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  • Chocolate tea cakes

    Paul Hollywood’s Chocolate Marshmallow Teacakes

    After watching “The Great British Bake Off”  I was desperate to make Paul Hollywood’s Chocolate Marshmallow teacakes. They reminded me so much of the ones we used to eat when I was…

  • Robertson Valley South Africa

    The Robertson Valley

      My favourite destination in the Cape is the Robertson Wine Valley, only 90 minutes drive from Cape Town on the popular Route 62.  The Robertson Wine Valley nestling between the Langeberg…

  • Wild Mushroom pasta

    Pasta with Wild Mushrooms

    I am having a bit of a mushroom fix at the moment.  I recently spent some time on a friends game farm, and making sure to keep near the house so that…

  • Thai shrimp salad

    Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

      Its all in the dressing with this fresh and simple salad. Sometimes we get caught up in complicated recipes that take forever to prepare and make, when the simplest ones can…

  • Grilled asparagas

    Grilled Asparagus and Poached Egg on Ciabatta

    Breakfast is the most important meal of your day, so spend a little time making it special.  This healthy breakfast option will only take a few minutes extra, and you will be…

  • Almond and white chocolate meringues

    Almond and white chocolate meringues

      Whether you like them as crisp shells or sticky on the inside, meringues are easy to prepare and extremely versatile. They are delicious as individual desserts covered in chocolate and nuts, or…

  • Garden salad at Babylonstoren

    Garden Salad at Babylonstoren

      ” This working farm is a fresh, chic whitewashed retreat with kitchen gardens to dazzle and happy chefs to fill your tummy.” Tatler.  No words can describe  how overwhelmed I was when…

  • The Benefits of Cinnamon

    The Benefits of Cinnamon

      I am so excited that my beautiful daughter-in-law Kelly,  has joined Shades of Cinnamon with tips and recipes for a healthy lifestyle.  She is a Nutritionist (CNC) Herbalist (CCMH) and Aromatherapist (CCMA).…

  • Pear and walnut coffee cake

    Pear and Walnut Coffee Cake

    The streusel topping combination of pears, walnuts, cinnamon, ginger and oats makes this coffee cake spectacular. Its piled high with topping which makes it crunchy,sweet, and fruity all in one mouthful.…