Button sugar biscuits

biscuit inspiration – teapots & buttons

There is just so many ways to decorate biscuits and cookies…if you spend just 10 minutes googling you will find hundreds and hundreds of ideas. So I am now going to share the biscuits myself and Angelique made for a friends baby shower (yes the baby shower was months ago but hey). Teapot biscuits  We made cute teapots biscuits, which we… Read more →

Pandora Butterfly Jewellery Collection

new at Pandora : daisies and butterflies

Anyone who knows me, knows I am a complete sucker for butterflies and daisies. I can’t even count how many pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets, I have with butterflies and/or daisies. I am also a Pandora addict (just in case you thought I didn’t have enough addictions…another one has been revealed), I have one full bracelet of charms and I’m… Read more →

Milk Tart Bundt : Angelique pouring the glaze over the bundt

milk tart bundt – National Milk Tart Day!

It’s National Milk Tart Day tomorrow (27 February)…so celebrate by either making or consuming some of South Africa’s favourite treat! My contribution to all things milk tart flavoured is a moist and delicious milk tart bundt!  I collaborated with my Baking Buddy, Ange. We used the flavours of milk tart as inspiration and together we came up with this awesome concept… Read more →

NoMU peanut butter chocolate fondants - images courtesy of NoMu

peanut butter chocolate fondants

If you are like me and always entertaining friends and family…I even find myself looking for excuses to entertain I enjoy it so much (just don’t tell anyone 😉 ) There are times that I just do not have enough time to make everything from scratch especially desserts…if you have this problem from time to time too…then I have a… Read more →

Ginger & honey mini bundts

ginger & honey mini bundts

There is something so pretty about a bundt, it must be the fact that it is a cake with a hole in the middle…not sure what else it could be. Either way, there is something even prettier and special about mini bundts. They are so cute and just the perfect size to have a little indulgence. These mini bundts are so… Read more →

Meringues made in the Thermomix

meringues made in the Thermomix

I really enjoy a well made meringue…I prefer them crisp but do not mind if they are a little gooey on the inside. Due to my love of meringues, I am always on the hunt for a super easy and fool proof meringue recipe. I can gladly say I think I have found the perfect meringue recipe. And, the best… Read more →

Win a romantic Appletiser picnic - please note the images are generic and not my own

Win a romantic Appletiser picnic

As it is the month of love and Appletiser’s new limited edition collectable pack is all about romance and love. I have paired up with them to offer you the chance of winning a romantic and magical picnic experience. The prize includes having a romantic picnic set up for you in your garden, on your patio, or anywhere in your home that your desire.… Read more →

Crabtree & Evelyn Evelyn Rose eau de parfum (50ml)

part of my love story 

Let me set the scene…It is Valentine’s Day 2008 or 2009 (I have lost track of the years as I have been with Garith for so long) and we decide as every other year has been a disaster when we go out for dinner that we would cook together at home. We started our meal planning, we just had to… Read more →

The room at Thakadu River Camp

Thakadu River Camp, Madikwe

It is no secret that I love Madikwe and try and go there as often as humanly possible…I have even blogged about this – Madikwe Bushveld Paradise. The other thing that I love to do is try a different lodge everytime I go. I found out on this last trip that there are 31 lodges in total…so this is my aim…stay… Read more →

Happy.Me Drinks (R - L) - Apple & Cinnamon Milk Tea; Original Milk Tea; Rooibos, Peach and Yoghurt Popping Pearls; Spicy Carrot juice and Cookies & Cream Chocolate Latte

Happy.Me – my new favourite café

Happy.Me™ is a South African beverage mixology chain of cafés, which seems to be taking SA by storm. The menu includes authentic bubble tea, gourmet coffees, delicious smoothies and superb iced yoghurt. These Happy.Me™ funky cafés were launched by adventurous foodies, husband and wife – Jan & Jay Roode. The menu The menu is very extensive and could be quite intimidating to anyone… Read more →