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. 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…
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.
Keukenhof revisited
Is Keukenhof really worth all the hype? Come judge for yourself!
Hertzoggies (Sweet South African coconut meringue pastry)
Afternoon tea just isn’t the same without a Hertzoggie. A cheeky guilty pleasure!
Lepelsteeltjies (South African savoury snack)
Sweet and salt meets in one bite to give you a taste explosion that will unlock long-forgotten memories.
Korean sauna eggs
Eggs like you’ve never tasted before. Perfect snack as part of a smorgasbord of nibbles.
A Cornish adventure
A twisted tale of two girls on a road trip along the Cornish coast.
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.
Padkos
A South African story about padkos (packed lunch).
Koeksisters with a Rooibos tea twist
Traditional South African koeksisters with a rooibos tea infusion.
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.
Pumpkin Spiced Swiss Roll
Learn how to bake cute designs into a cake batter to decorate a Pumpkin Spiced Swiss Roll.
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.
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…
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
Translate that!
I’m currently on a bit of a ‘translation’ high.
See if you can identify these directly-translated animal names.
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!).
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.
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