Anchovies

May 9, 2022Mar 29, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

This recipe for caramelized shallots and anchovies has the perfect balance between sweet and salty. The term agrodolce comes to mind when I think of the flavour combination. The sauce is great for any ridged pasta such as rigatoni or garganelli and is finished with fresh parsley and Parmesan. To be more authentic it can … Continue reading Caramelized Shallots And Anchovies

Jailhouse Lawyer, James Patterson & Nancy Allen

May 8, 2022Mar 25, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 2 Comments

Jailhouse Lawyer opening line: I wasn't present at the courthouse in Erva, Alabama, on that morning in June, when events unfolded that would suck me into the undertow of Douglas County. My blurb: Martha's primary concern is her son. And when her company forces her hand, she finds what seems to be the ideal job. … Continue reading Jailhouse Lawyer, James Patterson & Nancy Allen

Yuzu Angel Food Cake

May 6, 2022Mar 24, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

I would love to experiment with fresh yuzu, but this is a citrus fruit we do not get here. There are always egg whites in my freezer so I used them to make this yuzu angel food cake with dried zest. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Yuzu Angel Food Cake ♥ I … Continue reading Yuzu Angel Food Cake

April 2022 Showcasing In My Kitchen

May 4, 2022May 5, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

April 2022 was not a good month for business in South Africa. Between the 2 days off for Easter and a public holiday on the 27th, we have 3 four day weeks. This is closely followed by the May day holiday which is why we tend to go overseas at this time of the year. … Continue reading April 2022 Showcasing In My Kitchen

Garganelli Made From Two-Sided Striped Pasta

May 2, 2022May 3, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

To make garganelli you need a wooden board with ridges, as well as a small rolling stick. This tube shaped pasta is similar to penne and the ridges carry the pasta sauce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Garganelli ♥ Dave and I watch MasterChef UK which is amazing. The format is fantastic, … Continue reading Garganelli Made From Two-Sided Striped Pasta

Unholy Murder, Lynda La Plante

May 1, 2022Mar 18, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 2 Comments

Unholy Murder opening line: The yellow JCB digger was backhoeing a deep trench for the concrete foundations to be laid. My blurb: Nick Durham seems like a nice man, and could be the perfect partner for Jane. But Detective Tennison is investigating his father. And she cannot let her personal life get in the way … Continue reading Unholy Murder, Lynda La Plante

Spinach Egg Dough

Apr 29, 2022Mar 23, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

I used my own method to make the spinach egg dough from The Pasta Man. It was wonderful to work with and I really enjoyed using it for patterned pastas. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spinach Egg Dough ♥ If you have ever been to hospital you will know there are standard … Continue reading Spinach Egg Dough

De Camdeboo Restaurant, Graaff-Reinet

Apr 27, 2022Mar 16, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

De Camdeboo Restaurant is the onsite dining facility at The Drostdy Hotel in Graaff-Reinet. The dining area is stunningly appointed. With a formal atmosphere that lends itself to the amazing meals and fine wines you will experience. De Camdeboo Restaurant The restaurant boasts an interesting wine list, supporting the Old Vines Project. If you cannot … Continue reading De Camdeboo Restaurant, Graaff-Reinet

Orange And Almond Cake

Apr 25, 2022Mar 15, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

I love the method that Ellie Goulding has used for her Orange And Almond Cake. An entire orange is cooked until soft, and then used, peel and all. Zero wastage for a healthy sweet treat! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Orange And Almond Cake ♥ About 15 years ago, my Doctor prescribed … Continue reading Orange And Almond Cake

Fear No Evil, James Patterson

Apr 24, 2022Mar 17, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ Leave a comment

Fear No Evil opening line: Matthew Butler cocked his head to one side, considering the big-boned blonde in front of him. Read an extract: She was handcuffed and shackled to a heavy oak chair bolted into the concrete floor beneath bright fluorescent lights. If the woman was anxious about her predicament, she wasn’t showing it … Continue reading Fear No Evil, James Patterson

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