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Welcome to my brand new, fresh home office.Β I am over the moon to share this space with you today. I realize that having a little space of one’s own is a huge privilege. I’ve been working from home for the last eight years and wasn’t always lucky enough to have a dedicated work area. During […] Read more…
I never thought of a zucchini as a very exciting ingredient, but this humble little marrow is fast becoming one of my favourite veggies. It is so versatile & can become anything from soup to spaghetti to stir fry & a gazillion other dishes in between. Whether you call it zucchini, courgette or baby marrow […] Read more…
Hey there gorgeous friend. We have made it halfway through January 2021. What a ride this year has been so far! For us, the first two weeks have been about returning from holiday, packing, unpacking & planning for 2021 & starting with all the things. Despite all the continued craziness in the world,Β I still feel […] Read more…
Whenever we have a really special occasion, I like to pull out the stops with snacks starters. I have a few of these snacks dishes up my sleeve – one being my Smoked Salmon Starter. And now (*drum roll*) I’m going to share with you a really great, crowd pleasing snack or starter. The recipe […] Read more…
When we moved recently, Ernie asked me: “Do we really need six Christmas Crates?” Me: “I can’t believe I have onlyΒ six Christmas Crates.” Haha. I’ve never been vague about how much I love Christmas & that I love to decorate in a different style every year. I understand that some people love a traditional Christmas […] Read more…
Ok, so we’re Zoomed out, tired of plans changing, closed beaches, alcohol bans & wearing masks. You might even be tempted to get into bed at 8pm on New Year’s Eve so that the long year that was 2020 can just be over already. If you ask me, we can still have responsible fun & […] Read more…
How do you feel about cauliflower? Does the word bring back memories of creamy cauliflower cheese bakes at your granny’s house? Or maybe bland steamed cauliflower that you ate when you were trying to shake off 10 kg in 10 days? Haha. Or maybe you were also on the Banting (Diet) Bandwagon that took South […] Read more…
Very often in life, we need less. This could not be more true than for the upcoming festive season. After the craziest year ever, we can really all do with less. Less drama. Less mess. Less clutter. Less waste. Less noise. Less voices. Less cleaning. Less cooking. Holly Becker of Decor8 Blog describes it as […] Read more…
Say hello to the chocolate cake that will elevate your domestic goddess status in an instant! When you serve this cake, be sure to watch your friends & family closely – they’ll think you are the business because it really looks very impressive, but it is simple to make. I basically make my go-to one […] Read more…
Early on in the Covid lockdown, my dear friend Christa recommended a book to me: The Choice by Dr Edith Eger. She mentioned that it was life-changing. I felt like I already had too much going on & that I did not have the capacity to read a book about the holocaust. But I am […] Read more…