Life, with Clotted Cream
An ordinary life with a dusting of luxury.
Hello there!
Welcome to my blog and a big thank you for swinging by my little corner of the World Wide Web.
I’ve always wanted to travel the world and in 2008 I made my first trip abroad. I came to England to spend two years traveling through Europe, you know, to satisfy this hunger I had for travel. I saw many beautiful places and I truly loved every second of it. When an opportunity came knocking I couldn’t help but to grab the bull by the horns and now, years later, I have made England my home.
Now, I am just a regular woman living a near enough ordinary life. By day a Maths Teacher, by night an amateur home cook and wife to my lovely Hubby. And by weekend? A hungry foodie seeking a new adventure! I still suffer from travel-bite fever even after all these years…
I cannot wait to share with you my passions for food, travel and life in general. Here you will find some of my favourite recipes from all over the world and also my take on some of the places I have visited locally and abroad. I love painting my nails with some wacky designs and writing short sketches about life in general.
In short, what you have here is my very ordinary life, slathered with clotted cream to give it a bit of a twist.
I regularly post on Facebook (Life, with Clotted Cream), Instagram (@lifewithclottedcream) and Twitter (@annelizejorge) so please come and say hello as I would love to get to know you better.
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All photos and posts on this site belongs to me. Credit will be given to the source of any images not taken by me. You may not copy or reproduce any of my posts or images without my prior written consent. All experiences featured on this blog has been paid for by myself (or the Hubby!). I do not take responsibility for any recipes that go wrong as I am after all an amateur cook. Please excuse my grammar as English is not my first language. All rights reserved.
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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 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…
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.
Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Quiche
So I have a few things in the fridge that is nearing their expiration date. And, as the quote above suggests, I really hate waste. I had to come up with a way to use up the ingredients before they really do expire and so the Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Quiche is born.
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.
A Simple Beetroot Salad with Goat’s Cheese
Ever since I can remember my mum would always ensure that, when in season, we have beetroot salad on the table.
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…
Avocado Jelly Salad
When I grew up, the family would gather on a Sunday for lunch. Everyone will be responsible for bringing one salad and one meat dish so it almost always resulted in someone bringing some form of jelly salad. My most favourite one is the Avocado Jelly Salad.
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.
Pea and Mint Risotto
Pea and Mint is a wonderful summer combination. Along with a squeeze of lime, it really makes this risotto come alive.
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…
Black Monday
Tomorrow South Africans all over the world will be standing up against farm murders in South Africa.
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.
Lettuce Soup with Bacon
Winter is nearing and that can only mean one thing… Soup!
Luvit!! Nou wil ek alles weet, ne!
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Maar natuurlik! 😁
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Nice
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So excited to read more posts from you! Just followed you instagram ❤
Morgan // http://www.justmorgs.com
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Aaaww thank you!! 😊😊. I’m so glad you like it. I’ve followed you back on Instagram and I have subscribed to your blog – I LOVED the sound of your red velvet cupcakes! xx
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Thank you for following my blog …Love your blog title I haven’t had clotted cream for years and it reminded me of the taste wih scones and jam..yummy!
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😊 You are very welcome, Carol!
Thank you for the kind compliment! I’ve tasted clotted cream for the first time on a trip to Cornwall ten years ago ever since then I’m hooked. I felt like it transformed an ordinary scone into some luxurious and that’s how I see life; perfectly ordinary but it is the little things that makes it great!
Thank you for stopping by!xx
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It certainly does and you are welcome I am sure I will be back 🙂 xx
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Your blog looks delicious! Looking forward to more! Blessed day!
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Thank you so much! Hope you had a great Christmas time.x
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Do you have recipe suggestions for New Year’s Day?
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Absolutely! I can recommend the fruit bellini’s here: https://lifewithclottedcream.com/2018/01/28/christmas-nostalgia-part-2/
My mum’s fancy rainbow bread is always a winner: https://lifewithclottedcream.com/2018/01/27/christmas-nostalgia-part-1/
A new trend in South Africa is to take this recipe and roll the mince in filo pastry before frying: https://lifewithclottedcream.com/2017/12/11/bobotie/
Let me know what you made!xx
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Wow, thanks for the suggestions. Happy New Year’s!
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You’re welcome! Happy New Year to you too!xx
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Such a lovely blog!! Some of your recipes have made me want to bake again especially your peppermint crisp tart! Yum!!
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Thank you for stopping by! You won’t regret making that peppermint crisp tart – it is truly yummy 🙂 x
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This is such a lovely blog! Love it 🙂
Melissa | Rosy Melissa
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Thank you so much Melissa! xx
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