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Blueberry Frangipane | Made With Frozen Fruit

Apr 9, 2021Mar 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

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

Sourdough Apricot Cookies Using Your Discard

Feb 19, 2021Feb 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

Like everything in life, all good things have to come to an end. These sourdough apricot cookies are the last of the ones using my discard. Head straight on to the Recipe For Sourdough Apricot Cookies After leaving the meeting with the builder, Dave told me what had been discussed. I asked him … Continue reading Sourdough Apricot Cookies Using Your Discard

Halva Sourdough Cookies Made From Discard

Feb 12, 2021Feb 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

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. Head straight on to the Recipe For Halva Sourdough Cookies The Monday before the builder was … Continue reading Halva Sourdough Cookies Made From Discard

Sourdough Granola Cookies | Use Your Discard

Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

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. Head straight on to the Recipe For Sourdough Granola Cookies I have a few … Continue reading Sourdough Granola Cookies | Use Your Discard

Gluten Free Blueberry Bundt Cake

Jan 15, 2021Jan 18, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

I topped my gluten free blueberry Bundt cake with a butterscotch sauce. Served with a soft serve in the same flavour it made for a great dessert. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gluten Free Blueberry Bundt Cake The fundamental belief of tzedakah which I grew up with, has shaped a lot … Continue reading Gluten Free Blueberry Bundt Cake

Sourdough Almond Cookies | The Best Cookie Ever

Dec 18, 2020Dec 19, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

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 | The Best Cookie Ever

Zeppole | Sicilian Doughnuts For San Giuseppe

Dec 14, 2020Nov 3, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

I am a South African through and through, and have no desire to live anywhere other than exactly where I am. But, if I could have a second home, it would be on the Isola di Ortigia. The narrow streets remind me of Venice and the living is simple. But seeing as I could not … Continue reading Zeppole | Sicilian Doughnuts For San Giuseppe

Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart

May 15, 2020May 18, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

I was really impressed with my version of Lorraine's tart. I made a blueberry tahini ganache tart and here I am putting the entire recipe together for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart Before we went into lockdown, the vacuum cleaner at work broke. It was old … Continue reading Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart

Fig Tart Using Mascarpone Cheese

Mar 27, 2020Mar 23, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

Did you know that fresh figs contain the trace mineral manganese which is vital for the functioning of healthy bones? I did not take that into consideration when making my fig tart. But it does give me a great excuse to make this again. Head straight on to the Recipe For Fig Tart … Continue reading Fig Tart Using Mascarpone Cheese

Nut Pastry Using Walnuts And Almonds

Mar 23, 2020Mar 24, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I was surprised how well this nut pastry worked out both times I tried it. I wanted to make sure that it could be used for baked fillings and cold fillings before sharing it on the blog. Head straight on to the Recipe For Nut Pastry My friend Alex recently turned 50 and … Continue reading Nut Pastry Using Walnuts And Almonds

Cherry Compote Tarts Made With Gluten-Free Pastry

Feb 17, 2020Jan 28, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

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. Head straight … Continue reading Cherry Compote Tarts Made With Gluten-Free Pastry

Gluten-Free Shortcrust Pastry

Jan 17, 2020Jan 5, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

This gluten-free shortcrust pastry is not the easiest to work with. But if you are looking for an alternative then this is the one to go with. The nice thing about shortcrust pastry is that you can patchwork it together as no one sees the seams. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gluten-Free … Continue reading Gluten-Free Shortcrust Pastry

Spiced Apple Cake Using Cardamom

Nov 25, 2019Oct 21, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

Some things are worth waiting for, and this spiced apple cake is one of them. You need to wait for it to cool before slicing into it. But you will be grateful you did as that will help retain the moisture of this delicious treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For Spiced Apple … Continue reading Spiced Apple Cake Using Cardamom

Almond Rose Financiers Using Almond Flour

Jun 14, 2019May 29, 2020 ~ 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 Using Almond Flour

Recipe For Whisky Cake Using Jamesons

Dec 25, 2017Jun 24, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

This whisky cake was inspired by our visit to Glenfiddich. There we met a very friendly young man. After we had espresso and cake, he did a great tasting for us. We had a single malt unique to the tasting room and spent some time chatting to him. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Recipe For Whisky Cake Using Jamesons

Recipe For Gluten-Free Soft Chocolate Cookies

Aug 4, 2017Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

I was inspired to make these Gluten-Free Soft Chocolate Cookies after watching Harry Foster make brookies for Nigella Lawson. They are cookies with a brownie texture. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gluten-Free Soft Chocolate Cookies Given years of poor infrastructure maintenance and bad choices the Western Cape is in a dire situation … Continue reading Recipe For Gluten-Free Soft Chocolate Cookies

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Using Cassava Flour

Jul 28, 2017Jul 9, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

I chose to make my gluten free chocolate cake using cassava flour. It has the same taste and texture of ordinary wheat flour which is perfect for me. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Our telephone number at work is one digit different to the local taxi service. Because … Continue reading Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Using Cassava Flour

Melktert | Milk Tart | A Classic South African Recipe

Jul 7, 2017Feb 9, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

This recipe for old-fashioned milk tart (melktert) has been adapted from The Classic South African Cookbook which I was sent for review. Head straight on to the Recipe For Melktert Since February 2001 I have been seeing the same massage therapist for my bi-monthly treatments. We spend most of the 90 minutes talking about … Continue reading Melktert | Milk Tart | A Classic South African Recipe

Gluten Free Brownies Made With Chocolate

May 5, 2017Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

I have many friends and family members who are on a gluten free diet. Whether for celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or diabetes. As a sweet offering for them I make gluten free brownies. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gluten Free Brownies In the good old days, before … Continue reading Gluten Free Brownies Made With Chocolate

Gluten Free Country Style Bread

Dec 2, 2011Nov 9, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 30 Comments

I have a few family members who are on a gluten free diet. My dad has followed a wheat free regime for many years and so when they came to spend their annual holiday in the Western Cape I decided to make him a loaf of Gluten Free Country Style Bread so that he could … Continue reading Gluten Free Country Style Bread

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