The other night, I was desperate for something sweet and also to use up the zucchini’s in the fridge…I was so chuffed when I searched the Thermomix website and came across a recipe for chocolate zucchini muffins. My recipe is similar to the original, I just added a more spices, as I find they enhance the chocolate flavour, to make… Read more →
Do you have a yearning for an adventure? Have you always wanted to cruise somewhere but can’t quite decide where? Well, I can highly recommend cruising in Croatia…specifically doing an island hopping cruise along the Dalmatian Coast. It’s so beautiful…and an adventure & experience of a lifetime. I was nervous and skeptical when we originally booked but I am so… Read more →
Us, South African’s are all break mad…really every day is braai day for a lot of us. But to make this one a little different, Oryx Desert Salt have launched a Braai salt into their family of products…it’s easy to spot as it’s flame red…which is perfect for any braai product! And, it does mean, you really can’t miss it!… Read more →
Having 6 cats means that I not only have a big family (as they are so my fur family) but I go through ALOT of cat food. We have always used automatic feeders, so we don’t need to worry about them fighting over food…too much, and it also makes it easier when we go away for a night or two.… Read more →
As I’m sure you know, we are flying to Croatia on Friday, yes this Friday. The time has flown by and now it’s time for us to explore Croatia. Packing space is at a premium as myself and my husband are sharing 1 suitcase…yes you read right…1 suitcase! So, I can’t pack anything but the essentials and was worried how… Read more →
In the last couple of years, I have been very lucky and been able to travel overseas to quite a few places…Scotland, Cyprus, Netherlands, Britain, Czech Republic … to name a few. So, because of this, I thought I would share my top 5 travel tips. They are just a few things that I have learnt on my travels, mainly… Read more →
Last weekend, my sister-in-law, Chantelle wanted to do some baking. So obviously, I was more than willing to pop round to help…with the tasting! We are both huge fans of The Great South African Bake Off, and the one judge, Chef Tjaart. So, Chantelle wanted to try one of his recipes and after going through his website, she decided on his… Read more →
I am a ninja packer, as I am able to squeeze a lot into a very small space but I do tend to totally over pack and end up with loads of clothes that I don’t even take out my suitcase (yes, this happened in Scotland). So, with my Croatian trip coming up, and having limited space on the boat… Read more →
Winter is most people’s worst time of year…the days are short, it’s cold and we just tend to feel miserable. Having said, there are some upsides to Winter – layering with warm snuggly clothes, scarves, boots & hot drinks! As we are in the thick of Winter, I thought I would share my essentials – almost like my Winter survival… Read more →
Are you someone who doesn’t like dark chocolate because of its bitter taste? Well then I have found the perfect chocolate for you! LINDT have created LINDT EXCELLENCE MILD 70%, which is perfect for your taste buds’ first introduction into dark chocolate. As it’s got a milder taste, it will make it a lot easier to enjoy 
LINDT EXCELLENCE… Read more →