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 by following the dropdown menu next to the Recipe tab at the top….
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 husband. Ever since then we aim to go abroad at least…
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…
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!
Minty Yogurt and Feta Dip
A couple of nights ago I’ve made a Lamb Shank with Feta and Olives. I wanted to add a bit of luxurious creaminess to the dish so I made this dip as a side to the gorgeous lamb!
Instant Pot Lamb Shank with Feta and Olives
These lamb shanks were utterly delicious in the Instant Pot. If you like Mediterranean flavours, then this one is just for you!
Instant Pot Chicken Laksa
There are very few things in the world that soothes the soul. Like sitting by a crackling fire whilst the wind sweeps eerily outside or a steaming bowl of soup that gently warms you from the inside out.
Cheesy Cottage Pie
Ever since we’ve moved into our new home, I’ve really wanted to make some more freezer-ready meals for those nights that there is simply not enough time to cook something from scratch.
My first visit to Paris
It has been nearly 12 years since my first visit to Paris, France. I had a bucket list since I can remember and one of the things I wanted to experience was to be at the top of the Eiffel tower by my 25th birthday.
Creamiest Mashed Potato EVER!!
I’ve never been able to make good mashed potatoes. Until now…
Switzerland: Maienfeld
Many years ago I was lucky enough to visit the stunning Switzerland with my uncle, auntie and cousin. One of the places we visited was Heididorf where Johanna Spyri’s book comes to life.
Ultimate Cobb Salad
I’m totally all over a good salad, especially those that can double-up as a full nutritious plate of deliciousness.
Perfect Scrambled Eggs
Eggs is one thing that is really getting on my nerves… They are actually really difficult to cook – and get it right!
Summer Berry Pavlova with Rhubarb granita
In memory of my childhood favourite rhubarb dessert, I decided to put my own Summer time spin on it for this pavlova.
Chinese Five Spice Ribs with an Asian Noodle Slaw
This was a huge experiment! As I did our weekly shopping, I came across the pork ribs and they were on offer! So I whizzed this up one evening…
Lamb with Pistachio Pesto
On Saturday evenings after the rugby my dad will put a whole rack of lamb ribs into the oven and we would have that with pap. Nowadays I like to keep things a little more healthy and cook French-trimmed lamb ribs with a bit of potatoes and an awesome pistachio pesto.
Einkorn Bread
I love receiving edible gifts, especially those that are unusual. My friend B gave me a pack of Einkorn Flour a couple of months ago. I’ve been totally intrigued by it and couldn’t wait to try it out.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
I am totally in love with Italy and all things Italian, especially the food culture and Mediterranean flavours.
Picturesque Towns around Lake Garda
When I first heard that I will be visiting Lake Garda I had no idea what to expect. Now that I’ve visited, I cannot think of many other places that has the charm of this part of Italy.
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…
Exploring Venice
Have I mentioned that I am pretty privileged when it comes to seeing the world and visiting new places? As you may or may not know, I am a teacher and as part of my school’s culture we take our students on an annual…
Moroccan-style Chicken with Bulgar Wheat
I can still remember the first time I had Moroccan food. I was in South Kensington with my cousin. I cannot remember what I had that night, but I do remember coming home and thinking: ‘wow! that was bloody fantastic!’
Sicily: A Foodie’s Paradise
I’ve always been in love with Italian food. Until I went to Sicily…
Sicily: A fleeting visit
A 6 day adventure through Sicily.
Sicily: Discovering Etna
I was very privileged to have an opportunity to visit Sicily this year. What an experience!
Top places to visit in Paris
I’ve always imagined that Paris is a place where dreams could come true. The first time I visited Paris I knew I was right.
Pasta Salad with Avocado
In South Africa we bought avocados by the case. It is for that reason that I love making this recipe.
Eating our way through Vienna
If there is one thing in life that I truly love, then it is the art of good food. The Hubby and I spent a day and a half in Vienna on a short little weekend break and consumed way more calories than what was needed to sustain life…
Beautiful Butterflies in Vienna
Our day-and-a-half Viennese whirlwind adventure has taken a not so unexpected turn when we came across a beautifully preserved greenhouse full of butterflies.
Sticky Pork Ribs
Whenever I hear the word Summer, I can hear the sizzling sounds of meat cooking on the fire. Sticky pork ribs is ultimate summer food.
A Viennese Adventure
We were merrily walking along the Volksgarten Park on the left. As tourists do, we wanted to explore the park a bit more.
A taste of Vienna
It has been weeks’ worth of planning. All I wanted was the most romantic weekend away in one of the most romanticised cities in the world. It is therefore only logical that it is pouring outside. How truly disappointing!
Planning a weekend city break to Vienna
I’ve always been a romantic at heart. Besides Paris, I’ve always imagined 18th Century Vienna as one of the most romantic cities on earth. To say that our visit was a slight disappointment is somewhat of an understatement…
Rocket Salad
I absolutely love serving salads as part of our dinner in the evening, however, I do like to keep things interesting as I would hate for it to become just another side-dish that have to be consumed just because it is healthy.
Potato Salad with Candied Bacon bits
When all things spoke the potato said, ‘set me warm, dig me warm, eat me warm, that’s all i want.’ I couldn’t agree more with this age-old Irish proverb! Who doesn’t love a great dish that comes from the most humblest of origins: the potato.
6 Things I loved in South Africa
You often see these extreme health and safety picture meme’s with the caption ‘Only in Africa’… I’ve identified 6 things I truly love about South Africa.
Green Thai Chicken Curry
Homemade curries just fill the house with an amazing aroma.
B-A-N-A-N-A… bread
Every time I watch Despicable Me I have to chuckle when Dave yells: ‘B-A-N-A-N-A!’
To me there it only means one thing… Let’s bake!
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!
Freshly baked bread
Is there anything more comforting than having the rich smell of freshly baked bread waft through the house?
Coffee Shop Gems in North West, South Africa
I love the fact that there are very few coffee chains in South Africa. People make a living by trying to be more unique that the next person down the road. The result? Gems!
My top six eateries in London
Oscar Wilde said:
The man who can dominate a London dinner table can dominate the world.
Minty potato salad
What would you do if potatoes become extinct?
Watermelon, feta and mint salad
With summer time I’m always on the prowl for something that is light, but tasty at the same time. With an abundance of mint in our garden it is inevitable that I have to incorporate it into my cooking.
Sweetcorn Fritters
Growing up my mother always woke up super early. Even on a Saturday. Some Saturdays we were lucky enough to be spoilt with these little sweetcorn fritters for breakfast. Mieliekoekies!
Balsamic Bean Salad
Summer time is salad time. The fresher the better!
Homemade burgers
It is that time of year when everyone thinks: ‘Let’s have a BBQ!’ Go all out and make your own burger patties. You won’t regret it…
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.
The Ultimate Potato Salad
There are a few staples that you will always find at a South African braai: pap, sous, greek salad, garlic bread and potato salad. This is my ultimate potato salad recipe.
Cocktails and Ice Cream
The sun is shining. BBQ’s are lit. Cocktails and ice creams are at the order of the day! I thought it wise to let my nails reflect that spirit also.
Spectacular tulips at Keukenhof
Wow! I’m in awe. Never before have I experienced such beauty…
10 ways I minimise food waste every week
I used to waste. A lot. Whenever an expiry or best before date was approaching, it went straight to the bin. Here are my 10 top tips to reduce food waste each week.
