I don’t often make dessert because my children are, for some strange reason, not very fond of desserts. I am normally forced to eat most of it! There is however ...
I love December months. I really think it is the most beautiful time of the year! Not only do we have wonderful weather in South Africa, but we are also ...
Everything tastes better with chocolate. I read a blog post recently from somebody stating that she doesn’t enjoy physical activities, such as running, but she will run any time if ...
Everyone seems to have rugby fever at the moment and the sport is on everyone’s lips. All everyone is talking about is the Springboks, Heyneke Meyer, backline, Jean de Villiers ...
Most South Africans know “pampoen koekies” (pumpkin fritters). It is part of our heritage, like milktart, koeksisters, braaivleis and biltong. When I got married, years ago, I wanted traditional South ...
It’s been cold, grey and wet in Cape Town for the last couple of days and that calls for soups, stews and spicy puddings! Two of my favourite South African ...
Shortbread is among one of my favourite tea time treats. Millionaire’s shortbread with its layer of soft caramel and topped with chocolate is even better. I decided to make these ...
I just love figs! It is one of my absolute favourite fruits. Two of my fellow food bloggers recently posted recipes that featured figs as the main ingredient so naturally ...
What is your favourite; milk tart or Swiss roll? Both are old traditional favourites, but which do you prefer? Many years ago, my mother told me that she would not ...
It is 2015; a new year full of new promises. It is wonderful to be able to start a new year with new dreams, new ideas and hopefully with renewed ...