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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…
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…
Few treats are as comforting & loved as banana bread. Whoever dreamed up this moist, delicious loaf was a genius. Banana bread has earned its place as a staple in kitchens worldwide & can tick the box as a breakfast delight, a lunchbox item, an afternoon snack or a dessert. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the […] Read more…
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…
Like many of you, I grew up with trifle. My mom believed in traditional trifle. Admittedly my relationship with this traditional dessert is a love-hate one. As a youngster I wasn’t too fond of the look of the ‘messiness’ of the classic British trifle which usually consists of layers of cake, jelly, pudding & whipped […] Read more…
These little babies taste just like a hug. Something about the apple & the mix of spices is so comforting. I used my beautiful mini bundt tray from Le Creuset for this batch but you can also use a muffin tray for the recipe. It will still be a winner! The recipe makes 18 – […] Read more…
Are you a serial snacker (like me)? Or do you maybe live with serial snackers? Winnie the Pooh was right when he said: “What could be more important than a little something to eat?” As far as small bites are concerned, I recommend you add this recipe on rotation – for a small, fantastical edible […] Read more…
Christmas is my favourite time of the year. In fact, some of our friends joke that it is XMas all year long at the North house! You see, we also host an annual small XMas in July (why not?) party for our oldest friends. I test XMas recipes in October & November. And then there’s […] Read more…