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Magic Chocolate Sauce

Mar 18, 2022Feb 14, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

We went to friends for dinner and my hostess gift was two containers of ice cream. I made this magic chocolate sauce to go with the vanilla flavour, and because kids love it when it hardens. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Magic Chocolate Sauce ♥ Last year I went to two of … Continue reading Magic Chocolate Sauce

Ginger And Lime Granola

Dec 17, 2021Nov 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

According to Heal, this ginger and lime granola is high in fibre. I can attest that it is packed with flavour. We all loved the ginger, and I particularly enjoyed the crunch when added to yoghurt. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Ginger And Lime Granola ♥ It took me five weeks to finally … Continue reading Ginger And Lime Granola

Tea Biscuits | Four Ingredient Recipe

May 21, 2021Apr 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

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. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Tea Biscuits | Four Ingredient Recipe

Kerala Prawn Curry | One Pot Dish

Apr 23, 2021Apr 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

My Kerala prawn curry was a second choice. Albeit not a bad one. I had taken crayfish out of the freezer, but having left them in there too long, they were not good enough to use for cooking. Kerala is known for its spices and fishing and I am sure you will find this mild … Continue reading Kerala Prawn Curry | One Pot Dish

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

Sourdough Chocolate Cake | Active Starter Recipe

Aug 3, 2020Aug 5, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

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

Tom Kha | Vegetarian Thai Soup

Nov 15, 2019Nov 4, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

The only reason to make this Tom Kha again and again is because you will fall in love with the flavours. I urge you to try this with any vegetables you have in your fridge, and even add some protein if you want to. Just stick to the basics and you will have a dish … Continue reading Tom Kha | Vegetarian Thai Soup

Teething Biscuits To Offer Teething Relief

Jun 21, 2019May 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

It is necessary to be filled with confidence when you make something for a toddler. You cannot rely on your own palate and so I was very happy when Hannah tucked into the teething biscuits I made for her. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Teething Biscuits ♥ 14 years ago Dave bought … Continue reading Teething Biscuits To Offer Teething Relief

Yellow Chicken Curry Made With Yellow Curry Paste

Apr 12, 2019Mar 11, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

You can use any firm vegetable when making this yellow chicken curry. I think potatoes would work just as well as butternut. Head straight on to the Recipe For Yellow Chicken Curry ♥ My wardrobe consists mainly of dresses in various lengths. They are designed to wear with pants which means I can wear them … Continue reading Yellow Chicken Curry Made With Yellow Curry Paste

Yellow Curry Paste

Apr 1, 2019Feb 23, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

The yellow colour in this Thai yellow curry paste comes mostly from the turmeric powder. Most of the ingredients are yellow, but it is the natural dye of turmeric that makes it so bright. Head straight on to the Recipe For Yellow Curry Paste ♥ A few weeks ago I met a person who had … Continue reading Yellow Curry Paste

Coconut Chicken Curry

Mar 25, 2019Feb 17, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

Aysha Bora says of her Kuku Paka (coconut chicken curry) that when she was growing up she hated cooking. Her family is from India and preparing big meals for the extended family was part of their culture, but she used to beg for any job other than cooking. Then she got married and moved to … Continue reading Coconut Chicken Curry

Romany Creams | A Classic South African Biscuit

Oct 19, 2018Sep 18, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

My first batch of Romany Creams were a little to chubby. But, Dave and I made do, and devoured all of them. The second lot worked out perfectly which I was well pleased about. For those of you who have not heard of them, Romany Creams are a classic South African chocolate and coconut biscuit. … Continue reading Romany Creams | A Classic South African Biscuit

Fruit Butter Granola | Healthy Breakfast Option

Sep 29, 2017Aug 27, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

Feeling like a change and wanting to use up the fruit butter I made, I decided to turn my hand to making fruit butter granola. This is a great variation for home-made breakfast. Head straight on to the Recipe For Fruit Butter Granola ♥ When Dave and I started travelling overseas on a regular basis … Continue reading Fruit Butter Granola | Healthy Breakfast Option

Gluten-Free Lemon Cheesecake

Aug 28, 2017Jul 15, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 29 Comments

This gluten-free lemon cheesecake can be baked a day in advance of serving. Serve with fresh seasonal berries if you cannot find strawberries. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gluten-Free Lemon Cheesecake ♥ When testing recipes for review I often have to make some revisions. These might be based on my sucrose intolerance. Here … Continue reading Gluten-Free Lemon Cheesecake

Blueberry And White Chocolate Crunchies

May 12, 2017Apr 8, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

There are two items my grandmother always had in her pantry. The one was pickled onions and the other was crunchies. I could eat the entire jar of her pickles in one setting had she let me. Wanting to replicate her crunchies but add my own twist, I came up with these blueberry and white chocolate … Continue reading Blueberry And White Chocolate Crunchies

Condensed Coconut Milk | Dairy Free

Mar 17, 2017Feb 18, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 25 Comments

I thought I was being quite original with making Condensed Coconut Milk, but that is not the case. I have discovered that there are plenty of recipes out there, and you can even buy a tin of this. This is a dairy free alternative to regular condensed milk. Head straight on to the recipe for Condensed … Continue reading Condensed Coconut Milk | Dairy Free

Oat And Nut Bars

Jan 16, 2017Dec 7, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 24 Comments

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

Calming Goji Berry Smoothie

Sep 12, 2016Jul 29, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

Lavender is not just a fragrant flower, it is also an edible herb that can help with  restlessness, insomnia, nervousness and depression. The flowers can also be crushed and added to muffins, biscuits or drinks such as tea or juices. Here is has been used to make a calming goji berry smoothie with bananas, lavender … Continue reading Calming Goji Berry Smoothie

Smoothie Mini Pops

May 23, 2016Apr 7, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 41 Comments

Head straight on to the recipe for Smoothie Mini Pops ♥ I have been known to have a smoothie for breakfast when time is on my hands. You have to be organized, with fruit ready to go in the freezer and the varieties are endless. The health benefits are also great and to that end … Continue reading Smoothie Mini Pops

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