A warm bran muffin with strawberry jam and cheese is early morning comfort in it’s purest form. I make these in large batches for my family; they go a long way after the post-oven enjoyment. They keep for a good few days in the fridge and make for the perfect on-campus/office snack. Once cold, freeze … Continue reading Bran Muffins with Apple & Granola
Focaccia was the first bread that I attempted to make as a little girl. The single prove and thin height made for a quick and easy before dinner bake. Focaccia was then and still is a forgiving loaf…where irregular shape adds to its character and gives it rustic charm. I always used to save my … Continue reading Olive & Rosemary Focaccia
Diddling the daddle on a little crunchy popcorn takes me back to days of primary school lunch boxes. Making it at home adds the sophisticated caramel bitterness. Paired with the salt, you’ll be licking your fingers and going back for more – over and over again. Happy munching. You’ll need: 100g popcorn kernels 1 tbsp … Continue reading Salted Caramel Popcorn
If any of you didn’t know, Karoo lamb received a regionalised title earlier this year – which means that Lamb from the Karoo region of South Africa (like Champagne from the valley of Champagne, France) can now be exclusively dubbed as ‘Karoo Lamb’ on local and international shelves. The herby meat flavour is celebrated through … Continue reading Karoo Lamb Chops with Sage
There’s nothing better than a killer low-carb starter. Grab a few mates to help you prepare this baby, and expect praise when serving as this one’s a major crowd pleaser! My love for Vietnamese food began when I met our family friends, Bella and Carsten Lehn, who are from Ho Chi Minh City. The Lehn’s were … Continue reading Vietnamese Spring rolls & Braaied Pork Satay (LOW CARB)
I love a good pavlova. I love the crispy sweet shell and mallow’y centre. I love that it’s versatile, and can be turned into Eton mess if flopped. I’ve had my fair share of pavlovas over the past few years. We always have it as one the many puddings after Christmas Lunch. Mum usually makes … Continue reading Pretty Pavlova
A true South African braais come rain or shine – and oh boy, today was testament of that! My French family arrived about a week ago and have been speaking about having a good old braai ever since. Despite the heavens opening mid meal, and a swift relocation to the boma, the afternoon was filled … Continue reading Healthy Braai sides
As a child I fondly remember mum stocking up on pink and white marshmallows (or marshies, as she calls them) for our Christmas holidays at our family beach cottage. Whether used to make rice krispy treats, the ever-so-popular s'mores, or simply toasted on the fire until gooey, the trusty marshmallow never lasted long in our household. … Continue reading Best ever Homemade Marshmallows
If you’ve ever been to Cape Town during the winter, you would be familiar with the wet and rainy days that follow one another…sometimes for weeks on end. During the winter months, I find myself eating a lot more than usual and tend to spend more time in the kitchen building on old favourites and … Continue reading Rainy Day Chicken
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