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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Jun 17, 2022May 9, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

The day Inger shared her recipe for carrot cake cupcakes I printed it out. And I made them that very weekend. These were so good, and received thumbs up from all the taste testers. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Carrot Cake Cupcakes ♥ I have a UK Sim Card which we have … Continue reading Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

Jun 6, 2022Apr 26, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

If you are looking for a perfect recipe for a layered cake, look no further than this one for chocolate buttermilk cake. The sweet cake is topped with a tart cream cheese frosting which is the perfect frosting. The cake is soft and will last a week if stored correctly. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

Icing Sugar

May 30, 2022Apr 14, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

After making my own icing sugar, using fructose and corn flour, I am never going to buy powdered sugar again. This is really so easy to make, and means storing one less pantry item. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Icing Sugar ♥ I am the type of person who can handle most … Continue reading Icing Sugar

Toilet Bombs

May 23, 2022Apr 8, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

When my friend Bernice shared an idea to make toilet bombs I could not resist giving them a go myself. They are really easy to make, and clean the loo perfectly. Now, you may be wondering why a food blogger would share this 'recipe'. But, this is a fun thing to make at home that … Continue reading Toilet Bombs

Date Chocolate Cake

May 20, 2022May 23, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

This Date Chocolate Cake is one I will make again. The recipe is easily adaptable to make it gluten free and/or lactose free. It has no refined sugar with the dates acting as the sweetener. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Date Chocolate Cake ♥ I don't tend to buy clothes seasonally, but … Continue reading Date Chocolate Cake

Yuzu Angel Food Cake

May 6, 2022Mar 24, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

I would love to experiment with fresh yuzu, but this is a citrus fruit we do not get here. There are always egg whites in my freezer so I used them to make this yuzu angel food cake with dried zest. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Yuzu Angel Food Cake ♥ I … Continue reading Yuzu Angel Food Cake

Chocolate And Tahini Banana Bread

Oct 27, 2021Oct 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

If you only bake one recipe from Nigella Lawson's latest recipe book then it has to be this chocolate and tahini banana bread. I used rather large chocolate chunks which I think made it ever so much better. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate And Tahini Banana Bread ♥ I wrote about … Continue reading Chocolate And Tahini Banana Bread

Hand Cut Noodles | Asian Noodles

Jul 16, 2021Jun 11, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 2 Comments

I made these hand cut noodles using my stand mixer as it was the easier option for me. But, if you don't have a machine to do the kneading for you, you can do it by hand. Just know, it takes a lot of effort and a fair amount of time. Head straight on to … Continue reading Hand Cut Noodles | Asian Noodles

Quinoa Bread

Jun 25, 2021Jun 20, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

According to Ella, this is one of her favourite recipes in Quick & Easy. I must say that at first I thought the recipe for the quinoa bread had failed as I had to bake it for way longer than stated. But I left it overnight, and the next day we had a great loaf … Continue reading Quinoa Bread

Condensed Milk Biscuits | Marie Biscuits

Apr 26, 2021Mar 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

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 | Marie Biscuits

Buttermilk Flatbreads Cooked On A Griddle Pan

Mar 26, 2021Feb 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

I made a batch of scones that did not use up the entire bottle of buttermilk that I had used for the recipe. I decided to use the leftovers to make these buttermilk flatbreads. I used my griddle pan to get nice lines on them, but you can use a flat frying pan if you … Continue reading Buttermilk Flatbreads Cooked On A Griddle Pan

Peppermint Caramel Tart | A Take On The Classic

Mar 12, 2021Mar 13, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

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 | A Take On The Classic

Coconut Biscuits | Tennis Biscuits

Mar 5, 2021Feb 10, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

In South Africa we get a biscuit called Tennis Biscuits. These coconut biscuits are often used as the base for tarts or cheese cakes. Here I have made a version using coconut sugar and honey. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Coconut Biscuits ♥ When we were children, our next door neighbour had … Continue reading Coconut Biscuits | Tennis Biscuits

Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Mar 1, 2021Feb 9, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

These blueberry cheesecake pancakes will become a firm family favourite once you make them. I absolutely love the taste, and the texture and the kids have given these a big thumbs up. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes ♥ Each time I get a new car I make sure to … Continue reading Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Sourdough Apricot Cookies Using Your Discard

Feb 19, 2021Feb 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

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. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Apricot Cookies ♥ After leaving the meeting with the builder, Dave told me what had been discussed. I asked him … Continue reading Sourdough Apricot Cookies Using Your Discard

Halva Sourdough Cookies Made From Discard

Feb 12, 2021Feb 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

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. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Halva Sourdough Cookies ♥ The Monday before the builder was … Continue reading Halva Sourdough Cookies Made From Discard

Sourdough Granola Cookies | Use Your Discard

Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

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. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Granola Cookies ♥ I have a few … Continue reading Sourdough Granola Cookies | Use Your Discard

Butterscotch Soft Serve | No Churn Recipe

Feb 1, 2021Jan 18, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

You don't need to make your own sauce to make this butterscotch soft serve. But it is far better if you do in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Butterscotch Soft Serve ♥ When the Covid contact tracing app was developed for South Africa, I decided to install it on my … Continue reading Butterscotch Soft Serve | No Churn Recipe

Sourdough Almond Cookies | The Best Cookie Ever

Dec 18, 2020Dec 19, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

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 | The Best Cookie Ever

Cinnamon Biscuits Decorated With Edible Flowers

Nov 27, 2020Nov 28, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 7 Comments

My friend Chantelle gave me the idea to use edible flowers when making biscuits. You can leave them off these cinnamon biscuits if you want to, but they sure do look pretty. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cinnamon Biscuits ♥ Dave and I recently took a few days off work for a … Continue reading Cinnamon Biscuits Decorated With Edible Flowers

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