Finding Friends In Your 30’s {Part 1}

Tots can easily identify a potential friend. If you have or had toddlers, you will know exactly what I mean. They simply look for someone with a specific mode of transport (car seat, stroller, mini bicycle); more or less the same height (dog, fellow human being) or a shared activity (play ground, party) & they […] Read more…

INTERNET INSPO #4

Welcome to my latest edition of #InternetInspo! I have a little card (framed &) on my desk that reads: “Why on earth do you want to be like everyone else?” It sounds obvious, but it’s worth reminding ourselves every now & then why we are unique. Especially when our confidence is affected… Which brings me […] Read more…

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF (BABY) SHOWERS

I am totally in love with the ‘cloud’ theme for baby showers & baby rooms at the moment. It works so well for a gender neutral baby shower with endless ideas for decor, eats & gifts. So sweet, don’t you think? At a recent ‘CLOUDY’ BABY SHOWER, the DÉCOR & FOOD were so much fun. It included: Fluffy […] Read more…

BOEREWORS & BEAN CASSOULET {RECIPE}

This is comfort food at its best – with almost the same moreish & comforting appeal as pap & wors. If you don’t live here in sunny South-Africa & you’ve never heard of Boerewors, feel free to use Chipolata sausages instead. Oh yes, before & spill the beans (pun intended; haha) & in case you […] Read more…

8 Tips for making a rental space your own

I would imagine that most people dream of owning their own home. For me though, the periods in my life that I was either living in a university residence or a rented flat represents an adventurous & exciting phase in my life. One of the most convenient things about a rental is the flexibility. You […] Read more…

FEATURED IN * BECOMING YOU & YOUR BABY MAG *

I’m here today to brag a bit. Hope you don’t mind. Over the past few weeks, I was fortunate enough to have received some wonderful press. Yay!   Fristly, aZestyLife was featured on the lovely lifestyle blog called “Becoming you”. I have never met Kathryn Rossiter – the editor of this blog – in real […] Read more…

CHINESE BEEF WITH OYSTER SAUCE

I love simple oriental dishes. Those that you can make with the ingredients that are already in your pantry. An added bonus is if you can pre-prepare some of the items. This recipe ticks all of those boxes. It’s really a yummy middle of the week meal. CHINESE BEEF WITH OYSTER SAUCE, serves 4 10 […] Read more…

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