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August 2020 crept in with me being sick. Nothing serious, just allergies taking over. The sore throat was knocked on the head with loads of different medications. I believe in attacking the viral infection from all angles. So I drank Corenza C and ACC200. Took Viral Guard and Sinus medication. Sucked on throat lozenges and … Continue reading August 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
For many people. this year has been all about keeping healthy. This is my perspective and based on my own opinions. I have done research to satisfy my own needs. But please consult with your healthcare provider if you feel sick or are uncertain. Understanding The Symptoms In my opinion, arming ourselves with knowledge helps … Continue reading Keeping Healthy In These Uncertain Times
If you have an abundance of zucchini or what we call baby marrows then make lots of batches of these courgette and feta scones. They make for a great addition to a lunch box and are perfect for a picnic. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette And Feta Scones ♥ My Mom … Continue reading Courgette And Feta Scones
I used to keep buttermilk in the freezer to use when I needed it. But in December 2019 I tossed it when I cleaned the freezer out. Lorraine says it is easy to make buttermilk and I used her tips when I made these rosemary and lemon scones. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Rosemary And Lemon Scones
It is time for International Scone Week and I am kicking off with a recipe for cream scones. According to Errieda du Toit in her recipe book Share, a good scone is like a classic string of pearls - suitable for any occasion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cream Scones ♥ Last … Continue reading Cream Scones
Who knew what July 2020 would bring? All over the world things are slowly starting to open. And in some cases, Covid-19 cases are on the rise. In South Africa we could experience dining out again. If you wanted to be somewhere and wear your mask the entire time, unless you were eating or drinking. … Continue reading July 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
The most popular recipe on my blog is the one for Olive Oil Scones. This was created for International Scone Week 2017. With over 2000 views in April alone, it just goes to show how popular scones are. I am hoping that International Scone Week 2020 will be just as popular. Standing The Test Of … Continue reading International Scone Week 2020
Lockdown took on a lot of different meanings around the world. Knowing that it was out of my control, I chose to look at it with a positive attitude. Hard Lockdown Our initial hard lockdown was meant to run for three weeks starting from the 27th of March. With only four trading days that week, … Continue reading Lockdown And The Knock On Effect
Having saved up our Avios, Dave and I used them to fly Club World from Cape Town to London in November 2019. Check In and The Business Class Lounge We arrived at the airport about 3 hours before our flight and made our way straight to the Club World Check In. Despite being allowed two … Continue reading Club World Business Class British Airways
Grace Stevens is a female entrepreneur, baking extraordinaire and mother of four. Here she answers some interview questions that I sent to her. Who has been the most influential person in your life? I have been fortunate to have many people who have come along side me in my journey. The one person who sticks … Continue reading Grace Stevens Answers Questions For The Blog
May 2020 saw South Africa enter Level 4 of lockdown. There was so much we could not do, like buy underwear (don't ask). Anything that is not essential could not be purchased. And the determination of that boggles my mind. Needless to say, I am not buying anything for my kitchen right now. This has … Continue reading May 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
Dave and I flew World Traveller Plus on British Airways from Gatwick to Cape Town. We were warmly greeted at the door and made our way to our seats. These are wider than the standard seats and have more legroom. Always a plus in my books. As the plane had a 2/4/2 configuration, we chose … Continue reading World Traveller Plus British Airways
April 2020 started in a way no-one could have predicted at the beginning of the year. Covid-19 meant we were in lockdown. I write my blog posts a month in advance and each morning I went in to edit my ending message. I spent a lot more time in the kitchen of course and stuck … Continue reading April 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
I cannot claim to travel a lot, but we do fly often enough for me to be fussy about our seats. Given a few conversations I have recently had with friends, I decided to write a post about selecting your seats for comfortable flying. Selecting Your Seats In Economy Class To be frank, there is … Continue reading Selecting Your Seats For Comfortable Flying
March 2020 was meant to be a really busy month for us. We had social plans, 2 local and one away race meetings, and the normality of life to look forward to. First, our race in Port Elizabeth for the endurance series was cancelled. And then, we were put on a 21 day lock down. … Continue reading March 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
With South Africa heading into three weeks of lockdown, I cannot emphasise enough, the importance of routine. This is not vacation time where you can do what you want. Many of us are going to be closed in at home for 21 days. Routine It seems like such a small word. But it might make … Continue reading Routine And Why It Is Important Right Now
Mo And Rose at Soekershof was our choice of place to stay for our wedding anniversaries last year. With two swimming pools, boules and a peaceful garden, you might not want to leave. Mo And Rose Here you will find the most amazing cacti garden beneath the majestic Langeberg mountains. Klaasvoogds West is the perfect … Continue reading Mo And Rose, Soekershof, South Africa
February 2020 started off with no social plans whatsoever. This is so unusual for us, and it did not take long for that to change. We also started the month with load shedding which meant planning cooking and baking around the times the power would be on. #welcometoafrica Creations from my kitchen February 2020 Cheese … Continue reading February 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
January 2020 was not the month I thought it would be. Dave took the 1st off work but was back in the office the following day. I also started my work year at the same time with a visit to Hermanus. I was back in the office on the 6th and everything seemed to take … Continue reading January 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
The Glenlyn Hotel offers convenient accommodation with on-site parking, in Finchley. Glenlyn Hotel Dave and I stayed across the road from The Glenlyn Hotel last year when we were in London. As we liked the area, and the look of the hotel, we decided to book here for this visit. The hotel and apartments are … Continue reading Glenlyn Hotel, Finchley London