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Keeping hydrated is vital, especially in winter when one does not really feel like drinking. I make cold infusions to make my water more exciting. This rose hip cold infusion not only tastes great, it looks pretty as well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Rose Hip Cold Infusion ♥ Let's talk about … Continue reading Rose Hip Cold Infusion
This hibiscus cold infusion has quite a tart flavour which might not appeal to everyone. You can sweeten it if you want to, and if you do, make sure you use something that can dissolve in cold water. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Hibiscus Cold Infusion ♥ Let's talk about infusing water … Continue reading Hibiscus Cold Infusion
Japanese seven spice blend is something you can easily create at home. I have used ingredients that were easy to find in South Africa. You will need a spice grinder to get the desired consistency. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Japanese Seven Spice ♥ Japanese Seven Spice Shichi-mi tōgarashi translates to seven … Continue reading Japanese Seven Spice
As an excuse to enjoy these more often, I am going to place these almond and cranberry biscuits into the health bracket. These were really moreish, and I could have eaten the entire batch in a few hours, rather than the few days they lasted. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Almond And … Continue reading Almond And Cranberry Biscuits
These pear and ginger scones have the perfect flavour balance. They are slightly sweet from the dried pears. And have a warm note of ginger in each bite. I have made simple wedges but you can shape them into rounds to be more traditional. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pear And Ginger … Continue reading Pear And Ginger Scones
For a very long time we used to have a weekend visitor who would pop in with little or no notice. To ensure I had a treat to share, I baked every weekend. This has changed, and so my baking has taken on a new level. I either need to bake less, or less often. … Continue reading Malt Loaf
For Easter I decided to make a hot cross bun cake. This made life a little easier time wise. Especially when organizing a family brunch for 7 people. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Hot Cross Bun Cake ♥ Hot Cross Buns "Good Friday comes this month, the old woman runs. With one … Continue reading Hot Cross Bun Cake
This grape leather was made using seedless red grapes as soon as they came into season. Spices have been added for flavouring and cornflour used to thicken the fruit leather. I did not add any sugar to this recipe which made it perfect for me. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Grape Leather … Continue reading Grape Leather
I love the combination of cherries and chocolate and that really helped me decide to make my cherry chocolate clafoutis. This dessert can be made in advance as it will keep well if stored in an airtight container. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cherry Chocolate Clafoutis ♥ Inspired to bake Cherry Chocolate … Continue reading Cherry Chocolate Clafoutis
Stufato Di Melanzane is an eggplant stew using what I would consider traditional Sicilian ingredients. I would usually steer away from recipes that have cooked sulatanas in them but I love using aubergines in different ways. This made a generous portion which was used not only for lunch, but with pasta for supper. Head straight … Continue reading Stufato Di Melanzane
As much as I love bananas, I did not love these banana bars. I think you have to be a fan of very ripe bananas to enjoy them. And if you are, this is the perfect recipe for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Banana Bars ♥ Ten years ago, a fellow … Continue reading Banana Bars
I often state on my blog I will adapt a recipe and make it again. However, this seldom happens as other recipes hit the top of the pile. But I loved the dough from my garibaldi biscuits and as soon as the craving hit, I made these fig biscuits. They were delicious and proved how … Continue reading Fig Biscuits
I have never seen a batch of biscuits disappear as quickly as these garibaldi biscuits. I made these one Saturday morning as my aunt was coming to visit. And she loved them so much she could not stop eating them. Dave and I also tucked in and there were none left by the end of … Continue reading Garibaldi Biscuits
I keep a large bag of dried figs to hand. Not only for snacking, but to add to my granola which I make monthly. I adapted Choclette's recipe for fresh fig scones using the dried ones I had to hand. These dried fig scones were absolutely delicious! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Dried Fig Scones
Amasi is a traditional South African ingredient and was used to make these raisin scones. I used a combination of golden and crimson raisins in my batch to add a little bit of colour and variety. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Raisin Scones ♥ Amasi is the Ndebele, Xhosa or Zulu word … Continue reading Raisin Scones
Sheree made these last October and as soon as I saw her recipe I knew I had to make them. I adapted the recipe slightly, and the result is a bitter chocolate fudge that is really good. Especially if you do not like your treats too sweet. If you prefer a sweeter fudge I would … Continue reading Bitter Chocolate Fudge
This slow roasted lamb will take the best part of an afternoon to cook. It needs very little hands on time, and is cooked all in one roasting dish. You can then use this for serving your meal family style, at the table. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Slow Roasted Lamb ♥ … Continue reading Slow Roasted Lamb
These granola bars are the easiest way to get breakfast sorted. And can be added to a school lunch box as a healthy treat. They are easy to make and store well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Granola Bars ♥ My first choice when it comes to having my joints dealt with … Continue reading Granola Bars
This high protein quinoa granola is gluten free, and is a perfectly great tasty way to start your day. I love my version that uses oats, so in future I am going to combine the two by using the spices and the flaked coconut. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Quinoa Granola ♥ … Continue reading Quinoa Granola
I read the most delightful book, Love Untold by Ruth Jones. In it, there are memories of Welsh Cakes. They sounded so good when described in the book that I had to make them. And I am really glad I did. They are so easy to whip up and are a cross between a scone and … Continue reading Welsh Cakes