Mmmm….cranberries are so yum.. juiced, dried & popped into a salad, on their own, as a topping for your favourite cheese cake… & even on those finger tips. Now… where can I get a slice of that cranberry-topped cheese cake…? Yolandi ♥ Read more…
LATEST BEAUTY FINDS {STORAGE UNITS}
To keep your beauty routine really hygienic, you need to be organised. Make-up brushes tossed in a drawer together with loads of other cosmetics just won’t do it… The solution? The right storage units. In my view, you need at least three. The minimum criteria: practical, pretty (fun, or funky) & easy to clean! Take your […] 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…
Morgan Taylor – “Rhythm & Blues” {nail colour of the week}
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…