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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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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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Be my Valentine

Valentines Day can be such a fun time to express your culinary fantasies. Here’s my perfect meal for a romantic evening.

Posted on February 12, 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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Apple and rhubarb crumble

Apple and rhubarb crumble

A delightfully warming pudding, perfect for a drizzly winter’s day.

Posted on January 16, 2023 by lifewithclottedcream

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Beef stuffed pasta shell on fork

Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells

If ever you wanted to hide a tonne of veggies, then this beef stuffed pasta shell bake is exactly what you need!

Posted on January 9, 2023 by lifewithclottedcream

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Chicken and olives with feta

Pulled Chicken with Olives and Feta Cheese

This pulled chicken with olives and feta cheese is the perfect midweek meal.

Posted on January 2, 2023 by lifewithclottedcream

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Fig and plum fool in a glass

Baked Fig and Plum Fool (with Honey)

Indulgent doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. This baked fig and plum fool is the proof!

Posted on December 30, 2022 by lifewithclottedcream

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Cheesy pasta dish

Butternut and chicken stuffed cannelloni (instant pot)

Pasta provides a kind of comfort that very few foods do. Not only is this dish healthy, it is also comforting on every level.

Posted on December 27, 2022 by lifewithclottedcream

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Edible chocolate cookie dough with cherries

Edible chocolate cookie dough with cherries

Hmmmm… YUM!!

Posted on August 5, 2022 by lifewithclottedcream

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Chocolate cheesecake with cherry and gin topping

Chocolate Cherry cheesecake (with gin)

Did someone say chocolate cheesecake?!

Posted on July 26, 2022 by lifewithclottedcream

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Bacon and egg salad

Cobb salad with poached eggs and sumac

Refreshing Cobb salad with bacon and a poached egg, sprinkled with sumac.

Posted on January 16, 2022 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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Smoked Chipotle Pulled Pork

Smoked Chipotle Pulled Pork (Instant Pot)

Learn how to cook a spiced pork shoulder in your electric pressure cooker until it falls apart.

Posted on August 26, 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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Fig Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Glazed Halloumi

Fig Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Glazed Halloumi

What is better on a hot summers day than having a salad for dinner?! I regularly make salads as a main dinner meal, but this one is the most requested by my hubby. He totally loves halloumi (as do I) and I’m always seeking…

Posted on August 13, 2020 by lifewithclottedcream

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Elote - Mexican style sweetcorn

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.

Posted on August 7, 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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Lake Garda at Malcesine

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…

Posted on August 13, 2019 by lifewithclottedcream

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Rare steak sandwich

The best steak sandwich ever!

Who doesn’t love a good steak?  Put the steak in-between two pieces of (homemade) bread, add some bits and bops and you have yourself the best steak sandwich ever!

Posted on September 26, 2018 by lifewithclottedcream

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My top six Restaurants in London

Oscar Wilde said:
The man who can dominate a London dinner table can dominate the world.

Posted on August 29, 2018 by lifewithclottedcream

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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.

Posted on October 11, 2017 by lifewithclottedcream

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