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I do not like the extreme dry mouth feeling I get from raw garlic. And even though I love garlic bread, it always leaves me feeling parched in the middle of the night. But now I have the perfect solution. This roasted garlic butter means a subtler flavour. But it still delivers on taste, without … Continue reading Roasted Garlic Butter Perfect For Garlic Bread
This mushroom and chicken soup is comfort in a bowl. If you are on a tight budget it is perfect as mushrooms are not an expensive ingredient. I have made this recipe for 2 people easy to scale up so you can make enough for the freezer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Mushroom And Chicken Soup
Unlike my recipe for sourdough waffles which uses the discard, this recipe for sour cream sourdough waffles is a two day process. On day one you refresh your starter. And on day two you can make the waffles. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sour Cream Sourdough Waffles ♥ We have three bathrooms … Continue reading Sour Cream Sourdough Waffles
I always have yoghurt in my fridge as I will eat it as an afternoon snack with some granola. But, more often than not it is used for baking. This chocolate yoghurt cake is topped with a crème fraîche and honey icing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Yoghurt Cake ♥ If … Continue reading Chocolate Yoghurt Cake With Crème Fraîche Icing
In times gone by, sorbet was served between courses to cleanse the palate. I love this idea, even if we never have a fancy enough dinner party. Despite that, there is always a tub of this in my freezer. The latest batch is lemon and thyme sorbet. A mouth puckering recipe especially for lemon lovers. … Continue reading Lemon And Thyme Sorbet | No Churn Recipe
Having bought more brown bread flour and having a little bit of rye flour to use up, I made this mixed flour sourdough bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mixed Flour Sourdough Bread ♥ I am a planner and like to have everything in order as soon as possible. So when I … Continue reading Mixed Flour Sourdough Bread
My beautiful niece loves to bake and when she shared a photograph of her carrot muffins I asked her for the recipe. I have adapted it to suit my baking and am sharing it with you. This is one recipe you really have to try. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Carrot Muffins … Continue reading Carrot Muffins With Brown Butter Icing
I only buy butter when it is on special as I use so much of it. I keep at least two blocks in the freezer at any one time. And that is a good thing as this brown butter icing was so good I had to find an excuse to bake more things to keep … Continue reading Brown Butter Icing For My Carrot Muffins
Sourdough flatbreads are a great way to use up your discard. And if like me you enjoy snacking, these are perfect. All you need is a variety of dips, such as hummus or guacamole. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Flatbreads ♥ During the day, and especially in winter, I like to … Continue reading Sourdough Flatbreads Using Your Discard
I did not know this, but my grandmother was 'famous' for her devilled eggs. I only discovered this when I shared the photograph of my attempt on Instagram. My mother told me that she made these for guests and special occasions. I think they make for a great canapé. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Devilled Eggs | An Easy To Make Canapé
These sourdough crackers are made with the discard from after feeding your starter for bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Crackers ♥ I knew at the start of the pandemic that it would probably touch each and every one of us. First my closest friend whom I consider a sister, got … Continue reading Sourdough Crackers Using Active Starter Discard
This daily sourdough bread is a two day affair. But it is a simple recipe and great for making toasted sandwiches. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Daily Sourdough Bread ♥ My sister and I decided to treat my Mom for her birthday with dinner out. We covered the bill for my parents … Continue reading Daily Sourdough Bread | 500g Loaf
I have an abundance of saffron in my kitchen, from different parts of the world. My mom bought me some from Italy when they visited Tuscany. And this is the one I used to make my saffron ice cream. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Saffron Ice Cream ♥ It is amazing how … Continue reading Saffron Ice Cream | Gelato Allo Zafferano
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 | ISW2020
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 For International Scone Week
Regular readers of my blog will know about our chicken braais that we have with our friend. I am always responsible for making the salads and they are usually couscous or quinoa based. To change them up, I add different vegetables and an interesting salad dressing. This time I made a hummus salad dressing with … Continue reading Hummus Salad Dressing For Grains
I made this sourdough chocolate cake when it was just the two of us stuck at home. It lasted the entire week which was great for our waistlines! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Chocolate Cake ♥ When I started blogging in 2009 I posted a recipe every single morning during the … Continue reading Sourdough Chocolate Cake | Active Starter Recipe
During the height of lockdown when white bread flour was scarce I made this brown bread flour sourdough. I was really pleased with the taste, even if the loaf come out a little bit flat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Brown Bread Flour Sourdough ♥ One of the features of my new … Continue reading Brown Bread Flour Sourdough
Dave and I have different tolerance levels when it comes to hot and spicy foods. I made this chilli aioli for him to dip his sweetcorn fritters into. And I used the milder garlic toum hummus instead. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chilli Aioli ♥ I have suffered some severe traumas in … Continue reading Chilli Aioli Using Birds Eye Chillies