A while ago I wanted to make marbled sugar cookies with embossed letters. Luckily my friend Karen from Lovilee had a set of letter stencils. And so we got together for a morning of seriously exciting marbled-biscuit-making! I find that baking & decorating is double the fun when doing it with a friend. If […] Read more…

Ice Cream season has officially started! Not that you should only eat ice cream in summer, but hot days are just perfect for eating ice cream & since I am all about making my own ice cream, I’m super keen to share this recipe with you. It is ideal for so many reasons; it requires […] Read more…

Don’t you just love cakes or treats with a little surprise centre? My best is a Pinata Cake! Or those cupcakes that ooze caramel when you give them a bite. And I also vaguely remember a Christmas Pudding from my youth that had coins (yes, actual money) inside. What was that all about….? Anyway. Moving along. […] Read more…

A few years ago, during a trip to the Kruger National Park, my friend Lydia brought along some uber yummy low carb lemon bars. She ordered these from a super talented lady so I was sadly not able to squeeze (lemon pun intended!) the recipe out of her. I have been thinking about & craving […] Read more…

Why is buttercream so dreamy? Maybe because it brings back fond childhood memories? Or because we associate it with magical get-togethers over a cup of tea? It doesn’t actually matter why we love it, the point is that most people I know is rather besotted with buttercream. And that is exactly why I am so delighted to […] Read more…

I enjoy chocolate & cake. Who doesn’t? But if I have to choose between savoury or sweet eats or treat, I will choose savoury. Like a big pack of Lays Lightly Salted Crisps. Or savoury pies. Or a good steak. Or canape’s with salmon. But, this Peppermint Crisp Ice Cream Cake by local food blogger […] Read more…

If you tell me that you don’t like Churros, then I’ll know that you’ve either not tasted a churro or that you’re telling a little white lie.  This deep-fried pastry snack (originally from Portugal & Spain) will make you an instant fan. Mmmm… Churros With Spicy Chocolate Sauce, Serves 6-8 Churro Dough 2 cups of […] Read more…

A while ago I spotted the My Kitchen magazine in Pick n Pay & the cover literally shouted my name! There it was: the most unreal cake I’ve ever seen. So, I messaged my friend Karie who was instantly keen to tackle this project. Karie is the ultimate baking partner &  we were so chuffed with […] Read more…