It is great when we reach a stage where we are actually craving healthy food! I got home last night, and my menu for the day went out the door, because I really wanted LENTILS. I often get cravings like that, especially for lentils. The first time I had lentils …
Originally this recipe was called ‘Thai Red Curry Kingklip’, but let’s be honest, on a good day not everyone can afford to buy 1/2 kg kingklip to make a fish curry. Good for you if you can, but I try to make my recipes a little more uhm affordable…. This …
Another firm favourite – overnight oats! Haven’t tried it before? It is easy, convenient and delicious. The basics are pretty straight-forward – raw oats with yogurt or milk, left overnight in the fridge – ready for breakfast! No cooking required! You can add fruit, nuts, berries, honey and spices as …
I really love Moroccan-style flavours – cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon! And the best is – there is a fabulous ‘short-cut’ available – Woolies’ Moroccan Rub! I use it so often, that I always buy 2 containers at a time! Very versatile and convenient 🙂 And it works great with lamb, …
It seems as if we jumped straight from winter to summer. Although I am much more of an autumn/winter person, I do appreciate the fact that we can move on to lighter meals, with more fresh vegetables and crunch. This salad is so simple, with only a handful of ingredients, …
The first time I tasted Vondeling’s Babiana was a little more than two years ago at the Jozi Wine Route. The Jozi Wine Route initiative was unfortunately very short lived, but my fondness for Vondeling Wines, specifically the Babiana, is still going strong. So what is it about Babiana that …
A lot of people think that carrots are a bit boring. It will be those same people who probably grate a carrot, add tinned pineapple juice to it and call it a ‘salad’. I was looking at the recipes on my blog Life is Too Short to Eat Lettuce, and although …
Looking for a delicious and beautiful treat to add flair to your festive table? Look no further – and it is much easier than it looks! This is what you will need: 2 sheets (packs) puff pastry Basil Pesto Sundried tomatoes Olives Sundried Tomatoes Crumbed feta Thaw the puff pasty …
I’m really enjoying this journey with Carmién Tea – trying out their cooooool #FestiveScoops. Especially because we’ve been having a few extremely humid days – these have been real lifesavers! This Buchu and Mint Sorbet is really refreshing – I really love this combination! Buchu and Mint Sorbet 2 cups …
