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More and more people are opting for cleaner diets and gluten-free options. It is believed that one third of all Americans are avoiding gluten and the numbers are increasing every day. Even though so many people are gluten-free, the store bought treat selection is often still limited. Enter these cute 4-ingredient buttons! These are perfect […] Read more…
I’m having a moment with nutty, restrained cakes – the kind that feel both rustic and elegant. This pistachio cake might seem like a very luxurious cake, but it is totally worth the extra expense for the pistachios! The cake has a subtle sweetness, making it as fitting on a breakfast table as it is […] Read more…
This spicy fruit compote conjures up something nostalgic, familiar & festive. A kind of dish that feels equally at home on a brunch table or a dessert table. For breakfast or brunch, serve it with a generous spoonful of mascarpone. As a dessert, it’s perfection with homemade custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. […] Read more…
What is Ratatouille (rat-tuh-TOO-ee)? Apart from the adorable little rat character in the Disney animation (highly recommend!), ratatouille is a classic French summer stew typical of Provencal cookery, originally from Nice. It was originally made to use up the bounty of fresh, in-season vegetables before the seasons changed. Technically, aubergines (or eggplants) are in season […] Read more…
The direct translation of melkkos is milk food. If you grew up in an Afrikaans home, then you are likely to have had melkkos. It’s a delicious sweet treat. Kids food if you like. Comfort food. There is something undeniably nostalgic about this dish. Such a simple, soothing South African staple that brings comfort with […] Read more…
Easter is around the corner, and in some parts of the world, the first signs of spring are already visible —daffodils, blossoms, and longer days. In South Africa, we’re heading into autumn, but the days are still gloriously mild with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and cooler evenings around 13°C (55°F). Regardless of the season […] Read more…
For just about two years now, I’ve been lucky enough to be part of a Book Club. Some may say it’s more of a Supper Club or even a Wine Club—but who cares? Once a month we gather, we eat, we sip wine or martinis, and yes, we talk about books. We also get into […] Read more…
I will be the first to admit that I don’t have the food waste in our home under control, but I am writing this as a reminder to myself to stay committed to cutting down on food waste. My hope this will be useful for you too. Did you know that a shocking 1.4 billion […] Read more…
Close your eyes. Picture the table that you would most want to be seated at right now for a meal or a drink. Is it your grandmother’s kitchen table for lamb stew? Your best friend’s dining room table for a cup of Earl Grey tea? A special table in the corner at the most romantic […] Read more…
The first time I saw pictures of Smørrebrød in a foreign food magazine I was smitten. What beautiful simplicity was this? Smørrebrød is the name for the Danish Open-Faced Sandwich.Traditionally, the main ingredient of Smørrebrød (pronounced “smuhr-broht”) is crisp buttered rugbrød (Danish rye bread), topped with a fatty spread like salted butter, then layered with […] Read more…