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Bircher is an overnight oats breakfast dish that is served cold. I made mine with strained yoghurt and added in the citrus purée and nuts for texture. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bircher ♥ Ron suggested there might be more to our flight story, and so I thought I better finish it … Continue reading Bircher Made With Strained Yoghurt
Dracul opening line: Bram stares at the door. My blurb: Abraham Stoker is a sickly child. He was saved from certain death upon his birth by Ellen Crone. Why she came into their lives is a mystery. But 7 years later, having been mostly bedridden his entire life Bram is suddenly healthy. His health comes at … Continue reading Dracul, Dacre Stoker And J. D. Barker
Timing is key when it comes to desserts. I did not quite get it right when serving this Apple Crème Fraîche Ice Cream as it was a tad too frozen. But with enough time out of the freezer it was perfect. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Apple Crème Fraîche Ice Cream ♥ … Continue reading Apple Crème Fraîche Ice Cream
Subtitled Recipes from a Russian Kitchen, Salt & Time is dedicated to Alissa's great-grandma who showed her that the act of feeding is the act of true love. Salt & Time Alissa was born in Siberia and her background is of a mixed heritage. The food of the region reflects this as it is a melting … Continue reading Salt & Time, Alissa Timoshkina
Taking humble, in season, oranges and lemons, I made Citrus Purée. As I type the words oranges and lemons I am reminded of the childhood nursery rhyme which refers to the bells of various Churches in London. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Citrus Purée ♥ When we hear the words Notre-Dame the … Continue reading Citrus Purée Using Oranges And Lemons
It is necessary to be filled with confidence when you make something for a toddler. You cannot rely on your own palate and so I was very happy when Hannah tucked into the teething biscuits I made for her. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Teething Biscuits ♥ 14 years ago Dave bought … Continue reading Teething Biscuits To Offer Teething Relief
Situated on the N2 in Grabouw is the Peregrine Farm Stall Café. The natural extension from the farm stall has led to an eatery worth driving to. The menu is seasonal and we prefer going there for breakfast. Peregrine Farm Stall Café I try and choose something different for breakfast each time we go there … Continue reading Peregrine Farm Stall Café, Grabouw South Africa
I am so enjoying the thick texture of strained yoghurt. I was buying it nearly every day but decided to spend less on ordinary thick yoghurt and make my own. This way I can play around with flavours and additions that are all sugar free. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Strained Yoghurt … Continue reading Strained Yoghurt With Blueberries
Taking the ordinary to extra ordinary, I made almond rose financiers. These were inspired by a coffee date at Schoon, where we met James shortly before our trip overseas. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Almond Rose Financiers ♥ My toothbrush continues to conspire. After having endless issues with the charging of our … Continue reading Almond Rose Financiers Using Almond Flour
Situated in Rue Saint-André des Arts, you will find La Jacobine. This casual eatery is open late at night and is perfectly located in Saint Germain des Prés, Paris. For us when choosing where to dine when in Paris, we always look for something local. We prefer to be in walking distance of the restaurant … Continue reading La Jacobine, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris