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This roast carrot hummus is a great way to use up carrots that need cooking. Don't forget to save the aquafaba from your chickpeas to make vegan mayonnaise. Head straight on to the Recipe For Roast Carrot Hummus ♥ Dave and I eat a really healthy diet during the week. I have fruit for breakfast … Continue reading Roast Carrot Hummus Spiced With Cumin
These sesame coated almonds are such an addictive snack. I suggest you make double if you plan on sharing! Head straight on to the Recipe For Sesame Coated Almonds ♥ As I have to be on chronic medication for the rest of my life, I am reluctant to take anything else. I will battle through … Continue reading Sesame Coated Almonds
I succeeded in creating this chocolate tiffin that closely resembled what we had in Scotland. It does not really qualify for recipe status as it is a matter of putting together ready-made ingredients. But, it is so moreish and a perfect treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For Chocolate Tiffin ♥ Last year May, … Continue reading Chocolate Tiffin
I was given a box of phyllo pastry at an event I went to last year. I usually make my own and left this in the freezer until I had a recipe in mind. When I got zucchini blossoms I knew the perfect snack to make using them. These mini zucchini quiches were the result. … Continue reading Mini Zucchini Quiches
This is the second of 3 recipes to make up my smokey halloumi salad with a ginger salad dressing and seed brittle. Head straight on to the Recipe For Seed Brittle ♥ I am really good at seeking out bargains and making sure that the store is actually offering the special they claim. One of … Continue reading Seed Brittle | Easy To Make At Home
A sablé is a French butter cookie that has a shortbread-like crumb. These Olive Cheese Sablés are really easy to make, and will be well appreciated as a replacement for store-bought crackers on a cheese platter. Head straight on to the Recipe For Olive Cheese Sablés ♥ I am always amazed when we fly how … Continue reading Olive Cheese Sablés | The Cookie Jar
These Oat And Nut Bars are a mixture of a sweet treat and a healthy snack. Make use of homemade marshmallows to know that the sweet side of this recipe is not full of preservatives! Head straight on to the recipe for Oat And Nut Bars ♥ It is not often that I try out recipes … Continue reading Oat And Nut Bars
Mixed seed crackers have been all the rage this year at gym, with it being a low carbohydrate snack that is not only good for you, but tasty as well. I like mine with smoked paprika, but any spice will work. Head straight on to the recipe for Mixed Seed Crackers ♥ It really is … Continue reading Mixed Seed Crackers
Scotch eggs are carry vessels for sausage meat, to eat when on a picnic. You need to buy the tastiest, best quality sausages you can find and treat the eggs gently when you wrap them. Head straight on to the recipe ♥ for Scotch Eggs I have a romantic notion about going on a picnic. … Continue reading Scotch Eggs
I have a very weak stomach when it comes to bad smells. A vile smell will turn my stomach so badly that I'm likely to be ill. I'm usually able to remove myself from the situation before it becomes bad for everyone but the other day it was a close call. Dave and I were … Continue reading Spiced Dried Fruit
I love blogging and the opportunities that have come my way. But in the same breath I find some of the offers I receive to be totally ridiculous. It seems that PR Agencies do not take into account that there are costs involved with writing and maintaining this blog. I do my best to only … Continue reading Sweet Chilli Roasted Cashews
Dave and I recently visited Wales and on our first morning in Little Haven where we were staying we went for coffee at The Saint Bride’s Inn. Together with our coffee we shared a slice of bara brith. The owner asked where we were from and Dave told her Cape Town as its the biggest … Continue reading Welsh Rarebit
In June I received my issue of Taste Magazine. I have subscribed for 11 years and was debating whether or not to cancel my subscription as I only really read the magazine for my friend Sam Woulidge's column. However, when I found the recipe for Labneh on page 54 I decided I would renew my subscription as … Continue reading Labneh
It is amazing how life can give you blessings when you least expect them. When my parents were here for their annual visit we went to The Restaurant At Waterkloof Wines as they had really enjoyed their previous visit. This was the 14th of June and the restaurant was closing for their annual break after … Continue reading Pickled Quails Eggs
I did not think that there was a need for a popcorn recipe! But, the packet that I bought did not give me any hint on how to pop the corn. And I was a bit clueless having only ever made it in the microwave. I have always been a label reader due to being … Continue reading Popcorn
These have to be the best rusks I have ever made. They combine my trail mix with a standard rusk recipe and they provide me with a feeling of being healthy with every bite. I find rusks so easy to make, and so rewarding to enjoy. An airtight container sitting on my desk will not last … Continue reading Trail Mix Rusks
This simple recipe for trail mix uses pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and mixed nuts. Spiced with ground cinnamon it ticks all the boxes for when you need an easy snack. You are probably wondering why on earth I am listing a recipe for something that does not really need a recipe? I usually … Continue reading Trail Mix | Simple To Make At Home
In the last of the cover recipes before I review Jackie Cameron's Cook At Home I made the Barbecue Grilled Camembert. The recipe for Oozing Camembert is actually the one that features on the cover, but I chose to make the other recipe as it was sugar free. I was really disappointed in this recipe. It … Continue reading Barbecue Grilled Camembert
I was sent Two Oceans Wine to take part in the Simple Snacking challenge. This recipe for sweet potato crisps will form part of my entry. This post is in line with my blogging policy. Dave and I have just returned from Southern Italy where we took an unscheduled holiday. Even though the trip was … Continue reading Sweet Potato Crisps
To me, no summer salad is complete without sprouts. When I was in primary school, one of my closest friends was Italian. Lunches at her house were always a treat of pizza home made by her Nonna. Her Zia (Aunt) was forced to stay at home, and she was a vegan. This was my first … Continue reading Sprouts For Salads