The realities of breast cancer are harsh, but creating awareness, raising money, celebrating survivors & those who battled it, & doing your examinations, don’t have to be boring or make you sad…. Personally, I think it’s a good excuse to add some pink to your own or another life. If you haven’t done it yet, […] Read more…
foodie crushes: Russian Doll Kitchen Goodies
How cute are Russian dollies? I can’t put my finger on why I love them so much. Maybe it’s the surprise element? Or just the fact that they’re such fun to unpack? Anyhow, they’re still as cute (or even cuter) today as they were when first carved back in 1890. Whether you like to call them […] Read more…
MINI S’MORES {RECIPE}
For a while now, I’ve been thinking of MINI TREATS FOR MINI PEEPS, so this was the first experiment! Technically this cannot be classified as a recipe. Maybe I should call it a ‘throw-together’. Nevertheless, it is a fun, yummy little treat for tiny (or big) tummies! Note: The end result wasn’t photographed as well […] Read more…
10 TIPS FOR the best DîNER EN BLANC!
Jozi, only 5 more sleeps to le Dîner en Blanc!! 2013 saw the very first Dîner en Blanc in Jozi. At that stage I was a very new mommy & not yet willing to leave my new little bundle in the care of someone else. This year, however, we’re booked & ready for a BIG […] Read more…
MEANG KHUM: AN UNUSUAL FRESH SPINACH STARTER {RECIPE}
There used to be a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant called “Soi” in Melville (Jozi). On the menu was a specific starter that we just couldn’t get enough of. The restaurant closed down out of the blue & one of the things that I missed (& craved) was said starter. The recipe is […] Read more…
foodie crushes…. food movies {The Hundred-foot journey}
Young & old, cooks & non-cooks salivate at the mere thought of an on-screen foodie fix like Masterchef… Yup, foodie shows on the big & small screens are (still) the in thing! Let’s talk about yummy food moments on the BIG screen only for a moment. When I think about my favourite food & movie […] Read more…
Blueberry Lemon Tea Cakes
It’s no secret that I love lemons & any recipe that contains lemon for that matter. The combination of the lemon & blueberries in this Martha Stewart recipe is totally heavenly. You will need about 35 minutes to prep & a total of two hours to get everything done. The original recipe calls for a stick of butter […] Read more…
foodie crushes: on-the-go snacks {vital mini rice cakes; mcnab’s foodbar; woolies slimmer’s bars}
Among other things, winter means ‘the munchies’ to me! Sticking to healthy snacking is tricky, but if you stock up on healthier snacks, your figure will thank you for it later! Here are three of my fave (healthier) on-the-go snacks: If potato chips are what you’re craving, then give the Vital Mini Rice Cakes (R7.99, […] Read more…
Cherry Clafouti {recipe}
Cherries are fantastic little fruit. For some reason, just seeing them, puts a smile on my face. Yum! Well, recently I found this recipe by none other than Julie Child from food.com & it is a winner. You’ll need quite a bit of prep time, but the baking part is quick-quick. Here goes: Julia Child’s Cherry […] Read more…
butternut, feta & chickpea salad
If you’re bored with the same-old-same-old green side salad or you’ve had enough of sarnies if your lunch box, then this one is for you. It’s easy (only four ingredients!) & lasts for a few days in an air tight container in the fridge. You can either serve it luke warm or cold. Adjust the […] Read more…