Strawberry Lime Caviar Mocktail

  Looking for a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink that’s perfect for summer or Dry January? With the temperature soaring past 30°C (over 86 Fahrenheit), this drink is my go-to for cooling down & staying hydrated at the moment. While this recipe isn’t about real caviar, the lime caviar garnish adds a unique, but if it is […] Read more…

Best Banana Bread

Few treats are as comforting & loved as banana bread. Whoever dreamed up this moist, delicious loaf was a genius. Banana bread has earned its place as a staple in kitchens worldwide & can tick the box as a breakfast delight, a lunchbox item, an afternoon snack or a dessert. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the […] Read more…

Stuffed Figs with Mozzarella & Parma Ham

Need a starter with a wow factor? Look no further than this little recipe. You can play around with the filling a bit by adding chopped walnuts or grated parmesan cheese to the mix. Or you can sprinkle your final dish with toasted pine nuts. Whatever you do, make these before the fig season is […] Read more…

Ostrich-Inspired Table Setting

I adore holly, mistletoe & the charm of a cold, white festive season. However, let’s be honest—December in South Africa is all about sunshine a& heat! Traditional Northern Hemisphere holiday decorations simply don’t fit the vibe of our summer celebrations. Instead, what truly complements our beautiful country is a festive table that showcases the natural […] Read more…

aZesty Life Christmas Gift Guide 2024

This is my very first Xmas Gift Guide with my line-up of favourite gifts for the 2024 holiday season! I hope you will find something here that you love. If you cannot or will not be buying gifts this year, then my wish is that you enjoy this curated piece of online (window) shopping as […] Read more…

Trend : Lobster Lovin

I am currently so obsessed with Lobsters that I want to include it everywhere! Firstly – let’s clarify the difference between a crayfish and a lobster. Although these names are often used interchangeably, these creatures do differ quite a bit. A crayfish is a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster. In the United States freshwater […] Read more…

Watermelon, Lime & Mint Granita

A granita really is the ultimate summer dessert! It’s light, refreshing, and packed with seasonal fruit flavours. Think of it as a grown-up sno-cone, with a hint of lime and a splash of vodka (optional, of course!). Best of all, you don’t need any fancy equipment—just a small food procssor, a shallow dish, a fork, […] Read more…

Vietnamese Egg Coffee with Amarula Cream

Whipped coffee is nothing new. And neither is egg-infused coffee. Remember the viral Dalgona coffee that swept social media during the pandemic? Egg coffees are enjoyed from Sri Lanka, Norway, and Sweden. Giang, a Vietnamese barista who, in the 1940s due to a milk shortage, crafted Cà phê trứng – the creamy, frothy coffee drink […] Read more…

Vegan Black Forest Trifle Delight

Like many of you, I grew up with trifle. My mom believed in traditional trifle. Admittedly my relationship with this traditional dessert is a love-hate one. As a youngster I wasn’t too fond of the look of the ‘messiness’ of the classic British trifle which usually consists of layers of cake, jelly, pudding & whipped […] Read more…

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