Why not show your Blue Monday who’s the boss & go for a fun blue nail polish!? The one I’m showing off here is Morgan Taylor’s “Rhythm & Blues”. Happy Monday! Yolandi ♥ 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…
THE WINNER IS…ANDREW FEHRSEN {LééfSPA COMPETITION}
a BIG thank you to everyone who entered the competition & thanx to LééfSPA for the wonderful prize of a 60 minute full body massage. I loved reading all the entries in response to the question: “What makes you feel beloved?” What I realized was that it’s the small things in life that make […] Read more…
3 LATEST MAKE-UP FINDS {Revlon Age-Defying CC Cream; DIOR Addict Fluid Stick; Chanel Les 4 Ombres}
Your entire body is covered up on these icy days, which means no worrying about tanning or perfectly pedicured feet. Now you have more time & money to spoil yourself with some make-up. Here are a few goodies that I can recommend: Who doesn’t love a good multi-tasking product? Try the Revlon Age-Defying CC Cream (R189). […] 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…
chicken potjie with mrs balls chutney
We spent the last week of May in The Kruger Park with temperatures in the late 20’s & even early 30’s. Pure bliss! Although it feels like months ago already, the memories still linger. One of the highlights on the Kruger calendar is always the hoenderpotjie! My dear husband is no cook when we’re home, […] Read more…
i’m back
Long time no see, right?! Well, hopefully I’m back in business now… Where have I been…? Let’s just say that a week away in lovely sunny, summery weather is bliss, but returning to icy Jozi & load shedding, is not fun. Top that with a few nights in the peadiatric ward with our little one […] Read more…
Easy Chorizo & Three Bean Salad
This is one of my very favourite quick mid-week meals to make. I call it a salad, but it’s very filling, so we have it as a main course on its own. It tastes fantastic the following day too, so save the leftovers for your lunch box. That is, if you’re not phased about eating […] Read more…
foodie crushes {lardiere fine foods, lecreuset cotton range, walter battiss derustica olive oil}
If you look at my ‘dream kitchen’ Pinterest board, you’ll notice that I’m deeply in love with the monochrome trend. So, this week I’ve picked three BLACK & WHITE foodie crushes to share with you: I’m so smitten with Lardiere Fine Foods (an online store that sells delicacies) that I’m starting to feel like as stalker. Yup (*blush*), […] Read more…
making the perfect cup of earl grey & cucumber sandwiches
If you have ever made tea by squishing your tea bag in an ugly mug & pouring your long life milk over the tea bag, then listen up. Here’s your chance to learn the art of tea making – right in time for Mother’s Day. Of course most moms love gifts & treats, but a simple […] Read more…