As the year draws to an end, I am so grateful for my life, my family and those of you who have supported and followed me on Shades of Cinnamon. …
Recipes
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These chocolate shortbread cookies are a variation on a traditional shortbread recipe, and I decided to decorate some with white fondant and the others with royal icing. Watch this quick…
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We all have our favourite Christmas Cake recipe, this is mine that belonged to my mother, and probably her mother before that. I have been making it for as long as…
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Col’Cacchio pizzeria is making the most of everything there is to love about summer with their latest seasonal menu. Think simple, fresh and healthy, bursting with colour and flavour.…
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Homemade trail mix – its a tasty and nutritious treat when you’re on the go. For me, its for birdwatching, viewing wild animals, or hiking through the Zululand bushveld. But whether u are…
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Sliders are essentially small burgers which are often served in pairs, trios or even six at a time. According to the earliest records the name originated aboard U.S. Navy ships, due to the…
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I bought some great farm eggs with yolks that were almost orange they were so dark. I knew they would make the most amazing lemon curd, so I whipped up a bottle…
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I thought I would share with you some of the gorgeous chocolate cupcakes that Helen and I have made . Some of the icing flower work is intricate and detailed, but…
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“Do you know what breakfast cereal is made of? It’s made of all those little curly wooden shavings you find in pencil sharpeners” – Roald Dahl. Well Roald Dahl my friend, you…
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This is an old favourite from my past. There is nothing more comforting than soft, melt in your mouth marshmallows that have been home made and rolled in toasted coconut. I still…










