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I left the recipe for these tea biscuits in my booklet, instead of tearing it out. I would have forgotten what the photographs were had I not suddenly found the recipe. Just four ingredients are needed to make these so I hope you give them a try. Skip ahead to the recipe for Tea Biscuits … Continue reading Tea Biscuits
According to Siba, you will not be able to stop at one when eating these pistachio and cranberry cookies. And she is right. You can double the batch and freeze half of the dough if you want to. Skip ahead to the recipe for Pistachio And Cranberry Cookies In April last year, while we were … Continue reading Pistachio And Cranberry Cookies
I have called these condensed milk biscuits because of the method used to make them. These are reminiscent of Marie biscuits, a rich tea biscuit. I always thought these were South African in origin but they are not. These were first made by the London bakery Peek Freans in 1874 to commemorate the marriage of the Grand Duchess Maria … Continue reading Condensed Milk Biscuits
Using fresh, firm and seasonal fruit I made an apricot clafoutis. This French dessert consists of fruit baked in a thick batter. Skip ahead to the recipe for Apricot Clafoutis In South Africa, it is a legal requirement that all medications include a package insert. Regardless of whether they are vitamins, over the counter medications … Continue reading Apricot Clafoutis
I tested this recipe using both fresh and frozen blueberries and must say I prefer the colour of the blueberry frangipane when I used frozen fruit. They are also much cheaper than fresh for some reason so that is another reason to use them. Skip ahead to the recipe for Blueberry Frangipane In the 11 … Continue reading Blueberry Frangipane
This orange olive oil cake was so good the first time I made it, I had to make it again. The syrup glaze ensures that the cake stays nice and moist, and adds extra flavour. Skip ahead to the recipe for Orange Olive Oil Cake In 2014 Dave and I ‘gate crashed’ our friends 1st … Continue reading Orange Olive Oil Cake
In South Africa, a firm family favourite is the peppermint crisp tart. A peppermint crisp is an iconic chocolate and while we were at school we used them as straws for drinking milk. As there is no sugar free version of this chocolate, I decided to make a peppermint caramel tart. It has the same … Continue reading Peppermint Caramel Tart
In South Africa we get a biscuit called Tennis Biscuits and they are the inspiration for this recipe. These coconut biscuits can be used as the base for tarts or cheese cakes. Here I have made a version using coconut sugar and honey. Skip ahead to the recipe for Coconut Biscuits When we were children, … Continue reading Coconut Biscuits
This recipe for oven baked courgette fritters is perfect for the busy mom. The best part about this is you can cut nice squares to add to lunch boxes. And you can change the vegetables to what is in season. Skip ahead to the recipe for Oven Baked Courgette Fritters I have had many people … Continue reading Oven Baked Courgette Fritters
For those of you enjoying winter weather, this stout pudding is perfect. We have just come out of our booze ban and I will be sure to stock up on beer. Not only for warming desserts, but to enjoy at the pool while we are still in the midst of our summer. Skip ahead to … Continue reading Stout Pudding
Like everything in life, all good things have to come to an end. These sourdough apricot cookies are the last of the ones using my discard. Skip ahead to the recipe for Sourdough Apricot Cookies After leaving the meeting with the builder, Dave told me what had been discussed. I asked him if we should … Continue reading Sourdough Apricot Cookies
I make my own halva but for this recipe for halva sourdough cookies you can use store bought. I really needed a treat after the never ending saga that is going on in my life right now. Skip ahead to the recipe for Halva Sourdough Cookies The Monday before the builder was meant to start … Continue reading Halva Sourdough Cookies
I had to force myself to eat no more than one of these sourdough granola cookies at a time. They are so good and thankfully they keep well which means I could eat one a day for a week. Skip ahead to the recipe for Sourdough Granola Cookies I have a few swear words in … Continue reading Sourdough Granola Cookies
These cheesy brioche rolls make for the ideal brunch or lunch time treat. The recipe has been adapted from the one Chef Graeme introduced to Angama Mara. Skip ahead to the recipe for Cheesy Brioche Rolls I am not one for browsing around a shopping mall too often. It is something that I will do … Continue reading Cheesy Brioche Rolls
I topped my gluten free blueberry Bundt cake with a butterscotch sauce. Served with a soft serve in the same flavour it made for a great dessert. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Gluten Free Blueberry Bundt Cake ♥ The fundamental belief of tzedakah which I grew up with, has shaped a lot … Continue reading Gluten Free Blueberry Bundt Cake
Using orange juice and zest and some stunning locally grown dried Turkish figs I made fig and orange sourdough cookies. They are the latest of my creations from my delectable base recipe. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Fig And Orange Sourdough Cookies ♥ Dave and I have an endless list of tasks … Continue reading Fig And Orange Sourdough Cookies
These sourdough red velvet choc chip cookies are simply the best way to start a new year. Easy to make, and even easier to eat, I hope you give them a try. Skip ahead to the recipe for Sourdough Red Velvet Choc Chip Cookies Last year, two friends commented on budget advice I had given … Continue reading Sourdough Red Velvet Choc Chip Cookies
After I made my cinnamon cookies I decided the same effect would look good with something savoury. I made oregano shortbread as it is the one herb I have in abundance. And the leaves are big enough to work with. Use whatever herb takes your fancy, and what you have growing in your garden. Head … Continue reading Oregano Shortbread
Using my black sesame paste, and a recipe for halva cookies, I made these black sesame cookies. The colour is a bit odd for a treat, but the flavour and texture are amazing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Black Sesame Cookies ♥ Last month we must have had 5 days in total … Continue reading Black Sesame Cookies
If you have ever needed a reason to create your own sourdough starter, this is it. These sourdough almond cookies are so fantastic. In fact, they are so good I have been making a batch every week for months now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Almond Cookies ♥ I am trying … Continue reading Sourdough Almond Cookies