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…
Roast Butternut & Cauliflower With an Asian Inspired Sauce
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…
How to style a Scandi-style Christmas with Eucalyptus & Wood
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…
Easy Chocolate Cake with Ganache, Caramel Filling & All The Toppings
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…
The Book That Will Change Your Life
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…
Dulux Colour of the Year 2021: Grounded Earth
2020 has made so many of us rethink our living spaces, right? Some moved because their home space is not ideal for all the working (out), playing, cooking & teaching that has to be done from home these days. Downscaling, upsizing, semigrating, immigrating & redecorating has become very common. Today & going forward, we all […] Read more…
Colourful Mexican-Style Salad with Black Beans & Corn
This salad is perfect as a lunch, a snack, a side with dinner or even as a sort-of salsa with your corn chips. I would suggest that you double up on this recipe because you will want to eat it for days (if you’re anything like me!). It is a great colourful vegan salad that […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #47: Should you start a blog in 2020, School Fete Caramel Tart & more
Hooray for the weekend! What are you planning friend? We will be seeing family, go for walks & start packing for our move (more about that another time). Also, can you feel spring in the air? I’ve compiled a link pack for you. I hope it will give you some inspiration & put a smile […] Read more…
Smokey Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
Growing up, I used to think that a healthy soup was my mom’s watery veggie soup or my granny’s bean soup. A truly delicious soup, however, was creamy & thick – like mushroom or butternut soup with loads of cream added to it. What do you think? Does creamy equal more delicious? I’m a big […] Read more…
A Beautiful Women’s Month Giveaway
[THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS LINETTE WALTON (@hesed_agape).] Do you agree that after more than four months of lockdown, we are all desperate for some normality? That’s why I am sending each mom & woman out there a big virtual hug & a word of appreciation. You are doing so well & […] Read more…