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Nasturtium Butter

June 22, 2023June 21, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

Nasturtiums are one of the prettiest edible flowers to plant. And they will grow with wild abandon if you let them. The leaves are great to use to make a pesto. But for the nasturtium butter, you will use the flowers. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Nasturtium Butter ♥ A month ago … Continue reading Nasturtium Butter

Herby Tartar Sauce

September 23, 2022August 17, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

I don't usually like to have anything with my fish if it is freshly caught, and simply grilled. But, battered fish goes so well with a herby tartar sauce. And it can be used if your fish is a little bit dry. This happens if it has been in the freezer for too long, or … Continue reading Herby Tartar Sauce

Violet Syrup

September 5, 2022August 1, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

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

Mozzarella And Sun Dried Tomato Bread

June 24, 2022May 13, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

Ilse created a recipe for the SA Olive Industry for an olive and mozzarella bread with capers and thyme. This could be a list of my favourite pizza toppings, but James did not feel the same. So to suit his palate, I adapted the recipe and baked a mozzarella and sun dried tomato bread. It … Continue reading Mozzarella And Sun Dried Tomato Bread

Lobster Rolls

April 11, 2022March 9, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

To me, the perfect lobster rolls have a great sauce, a bit of green crunchy leaves, and soft sweet lobster. We still have some crayfish in the freezer so I made these for St. Valentine's Day. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lobster Rolls ♥ We have two flights of stairs in our … Continue reading Lobster Rolls

Lobster Roll Sauce

April 4, 2022March 3, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

The sweet meat of crayfish needs a foil to compliment it. Enter this lobster roll sauce, which is so yummy you might want to make more to use with other shellfish. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lobster Roll Sauce ♥ For the past 21 years, Dave has used mainly only one panel … Continue reading Lobster Roll Sauce

Caper Butter

January 14, 2022November 30, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

You might recall that I made whipped feta to go with smoked trout and bagels? I also made this caper butter for those that wanted something extra to smear on the bread. It is a simple, two ingredient recipe, that is super easy to make. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Caper Butter … Continue reading Caper Butter

Caper Mint Sauce

November 22, 2021October 18, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 7 Comments

I made this caper mint sauce to serve with a leg of lamb that was slow roasted. You want the lamb to shine and the sauce to merely enhance the flavours. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Caper Mint Sauce ♥ Starting a business is hard work. Not only does it take time, … Continue reading Caper Mint Sauce

Lavender And Lime Shortbread

October 26, 2020September 23, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

These lavender and lime shortbread have just the right balance of flavours. One needs to take care when using lavender so that you don't end up with a soapy taste in your mouth. If you don't have edible lavender at home then replace it with rosemary. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lavender … Continue reading Lavender And Lime Shortbread

Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs

October 5, 2020October 3, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

Making sous vide scrambled eggs is something you do only if you really do not feel like standing in front of the stove. It is really just a fancy way to serve something that is really simple to make. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs ♥ Part of the … Continue reading Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs

Summer Chicken With Olives And Capers

March 13, 2020March 18, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

I am very grateful to have worked with the most amazing publicist over the past few years. She has provided me with a fantastic array of recipe books to review. And allowed me to publish so many of the recipes contained therein. This one for summer chicken with olives and capers is especially for her, … Continue reading Summer Chicken With Olives And Capers

Salsa Verde Couscous

February 21, 2020January 31, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

Couscous is my go-to salad for when we braai. I am always looking for new recipes to try and can tell you that this salsa verde couscous is full of flavour. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Salsa Verde Couscous ♥ My intention for this year was to turn our store room into … Continue reading Salsa Verde Couscous

Herb Sauce | Salsa Verde | Salsa Verte

February 10, 2020January 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

It is always good to have a fresh herb sauce in the fridge. But this particular salsa verde was used straight away in a couscous salad. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Herb Sauce ♥ I wrote about how I beat jet lag by taking my watch off. But then ten years down … Continue reading Herb Sauce | Salsa Verde | Salsa Verte

Persian Rice | Spiced With Iranian Spice Blend

September 20, 2019August 18, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

I have called this brown and wild rice dish Persian rice as it makes use of the Iranian spice blend I made. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Persian Rice ♥ Since we started travelling overseas in 2003, the places we stay at have come to about €100 a night. This is the … Continue reading Persian Rice | Spiced With Iranian Spice Blend

Iranian Five Spice Blend | Persian Spices

September 13, 2019August 12, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

I cannot recall where I heard about this Iranian Five Spice Blend, but I was really excited to try something new. The key to using this spice blend is to dry roast the spices before adding them to a dish. I used mine to flavour brown and wild rice. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Iranian Five Spice Blend | Persian Spices

Potato Soup

July 22, 2019June 24, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

This potato soup is perfect for cold winter nights, and we are having a lot of those at present. As much as I would rather be warm, the rain is welcome. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Potato Soup ♥ I was the first of my friends to get a smart phone and … Continue reading Potato Soup

Almond Rose Financiers Made With Almond Flour

June 14, 2019May 14, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

Taking the ordinary to extraordinary, I made almond rose financiers. These were inspired by a coffee date at Schoon, where we met James shortly before our trip overseas. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Almond Rose Financiers ♥ My toothbrush continues to conspire. After having endless issues with the charging of our holiday … Continue reading Almond Rose Financiers Made With Almond Flour

Jasmine Green Tea Pickles With Sesame Seeds

April 19, 2019March 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

Using my jasmine green tea pearls I made these jasmine green tea pickles. They have a subtle flavour from the tea which is surprisingly pleasant on the palate. Head straight on to the Recipe For Jasmine Green Tea Pickles ♥ I wrote about how Dave and I went out for breakfast which we did not … Continue reading Jasmine Green Tea Pickles With Sesame Seeds

Apple Roses | Made With Puff Pastry

February 22, 2019February 2, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

These apple roses have been all over the internet for so long. When cleaning out my freezer I found some puff pastry. The previous day I had bought Crisp apples from the farmers market so it seemed an obvious choice what to bake. Head straight on to the Recipe For Apple Roses ♥ When I … Continue reading Apple Roses | Made With Puff Pastry

Green Olive Tapenade

February 11, 2019January 19, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

I had not planned on making a green olive tapenade. But when it came to deciding what else to add to my vegan feast this seemed like a good choice. I had green olives in the pantry from a FOMO box, and I always have capers and anchovies in my fridge. Head straight on to … Continue reading Green Olive Tapenade

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