Justin Bonello recently launched his latest cookbook, Cooked in the Karoo. In this culinary adventure, Justin and his crew went on a two-year journey into South Africa’s backyard to rediscover the Karoo. Their mission was simple: walk in the people’s shoes, cook with them and tell their stories. While there, they also experienced the incredible hospitality of the people, witnessed their daily struggle to survive and… Read more →
While surfing the internet one afternoon, I came across this awesome idea – cupcakes decorated as owls. They are not only super cute but so easy to make too. I just had to share the idea. They are great to make with the kids and perfect for Halloween, which is just around the corner so best start planning (I know I… Read more →
There is nothing better than a delicious moist red velvet cupcake. I think it has something to do with the combination of the soft sweet cake with the tangy cream cheese icing…whatever it is…it is delicious! A close friend of mine, Roelof, is a red velvet connoisseur, so when asked what cake he would like me to bake for his… Read more →
As I love to bake (actually obsessed) and recently received a copy of the Hummingbird ‘Cake Days’ cookbook, I decided to make something I have heard a lot about but had never tried – whoopie pies. Whoopie pies are an American sweet treat, that are part cookie and part cake…sounds heavenly doesn’t it! On Wikipedia, it says they are also referred… Read more →
As we didn’t totally over indulge this last Friday night (haha – yeah right). I decided I would make a ‘breakfast of champions‘ for my husband, friends Nic & Ange and of course myself. Well at least that is what I am calling our breakfast – as only a champion would be insane enough to have dessert wine for breakfast after wine tasting the… Read more →
One of my favourite things in the whole-wide-world is peanut butter ( I don’t think anyone has ever noticed…hehe…so you can expect more peanut butter recipes…hopefully soon)…and now I have paired it with another of my other favourite things – cookies! These are delicious, soft and moreish peanut butter and honey cookies. I was inspired to develop this recipe from… Read more →
On Sunday, myself & my friends (Ange & Candy) decided that we needed to bake something…as if this is a feeling we never have…we are forever looking for baking projects…so we decided to make some sugar cookies. This was mainly due to the fact that we had been to Kadies the day before and bought a selection of new cookie… Read more →
So many things can go wrong when baking a cake…even for the experienced baker. Below are a few hints & tips, as well as possible problems & solutions, that I have picked up along my baking expedition from fellow bakers and bloggers…hopefully they will help save your cakes as much as they have saved mine. cake collapses in the centre You… Read more →
There is nothing yummier than some home-made pasta ( I especially like fettuccine) with your favourite sauce. Thanks to MasterChef there has been a foodie crazy when it comes to making your own pasta. And I have to admit, they make it look a lot easier than what it is…it is a lot of hard work but it very rewarding.… Read more →
All I can say is that Sarah Dall has done a fantastic job with her recipe book – For the Love of Baking…it is not only filled with decadent & delicious recipes but they are easy to follow and look scrumptious! As soon as her delectable book arrived…I just had to go through it and see what delightful treats awaited me…I wasn’t… Read more →