Drinks

Strawberry Lime Caviar Mocktail

  Looking for a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink that’s perfect for summer or Dry January? With the temperature soaring past 30°C (over 86 Fahrenheit), this drink is my go-to for cooling down & staying hydrated at the moment. While this recipe isn’t about real caviar, the lime caviar garnish adds a unique, but if it is […] Read more…

Watermelon, Lime & Mint Granita

A granita really is the ultimate summer dessert! It’s light, refreshing, and packed with seasonal fruit flavours. Think of it as a grown-up sno-cone, with a hint of lime and a splash of vodka (optional, of course!). Best of all, you don’t need any fancy equipment—just a small food procssor, a shallow dish, a fork, […] Read more…

Vietnamese Egg Coffee with Amarula Cream

Whipped coffee is nothing new. And neither is egg-infused coffee. Remember the viral Dalgona coffee that swept social media during the pandemic? Egg coffees are enjoyed from Sri Lanka, Norway, and Sweden. Giang, a Vietnamese barista who, in the 1940s due to a milk shortage, crafted Cà phê trứng – the creamy, frothy coffee drink […] Read more…

3 Awesome Coffee Stops in the KZN Midlands

For the last few years, I’ve preferred to start my day with a cup of tea. But about once a day I really enjoy a well-brewed cup of coffee or latté. Add a beautiful or interesting interior setting & I’m transported to coffee heaven! So, when I discovered these three gems on my recent visit to the KZN-Natal Midlands, I […] Read more…

A Quick Guide to Vegetable Juices

Veganism & raw food diets are very on trend at the moment,  so chances are that you might also be wondering if you should start juicing (again) in an effort to increase your fresh food intake.  In the past, raw juice fasts or diets have received credit for extreme weight loss (especially amongst celebrities) & […] Read more…

Gin & Tonic Ice Lollies

On a super hot summers day, I love to have fruit ice lollies in the freezer for Oliver. We enjoy making these together by freezing half water half juice in a lolly mold. They are such a treat on a scorching day & yet they are still healthy. So that means the kiddie ice lolly box is […] Read more…

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