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  • Grapefrut and ginger curd

    Ruby Grapefruit and Ginger Curd

    Ruby Grapefruit and Ginger Curd is a fantastic alternative to Lemon Curd.  Its super quick and simple to make . There is always a bottle of Lemon Curd on the shelf in my…

  • Bee sting cupcakes

    Bee Sting Cupcakes

    Recently I was invited for tea, and there in all its glory was the most beautiful Bee Sting Cake.  Its been a long time since I have seen a Bee Sting Cake,…

  • How to make Pesto like a real Italian Mamma

    How to make Pesto like a real Italian Mamma

    If there is one thing I have learned from my many trips to Italy, its that to make the perfect pesto you need great fresh ingredients.  Traditional Italian pesto is made from…

  • The perfect Ragu

    The Perfect Ragú – a sauce to savour

    A rich ragú forms the basis of many classic dishes. I am not kidding you, once you have made this you will never again make boring old savoury mince.  This recipe is…

  • The Chilli Pepper

    The Chilli Pepper

    by Marilina Lewis – Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach Crispy Clean & Chilly……but sometimes rather ‘hot’ too ! That describes our gorgeous South African winter at the moment….but it also describes a very…

  • Frilled wedding cake

    Frilled Wedding Cake

    I have never made a wedding cake before so when Michelle asked me to make the cake for her special day, I was terrified, to say the least.  I said there was…

  • Leek and pancetta pasta

    Leek and Pancetta Fettucini

    Home made pasta is hard to beat – combine it with some diced pancetta and leeks and you have a combination made in heaven.  This week I found diced pancetta in Woolworths,…

  • Chicken Berry salad

    Healthy Chicken Berry Salad with Peppadews

    Healthy, simple and super quick to make – this Chicken Berry salad with Peppadews is my standard lunchtime salad.  Tender chicken breasts cooked in coconut oil on the griddle and tossed over fresh…

  • Strawberry cupcakes

    Strawberries and Buttercream Cupcakes

    These are best ever strawberry cupcakes and buttercream . I made these for Michelle’s kitchen tea and I honestly think these are the nicest cupcakes I have ever tasted.  They are soft…

  • Caprese salad tartles

    Caprese salad Phyllo Tartlets

      I just love these tiny little Caprese salad Phyllo tartlets.  They are just a mouthful, and are the perfect size canape for cocktail parties. Try and make them as small as…