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Bananas are so good for you, and even better when you turn them into banana waffles. These waffles from Let's Cook can be made in advance and the batter will keep for a few days in the fridge. Skip ahead to the recipe for Banana Waffles The Helderberg Basin is known for its high pollen … Continue reading Banana Waffles
I combined two recipes to make this chocolate fudge ice cream. So it goes without saying that it will take a little bit of effort. But it is so worth it as this ice cream is one of the best I have ever made. Skip ahead to the recipe for Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream When … Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream
According to Weber's Ultimate Braai Book, indirect heat is key to cooking the delicate, flaky crust of this berry crostata, without burning it. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Berry Crostata ♥ For women, finding a hairdresser is nearly as important as having a Doctor you can trust. I had the most amazing stylist who … Continue reading Berry Crostata | Recipe For The Braai (BBQ)
I am in desperate need of corduroy pants for our winter trip to Croatia. I am hoping against all hope that we get there this year. But just in case we don't, I am creating Croatian inspired recipes. These choc nut bars are pastries typical to the country. Skip ahead to the recipe for Choc … Continue reading Choc Nut Bars
This orange olive oil cake was so good the first time I made it, I had to make it again. The syrup glaze ensures that the cake stays nice and moist, and adds extra flavour. Skip ahead to the recipe for Orange Olive Oil Cake In 2014 Dave and I ‘gate crashed’ our friends 1st … Continue reading Orange Olive Oil Cake
For those of you enjoying winter weather, this stout pudding is perfect. We have just come out of our booze ban and I will be sure to stock up on beer. Not only for warming desserts, but to enjoy at the pool while we are still in the midst of our summer. Skip ahead to … Continue reading Stout Pudding
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. Skip ahead to the recipe for Halva Sourdough Cookies The Monday before the builder was meant to start … Continue reading Halva Sourdough Cookies
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. Skip ahead to the recipe for Sourdough Granola Cookies I have a few swear words in … Continue reading Sourdough Granola Cookies
These sourdough red velvet choc chip cookies are simply the best way to start a new year. Easy to make, and even easier to eat, I hope you give them a try. Skip ahead to the recipe for Sourdough Red Velvet Choc Chip Cookies Last year, two friends commented on budget advice I had given … Continue reading Sourdough Red Velvet Choc Chip Cookies
Using my black sesame paste, and a recipe for halva cookies, I made these black sesame cookies. The colour is a bit odd for a treat, but the flavour and texture are amazing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Black Sesame Cookies ♥ Last month we must have had 5 days in total … Continue reading Black Sesame Cookies
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
I want to leave you with no choice but to make these cocoa brownies. I used a solid cacao bar from Willies Cacao in the UK. If you cannot find that, use 95% solid cocoa chocolate from Lindt. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cocoa Brownies ♥ When I was in Grade 7 … Continue reading Cocoa Brownies
I always have yoghurt in my fridge as I will eat it as an afternoon snack with some granola. But, more often than not it is used for baking. This chocolate yoghurt cake is topped with a crème fraîche and honey icing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Yoghurt Cake ♥ … Continue reading Chocolate Yoghurt Cake
I only buy butter when it is on special as I use so much of it. I keep at least two blocks in the freezer at any one time. And that is a good thing as this brown butter icing was so good I had to find an excuse to bake more things to keep … Continue reading Brown Butter Icing
Looking for a make ahead dessert that will wow your guests? Look no further than these baked Alaska treats. Believe it or not, but they can be frozen with the meringue before torching. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Alaska ♥ When it was announced that we would be going into hard … Continue reading Baked Alaska
After making my fizzy sherbet I decided to use it as a topping for a biscuit. I used a basic sugar biscuit recipe and adapted it to make these sherbet biscuits. I think they look so pretty and a great idea for a children's birthday party. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sherbet … Continue reading Sherbet Biscuits
This brownie chocolate cake is so moist and so delicious you might not stop at one slice. I made a simple mascarpone icing to go on top. If you do the same keep in mind it needs to be devoured the same day. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Brownie Chocolate Cake ♥ … Continue reading Brownie Chocolate Cake
Inspired by Ferrero Rocher chocolates I made this chocolate hazelnut ice cream. It is so good that I had to stop myself from eating the entire tub in one go. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream ♥ Shopping for me is usually a daily occurrence. This is a habit … Continue reading Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream
After I had perfected my gluten free shortcrust pastry, and made my lime tart, I made these cherry compote tarts. I did not want to make too many as Dave is not a huge fan of cherries. But he liked these ones well enough to make sure all were finished over the weekend. Skip ahead … Continue reading Cherry Compote Tarts
I was in the mood to make some ice cream, but was not sure what flavour. And then Greg shared a photograph on Instagram of his chestnut spread, and I was inspired straight away to make this chestnut ice cream. The flavour is subtle and was perfect on Christmas day when paired with fruit cake. … Continue reading Chestnut Ice Cream