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Recipes

It is always nice to try something new, however, we shouldn’t forget the classics either! Keep an eye on my website for some great (or very disastrous) experiments in the kitchen… Here you will find a recipe for every occasion; whether you want to…

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Agrigento

Travel

In 2008 I arrived on the English shore in a bid to see the world.  Needless to say that my intention to travel the world only lasted a year before I met my now husband. Ever since then we aim to go abroad at…

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Egg nails

Nail art

I have been painting my nails for the longest time, however, I have recently fell in love with stamping.  Sometimes I will just sit and mess around with polish for hours… I would love to share some of my creations with you.  I know…

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De Kwakels in Zaanse Schans

Dutch vs Afrikaans vs English

Have you ever found direct translations of other languages interesting or even entertaining?
These are a few of my favourite Dutch-to-Afrikaans-to-English translations.

Posted on April 13, 2023 by lifewithclottedcream

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Keukenhof tulips

Keukenhof revisited

Is Keukenhof really worth all the hype? Come judge for yourself!

Posted on April 11, 2023 by lifewithclottedcream

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Fully baked Hertzoggies

Hertzoggies (Sweet South African coconut meringue pastry)

Afternoon tea just isn’t the same without a Hertzoggie. A cheeky guilty pleasure!

Posted on February 18, 2023 by lifewithclottedcream

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Lepelsteeltjies savoury snack

Lepelsteeltjies (South African savoury snack)

Sweet and salt meets in one bite to give you a taste explosion that will unlock long-forgotten memories.

Posted on February 16, 2023 by lifewithclottedcream

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Korean sauna eggs cut in half

Korean sauna eggs

Eggs like you’ve never tasted before. Perfect snack as part of a smorgasbord of nibbles.

Posted on February 11, 2023 by lifewithclottedcream

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Beach at Lands End

A Cornish adventure

A twisted tale of two girls on a road trip along the Cornish coast.

Posted on January 9, 2022 by lifewithclottedcream

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Tamatiesous pasta slaai

Spicy pasta salad (with tomato ketchup dressing)

A lovely pasta salad with a curry and tomato ketchup dressing. Make this a day in advance to allow the flavours to develop.

Posted on January 2, 2022 by lifewithclottedcream

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Padkos

A South African story about padkos (packed lunch).

Posted on December 28, 2021 by lifewithclottedcream

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Single strand koeksister

Koeksisters with a Rooibos tea twist

Traditional South African koeksisters with a rooibos tea infusion.

Posted on December 26, 2021 by lifewithclottedcream

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Deep-fried gyoza with slaw from Spitalfields Market in London

Homemade Gyoza with two fillings (Pork and Veg)

Homemade Gyoza (or Japanese potsticker dumplings) made with homemade wrappers filled with a minced pork filling and a vegetarian filling.

Posted on October 28, 2020 by lifewithclottedcream

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Pumpkin Spiced Swiss Roll

Pumpkin Spiced Swiss Roll

Learn how to bake cute designs into a cake batter to decorate a Pumpkin Spiced Swiss Roll.

Posted on October 12, 2020 by lifewithclottedcream

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Fuss-free Instant Pot Ribs

Fuss-free Pork Ribs (in your Instant Pot!)

Easy, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs. Made in the Instant Pot ensures that the whole experience is fuss free all whilst ensuring maximum flavour. This will be the best ribs you’ll ever make! For the full recipe plus tips and tricks on how to cook these ribs in the Instant pot visit Life, with Clotted Cream.

Posted on August 19, 2020 by lifewithclottedcream

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The Ultimate Guide to South African Mieliepap

The Ultimate Guide to South African Mieliepap

There is not one South African that doesn’t know a thing or two about mieliepap. No braai (bbq) is complete without having pap in some form or another – either slowly bubbling away in a black cauldron on the stovetop or made into little…

Posted on July 29, 2020 by lifewithclottedcream

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Traditional South African Vetkoek

Friday nights are Vetkoek nights. Delectable little rounds of bread dough deep fried until golden on the outside and fluffy and soft on the inside… Perfect for a rainy Friday evening where you just want to have comfort food and a shiny face!

Posted on June 22, 2020 by lifewithclottedcream

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It is time to make time

Sometimes it feels as if life is just racing by: the weekends are way too short and before you know it, the vicious blurry cycle starts all over again.

Posted on April 10, 2019 by lifewithclottedcream

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Peppermint crisp fridge tart

When I was little my mum always made a massive spread for my birthday each year.  One of my favourites was Peppermint Crisp tart.

Posted on June 17, 2018 by lifewithclottedcream

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Ertwensoep The Pantry Amsterdam

Top Dinner spots in Amsterdam

When you are having this much fun in Amsterdam, you are going to get HUNGRY.  And you would want to EAT.  We ate.  Good food!!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by lifewithclottedcream

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Fig, brie and honey waffle

Top breakfast eateries in Amsterdam

Whenever I travel, I want to taste the local cuisine.  During our four-day stay in Amsterdam was not any different.  Here is a list of the restaurants we visited for breakfast.  

Posted on April 9, 2018 by lifewithclottedcream

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Zebras and Giraffes at a Waterhole.

Translate that!

I’m currently on a bit of a ‘translation’ high.
See if you can identify these directly-translated animal names.

Posted on February 15, 2018 by lifewithclottedcream

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Traditional South African Bobotie and Yellow Rice Recipe

Traditional South African Bobotie with Yellow Rice

Bobotie. A word that brings many warm memories! This warm, subtly spiced meat dish is traditionally served with yellow rice and a banana salad (although we would eat banana salad on any occasion!).

Posted on December 11, 2017 by lifewithclottedcream

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Horse in sunrise

When Dawn breaks

Apart from Cricket’s woeful song and Bullfrog clearing his throat in the distance, everything is quiet.  It is still dark.
But not for long.

Posted on August 18, 2017 by lifewithclottedcream

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