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When translated from Dutch into English, the word bitterballen means bitter balls. I have someone in mind who I would like to give bitterballen to! Recently we were in Paris for a weekend and spent a lovely evening out with a couple who are in their 80's. The lady who we were with is dignified and … Continue reading Recipe For Bitterballen
Late last year I participated in Yuppiechef's annual cookathon and our meal started with a melon and avocado salad with a roasted tomato salad dressing. Tami commented that she was looking forward to the recipe for the salad dressing, and it has taken me quite some time to get it posted. We used up the first … Continue reading Recipe For Tomato Salad Dressing
Tom Kitchin, the one star Michelin Chef from Scotland, was my inspiration for this dish for round 5 of the Freshly Blogged competition. Dave and I met Tom last year when we went to eat at The Kitchin, and I have a signed copy of his recipe book. Tom believes in cooking regional and seasonal … Continue reading Recipe For Chocolate Bavarois
Last weekend I saw that Pink had posted Friday's Food Quiz Number 80. I got the notification in my RSS reader but due to time constraints I was unable to take part. The answers have already been posted so I have been averting my eyes away from my reader so that I could give my … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 80 For A Friday
It has been a long time since Zirkie last posted a quiz and at least I have time today to complete Friday's Food Quiz Number 79. I am not sure if my answers are correct so if you would like to check up on my, take a look at Zirkie's blog on Monday. If you … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 79 For A Friday
I am motorbike crazy and yet, I cannot ride. So imagine my delight this month when The Kitchen Witch was assigned to me for this month's Secret Recipe Club. Rhonda rides bikes, and says of herself that she is an above average home cook. She is a mum of 6 and a grandmother to 3 and … Continue reading Recipe For Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
As I don't have a Sunday interview today, and Pink has posted Friday's Food Quiz Number 78, I at least have something to do. Please note, my answers may not be correct and Pink posts the correct answers on her blog on a Monday so if you want to check up on how I did, or … Continue reading Friday’s Food Quiz Number 78
Good morning from a very cold Gordons Bay. This has been a very long, wet winter and yesterday on my way home from work I could see snow on the mountains. At least it is not raining today. My fried Pink has posted her weekly quiz. These are my answers to Friday's Food Quiz Number … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 77 For A Friday
This is late, but as you all know, my blog for some obscure reason has not been without issues when moving to a self hosted platform. My friend Pink has moved her blog and it looks amazing! I need to try and 'bribe' her daughter to get mine looking as neat and tidy as her's … Continue reading Friday’s Food Quiz Number 76
Here is Friday's Food Quiz Number 75 from my dear friend Zirkie who blogs over at PinkPolkaDotFood. I am not sure how many of my answers are correct but I have fun trying to answer her questions. I also learn new things by participating in these quizzes. There are terms I have not come across … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 75 For A Friday
We are experiencing true winter in the Western Cape, it is cold and wet and hopefully soon we will see some snow on the mountains. My friend Pink has posted another quiz and here are my answers to Friday's Food Quiz Number 74. If you want to try her quiz please pop on over to … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 74 For A Friday
So, even though my domain has been transferred, I am still blogging on wordpress.com. I am sure there is some setting I am supposed to change, but who knows where that is! Blogging is going to resume as normal, so if you don't see me for a few days you will know the move has taken place, … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 73 For A Friday
My friend Zirkie posts a regular food quiz on a Friday. Here are my answers to Friday’s Food Quiz Number 25: 1. What is self-raising flour? it is a flour which has a raising agent added to it. if you do not have self raising flour at home and need some for a recipe, mix 100g white … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 25 For A Friday
My dear friend Pink has posted Friday's Food Quiz Number 72. If you want to do it yourself, please pop on over to her blog to read the 'rules'. If you just want to (hopefully) learn something new, read my answers below. I am not sure if they are all correct! What is a rendang? An Indonesian … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 72 For A Friday
This weeks Friday’s Food Quiz Number 24 from my friend Pink was very challenging for me! 1. On what day are hot cross buns traditionally eaten? Good Friday. In pagan times, the round bun with a cross was eaten to honour the pagan goddess of Spring. 2. What is the tradition behind the roast lamb … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 24 For A Friday
I issued a raw challenge which included prizes to all South African entrants. Sadly, in what I feel is typical of the bloggers where I live, only one blogger rose to the challenge. Because of this I was not too concerned about the fact that I did not hear back from the sponsors. Then, last week … Continue reading Winners Announced
This Food Quiz Number 23 For A Friday has been set by my friend Pink. Zirkie posts the questions on her blog, and I have answered them here. I am not sure how many are correct. 1. What is the only fruit to have seeds on the outside? The strawberry 2. What is broccolini? a … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 23 For A Friday
Here are my answers to Friday’s Food Quiz Number 20 posted by Pink Polka Dot. 1. What is Putter fish? totally foxed here? something a golfer keeps in his aquarium? 2. What is molecular gastronomy? Heston Blumenthal! A way of cooking which combines the knowledge of chemistry with the knowledge of food. A typical example … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 20 For A Friday
Here are my answers to Friday’s Food Quiz Number 19. This is a weekly quiz hosted by my friend Zirkie. I am in Scotland and will return to South Africa on the 8th of May - I will reply to blog comments then. This quiz post has been scheduled in advance. 1. What is tahini? … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 19 For A Friday
Here are my answers to Friday’s Food Quiz Number 18 set by my friend Zirkie who blogs at PinkPolkaDotFood. I am in Scotland and will return to South Africa on the 8th of May - I will reply to blog comments then. This quiz post has been scheduled in advance. 1. Where did the yule … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 18 For A Friday