Life, with Clotted Cream
An ordinary life with a dusting of luxury.
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…
Travel
In 2008 I arrived on the English shore in a bid to see the world. Â 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…
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…
Instant Pot Spaghetti
Sluuuuuurrrrrp-ah! That is the sound I hear in my head with the image of Lady and the Tramp slowly making their way through a strand of spaghetti. Both gazing intensely into each other’s eyes (in my memory at least!). And then, just like that,…
Elote (Mexican-Style Sweetcorn)
It is finally time for fresh sweetcorn here in the UK! We don’t often get sweetcorn that still has the husk on and when we do manage to find it, it is sure to be a real treat. With the use of the Instant pot is even easier to make this delightful dish.
Instant Pot Chicken and Bacon Pasta with avocado and blue cheese
There is just something about the saltiness of bacon and the creaminess of avocado that is just meant to be. Throw in some chicken, blue cheese and an Instant Pot and this will quickly become a staple dish in your household.
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…
Maize Rice
Maize rice (or mielie rys in Afrikaans literally translates to riced corn) is made from the kernels of a specific type of white corn. It is a is a huge staple in South Africa and is eaten with stewed meat.
Duck Legs with Roasted Plums and Sumac
Throughout the lockdown I have been trying to use ingredients that I won’t normally have the courage to cook with. These duck legs were delicious and will quickly become a regular on our dinner table.
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!
Biltong-Inspired Beef Burgers
One of the most recognised South African foods is biltong. No matter where in the world you may go, there is always one person that is familiar with the meaty beef sticks that is so popular to the good people of South Africa.
Top 5 Most loved ingredients: May
A list of my favourite ingredients that I’ve used during the month of May.
Instant Pot Oxtail Stew
“Food is not rational. Food is culture, habit, craving and identity.” Jonathan Safran Foer For me, this quote has never been more true than when I think about Oxtail. When I hear the word Oxtail I can not only taste the smush of the baby…
Not so authentic Rasmalai
Rasmalai is one of those desserts that have really stumped me. Finally I think I’ve cracked it!
Panna cotta with Vanilla Specks
Panna Cotta – the name says it all! Rich, indulgent and utterly decadent.
Mediterranean Salad
Who doesn’t love an interesting salad?! I promise you this side salad will liven up any meal in an instant!
Homemade Yogurt
Ever since I could remember I dreamt of making my own yogurt and when I saw Instant Pot had a function to make yogurt, I was totally set on buying one of these miracle pots. I therefore was totally over the moon when my hubby surprised me with a Instant Pot!
Beautiful Lake Garda: Braving Mount Baldo
Debra Levinson was spot on when she said: “One of the great joys of traveling through Italy is discovering firsthand that it is, indeed, a dream destination.” Italy is the dream destination for the majority of us. Ever since I could remember, Italy had…
Mexican Fiesta – Steak Asada
I’m very fortunate to have a hubby that loves good food just as much as I do. Every now and again I love going all out on dinner. I pull out all the stops for a show stopping gastronomic extravaganza.
Easy Banana Salad
South Africans love bananas! We will eat this especially with curry dishes or at a braai (bbq). We also put banana on pizza paired with bacon or on toast with peanut butter and golden syrup. Let’s ease you in with a simple salad first…
South African Rainbow Bread
South Africans has the weirdest taste in food. Great food, but sometimes the combinations that we concoct is a little bit too cultured for the Western civilisation’s tastebuds!
