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Years ago I planted a rose geranium in my fynbos garden. At some stage, a wild violet bush overtook it. And now I have these amazing purple flowers for a short space of time, once a year. I decided to make violet syrup with them, after reading two similar posts on blogs I follow. Head … Continue reading Violet Syrup
I bought a bottle of cider that was recommended to me and it was awful. So much so that the only palatable thing I could think of doing with it was to make mulled cider. Thankfully the weather is perfect for warm drinks right now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mulled Cider … Continue reading Mulled Cider
Using some of my favourite ingredients I created a banana peanut butter smoothie. This was like a meal in a glass, and something I will make again for a quick lunch time treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie ♥ My messaging App of choice is WhatsApp. I like … Continue reading Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Ellie Goulding, in her book Fitter.Calmer.Stronger, has a great resource on how to go about making your own smoothie, which I am sharing with you. Ellie is devoted to smoothies and suggests that you only use herbs in a green smoothie. I went ahead and just randomly picked what to use, and I was quite … Continue reading Make Your Own Smoothie
This sous vide limoncello is packed full of lemon flavour. You could dial it down if you wanted to. But I like the tartness of the lemons and this recipe is not overly sweet which also suits my palate. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sous Vide Limoncello ♥ I have one supplier … Continue reading Sous Vide Limoncello | Lemon Liqueur
When we left Glenmorangie House I was given an envelope with the recipe for the Glenmorangie Long Zest in it. We always have a whisky at the end of a race day and I saved this recipe to try when oranges were in season. Head straight on to the Recipe For Glenmorangie Long Zest ♥ … Continue reading Glenmorangie Long Zest Cocktail
With the Five Roses tea I was sent I made Apple, Vanilla And Cinnamon Iced Tea. I boosted the flavour with fresh lime juice and sweetened it with honey. Using mint as a garnish this was very refreshing on a hot summer's' day. Head straight on to the Recipe For Apple, Vanilla And Cinnamon Iced … Continue reading Apple, Vanilla And Cinnamon Iced Tea
Inspired by our visit to Glenmorangie and the hint of ginger and mint found in their single malts, I used my ginger syrup to make this ginger whisky cocktail. Head straight on to the Recipe For Ginger Whisky Cocktail ♥ I am in need of a large glass of this ginger whisky cocktail. For those … Continue reading Ginger Whisky Cocktail
Make this ginger syrup to liven up water or soft drinks. Or use it in cocktails, especially those containing whisky. I have made a ginger whisky cocktail and will share the recipe with you soon. Head straight on to the Recipe For Ginger Syrup ♥ We have done everything possible to reduce our water consumption at … Continue reading Ginger Syrup With Fresh Mint
When I made my white wine sangria my mom asked me to please make some when they came to visit. But I was in the mood for something different and so I made this pink sangria using a local rosé wine, pomegranate juice, pink tonic water and aperol. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Pink Sangria
Trying to recreate the grapefruit tea I enjoyed in France, I made my own version using dried grapefruit. The addition of spices and fresh mint made it most refreshing. Head straight on to the Recipe For Grapefruit Tea ♥ It is amazing how we take basic things for granted. We turn on a tap and … Continue reading Grapefruit Tea
Sangria is traditionally made with red wine, but for a change I decided to make a white wine sangria using a local chenin blanc. Head straight on to the Recipe For White Wine Sangria ♥ This time last year my eyes were taking serious strain. I had gone for the most expensive multi focal lenses … Continue reading White Wine Sangria
Using 4 ingredients, including my own home made nut butter I came up with a healthy chocolate drink. This is perfect for me to enjoy after a training session at gym. Head straight on to the Recipe For Healthy Chocolate Drink ♥ I wonder if brands realize how much it costs a blogger in ingredients? … Continue reading Healthy Chocolate Drink | 4 Ingredient Recipe
I made my gin cocktail with the grenadine syrup I had made, as well as freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. You can use store bought grenadine if you choose to. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gin Cocktail ♥ I used to be a hand bag person. I would have different bags for different outfits. … Continue reading Gin Cocktail
Grenadine is a tart and sweet syrup, mostly used as an ingredient in cocktails. The name originates from the French word grenade which translates to pomegranate. Head straight on to the Recipe For Grenadine ♥ Growing up there was an amazing pomegranate tree at my Grandfather's house. I am not sure what happened to all … Continue reading Grenadine | Syrup For Cocktails
I used the unsweetened Almond Breeze to make almond milk chai. This is a great source of Calcium and Vitamins A, D and E and as a bonus is cholesterol and dairy free. Head straight on to the Recipe For Almond Milk Chai ♥ Last month at work we got slammed with orders. It was … Continue reading Almond Milk Chai
Did you know that ginger is part of the same family as galangal, turmeric and cardamom? I love using fresh ginger in my smoothies and find it goes so well with carrot. I keep fresh root ginger in my freezer to use as needed throughout the year. My ginger smoothie was made one very hot … Continue reading Ginger Smoothie
Blueberries are low in carbohydrates and consist mainly of water. They are not particularly nutrient rich either. However, they have low calorific value and glycemic load and are perfect for use in a dairy free smoothie. Head straight on to the recipe for Dairy Free Smoothie ♥ At the beginning of August last year the … Continue reading Dairy Free Smoothie
Almond milk is a cholesterol and lactose free substitute for cows milk. Suitable for vegans this is easy to make at home as long as you have a decent blender. Head straight on to the recipe for Almond Milk ♥ When I turned 16 I was given a silver charm bracelet as a gift. The … Continue reading Almond Milk: Easy To Make At Home
This green smoothie is seriously thick! It is made by blending a variety of green fruit and vegetables and frozen grapes. These are always in my freezer to keep wine cold in summer. Head straight on to the recipe for Green Smoothie ♥ My blogging friend Tammy wrote a post called Spiralizing and the Sharing Economy. In it she … Continue reading Green Smoothie | Made With Spinach