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Spicy Yoghurt

July 10, 2025June 9, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

I made this spicy yoghurt to use as a dipping sauce for my sundried tomato flatbreads. This was our pre-dinner snack which we enjoyed with a few tots of whisky. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spicy Yoghurt ♥ Let's talk about yoghurt There are many ways to improve gut health, and eating … Continue reading Spicy Yoghurt

Sundried Tomato Flatbreads

July 8, 2025June 6, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

These sundried tomato flatbreads will make the perfect addition to any mezze platter. They are oven baked which is a unique way of cooking flatbreads. But absolutely perfect as you don't need to pay too much attention to them while they are in the oven. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sundried Tomato … Continue reading Sundried Tomato Flatbreads

Count My Lies, Sophie Stava

July 6, 2025June 25, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

Count My Lies opening lines: "I'm a nurse." The words fall out of my mouth before I can stop myself from saying them, loud and clanging like a pair of tin cans tied to a back bumper. My blurb: Sloane has been lying for so long that it comes as second nature to her. She … Continue reading Count My Lies, Sophie Stava

Rhubarb Tart

July 3, 2025June 5, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

One year when we were on our way shopping for a barge trip, we stopped at a small patisserie. Eric ordered something to eat, and we all declined, thinking the tarts were savoury. He offered us a bite, and I am sure regrets that to this day. It was a rhubarb tart, not a celery … Continue reading Rhubarb Tart

June 2025 Showcasing In My Kitchen

July 1, 2025July 2, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 32 Comments

June 2025 was mostly cold and wet, with a small smattering of snow. It called for lots of warming food, and snuggling under the blanket with the dog. I usually space out our social plans, but over the course of 8 days we went out three times and had friends over once. On one of … Continue reading June 2025 Showcasing In My Kitchen

2 Sisters Murder Investigations, James Patterson

June 29, 2025June 25, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

 2 Sisters Murder Investigations opening lines: There'd been no doubt in my mind that Baby wasn't going to last the whole stakeout. My blurb: Rhonda does not know if she can trust her ex-boyfriend, and police officer, Dave. Her attorney brain feels that she can however trust her client, Troy Hansen, who is the main … Continue reading 2 Sisters Murder Investigations, James Patterson

Wilde Vy Bistro

June 26, 2025May 21, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

Google Maps took us on quite the journey to get to Wilde Vy Bistro in  Durbanville. But it was well worth the windy roads to enjoy the food Chef Jürgen Snyman created. The restaurant is set around a wild fig tree on the Hooggelegen Farm, and thankfully, the road back was more direct. Our meal at … Continue reading Wilde Vy Bistro

Tomato Biryani

June 24, 2025June 25, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

Tomato biryani is a wonderful dish to make in advance when you want a simple, yet flavourful meal to serve to guests. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Tomato Biryani ♥ What is biryani? Biryani is a traditional Muslim rice based dish to which either chicken, goat, lamb, beef, shellfish or fish is … Continue reading Tomato Biryani

Coffee Cookies

June 19, 2025May 16, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 23 Comments

I saw a recipe for Scottish coffee buns on Brookford Kitchen Diaries that I printed out to try. These turned into coffee cookies which were absolutely divine! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Coffee Cookies ♥ Making coffee cookies I am a fan of coffee flavoured desserts, especially my Aunty Tilly's ice cream. … Continue reading Coffee Cookies

Preserved Lemon Harissa

June 17, 2025June 18, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

You can be lazy like me and buy preserved lemons to make this preserved lemon harissa. Or, you can really go the whole hog and start off by preserving your own. Either which way, this condiment is worth making. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Preserved Lemon Harissa ♥ Making Preserved Lemon Harissa … Continue reading Preserved Lemon Harissa

From London With Love, Katie FForde

June 15, 2025May 30, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

From London With Love opening lines: 'Are you sure you don't want me to come in with you?' said David. Félicité smiled and put her hand over David's. My blurb: Félicité has moved to London to spend time with Lucinda. Her mother might finally be showing her nurturing side. But it is difficult for Félicité, … Continue reading From London With Love, Katie FForde

Spiced Cookies

June 12, 2025May 15, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

Taking three spices that work really well together, I made these spiced cookies. The recipe only makes 6 but can easily be doubled, or trebled. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spiced Cookies ♥ Ginger Fresh ginger has a lot more heat than dried ginger, which is what was used for this recipe. … Continue reading Spiced Cookies

Blistered Tomatoes

June 10, 2025June 11, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

I very seldom make a recipe again once I have perfected it. This mainly has to do with my blog, as most things I make are for this space. My recipe for blistered tomatoes is barely a recipe! But I am sharing it here as the result was so good, Dave had me make these … Continue reading Blistered Tomatoes

25 Alive, James Patterson

June 8, 2025May 28, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

25 Alive opening lines: Just after six that morning, Warren Jacobi, a sixty-year-old retired homicide lieutenant and former chief of police, parked his Ford F-150 within walking distance of one of the eastern entrances to Golden Gate Park. My blurb: Lindsay will do everything in her power to solve the murder of her friend, and … Continue reading 25 Alive, James Patterson

May 2025 Showcasing In My Kitchen

June 3, 2025May 22, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

May 2025 started off with us ending our 5 day trip to explore more of our lovely country. I had been in Johannesburg so Dave collected me from George airport which is along the route to Knysna. We spent a night there with friends before heading into the Baviaanskloof for a night. It took us … Continue reading May 2025 Showcasing In My Kitchen

Open Season, Jonathan Kellerman

June 1, 2025May 27, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

Open Season opening lines: The images were grainy and blurred. But they told a story. The storyteller was a camera perched above the entrance to Westside Acu-Care Hospital on National Boulevard, a short stroll west of Robertson. My blurb: The question on everyone's mind is how are these seemingly random killings connected? What is the … Continue reading Open Season, Jonathan Kellerman

Vilamoura Portuguese Grillhouse

May 29, 2025May 7, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

In January, Dave and I went out for a quick meal at Vilamoura Portuguese Grillhouse. Based in Strand, this small eatery offers up authentic Portuguese food. Vilamoura Portuguese Grillhouse We tend to eat the same meal when we go there, but this visit, I tried to order something new. Dave suggested we start with the Portuguese … Continue reading Vilamoura Portuguese Grillhouse

Malt Bread

May 27, 2025April 22, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

Adapting a recipe from Angie's Recipes, I made malt bread over the summer. Using Cotswold crunch flour and malt syrup this was a lovely loaf of bread and perfect for toasting. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Malt Bread ♥ My malt bread Summer months for me are all about bread making. My … Continue reading Malt Bread

Gold Chocolate

May 22, 2025April 16, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 24 Comments

I have wanted to try tempering using a marble block, and when I got this gold chocolate I thought it would be the best opportunity to do so. The method is quite tedious, and time consuming. And it should be done in cool climatic conditions, and not in the heat of summer! Head straight on … Continue reading Gold Chocolate

Sourdough Poppadoms

May 20, 2025April 10, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

Nothing about these sourdough poppadoms are traditional. They are not made with lentil, rice or chickpea flour. And they are not deep fried. But, they are thin and crispy and perfect to go with any Indian food. These are baked in the oven which is perfect for me, as I am not a fan of … Continue reading Sourdough Poppadoms

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