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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
I can remember my step-gran eating linseeds every day of her life. She would place them into water overnight and then have them the following day. They are an excellent source of fibre, and one of the reasons I made this linseed sourdough. You might call them flaxseeds where you live. Head straight on to … Continue reading Linseed Sourdough Made With Active Starter
I have learnt through trial and error that the butter one uses for the sourdough croissants makes all the difference. The best one to use would be pastry butter which has 84% fat content. Farm butter with a fat content of below 80% will not give you the puff you need. Head straight on to … Continue reading Sourdough Croissants | 3 Day Recipe
Not sure what to do with your sourdough discard? Well, why not give these sourdough discard crackers a go? The recipe has been adapted from Margot Dreams of Baking who has the most amazing Instagram feed. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Discard Crackers ♥ I found myself very close to having … Continue reading Sourdough Discard Crackers
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)
When I saw this recipe for Cream Cheese and Spinach Ravioli in Siba's Welcome to my Table I knew I had to try it. Firstly, I was interested to see how using ordinary cake flour differed to using 00 flour for the pasta. And I wanted to know how this simple filling would taste. I won't … Continue reading Cream Cheese And Spinach Ravioli
The idea for the cinnamon bun rusks is not my own. I just felt like one straight out of the oven, and then decided to turn the rest of the batch into something we could enjoy the entire week. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cinnamon Bun Rusks ♥ I honestly do not … Continue reading Cinnamon Bun Rusks | Best Of Both Worlds
The first time I tried Japanese Milk Bread was at Spek and Bone when we went to eat there last year. I knew that the soft texture would be ideal for lobster rolls so on a warm Friday afternoon I set about making this bread. It was perfect even if I cut the slices a … Continue reading Japanese Milk Bread | Hokkaido Milk Bread
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
According to Siba, you will not be able to stop at one when eating these pistachio and cranberry cookies. And she is right. You can double the batch and freeze half of the dough if you want to. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pistachio And Cranberry Cookies ♥ In April last year, … Continue reading Pistachio And Cranberry Cookies
Not being able to travel, I have to create things in my kitchen to take us places. This sun dried tomato bread has the flavours of Morocco. This country is going to remain on my bucket list until we can eventually get there. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sun Dried Tomato Bread … Continue reading Sun Dried Tomato Bread | Moroccan Bread
In our house, bread is always a winner. It is the weekend treat we all look forward to, and a loaf sometimes does not last us a day. This sandwich bread is perfect for weekday lunch boxes, or weekend breakfasts. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sandwich Bread ♥ On Easter Sunday Hannah … Continue reading Sandwich Bread | Overnight Proving
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
Using fresh, firm and seasonal fruit I made an apricot clafoutis. This French dessert consists of fruit baked in a thick batter. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Apricot Clafoutis ♥ In South Africa, it is a legal requirement that all medications include a package insert. Regardless of whether they are vitamins, over … Continue reading Apricot Clafoutis | French Baked Dessert
I tested this recipe using both fresh and frozen blueberries and must say I prefer the colour of the blueberry frangipane when I used frozen fruit. They are also much cheaper than fresh for some reason so that is another reason to use them. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry Frangipane ♥ … Continue reading Blueberry Frangipane | Made With Frozen Fruit
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
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. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Orange Olive Oil Cake ♥ In 2014 Dave and I ‘gate crashed’ … Continue reading Orange Olive Oil Cake With An Orange Glaze
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
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
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