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Christmas is my favourite time of the year. In fact, some of our friends joke that it is XMas all year long at the North house! You see, we also host an annual small XMas in July (why not?) party for our oldest friends. I test XMas recipes in October & November. And then there’s […] Read more…
From October to February each year, we get to enjoy nectarines. How lucky are we? Eating your nectarines fresh is great & juicy – like James & The Giant Peach juicy. Side note: if you have not yet listened to James & the Giant Peach on Audible, do yourself a favour & do it soon. […] Read more…
This is not quite a room reveal but rather a walk around our room if you like. Maybe it is a before post? The thing is that I always have a running list of ideas & small changes that I want to do in our room. In the past, I’ve often regretted not taking before […] Read more…
Risotto is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. That is unless the people in your crowd prefer a low-carb meal. Haha. For most crowds, though, this unbelievably easy pea(sy) risotto with bacon is the ultimate in comfort. I also find it really relaxing to make risotto with a glass of wine in hand & just stirring away. Bacon […] Read more…
Cottage pie equals comfort food. In fact, whenever I go away (ok, pre-pandemic) for more than three days & I eat out a lot or don’t have access to a kitchen, I start to crave cottage pie. With broccoli on the side. Haha. Once we were on a trip to a beautiful place & after […] Read more…
Welcome to soup season! The coziest season of them all. There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love soup & those who, well, loathe it. I love a good soup & this one is no exception. It is my idea of a lekker, moreish winter dish! This unique soup is one […] Read more…
If 2020 was the year of no celebrations, 2021 can be coined the year of mini celebrations. I’m really hoping that 2022 – when I turn 40 – will be the year of big celebrations! One positive thing about the party drought of 2020 is that people now appreciate even the tiniest get-together or party […] Read more…
Easter is such a beautiful time of year. Around the world, a new season – spring or autumn – is arriving & with it the hope for new things. This year, we can all do with a reminder of the hope that Jesus brings. For us here in South Africa, Easter time marks the start […] Read more…
Welcome to my brand new, fresh home office. 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…