Healthy Granola bars

Healthy Granola Bars

“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 are sorely mistaken, because not all breakfast cereals are made of that.  These delicious granola bars  are made from the healthiest ingredients of nuts, seeds, oats, delicious dried fruits and spices, and are perfect for an eat -on- the- run breakfast as well as for a mid morning or afternoon pick me up. Try Kel’s Healthy Breakfast Granola or  Pumpkin and Spice Granola, as an alternative breakfast cereal. Continue Reading

October 27, 2013
Toasted coconut marshmallow

Toasted Coconut Marshmallows

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 like to use the good old fashioned dessicated coconut because it is more delicate than the coconut chunks and it compliments the cloud like texture of these marshmallows. Toast the coconut lightly before rolling the marshmallows in it. These are much softer than the store bought ones and are best kept in the fridge until needed. Continue Reading

October 19, 2013
World egg day

World Egg Day 11 October – 2013

 

Time to get cracking and make something delicious on World Egg Day this year 11 October  2013.  To help you get in the mood I have put together a collection of  egg recipes from Woolworths Taste Magazine in South Africa. Continue Reading

October 11, 2013
Pumpkin granola

Pumpkin and Spice Granola

 

 I am in the USA for 5 weeks, and am fully into the swing of pumpkins for Fall.  I know nothing about pumpkin patches, hayrides, crazy stores full of Halloween delights, and pumpkin festivals, but it looks like a whole lot of fun.  With a brand new baby in the house, we probably wont be out and about in the pumpkin patches, but what we can do is cook up some amazing pumpkin recipes. Continue Reading

October 3, 2013
Guatemala market

Guatemala Markets

 

I wanted to share with you the beautiful colors of markets in Guatemala, which  is located in Central America with its coastline on the Pacific Ocean.  It is found on the southern tip of Mexico, between Mexico and Honduras.  Chichicastenango Mayan market, the most famous of all Guatemala’s markets is located 140km northwest of Guatemala City. Market days are Sundays and Thursdays.  Although “Chichi market” is the largest and  best known, it is by no means  the only market to visit.  Have a look at Adventures in Mayalandia to see the list of all the markets in Guatemala. Continue Reading

September 28, 2013
Beetroot and lentil salad

Beetroot and Lentil Salad and other great things to do with beetroot

Beetroot is the most colorful, sweet, earthy and versatile root vegetable around.  This lentil and roast beetroot salad is topped with the most delicious spiced vinaigrette, which can be used on vegetables, salad or  to spice up a coleslaw.  The beetroot is roasted with balsamic vinegar and added to the lentils soaked in the spiced vinaigrette.   This can be eaten alone as a vegetarian meal or great with a beautiful piece of salmon or trout. Continue Reading

September 20, 2013
The world's worst food photography and recipes

The worlds worst food photography and recipes EVER

 

While I am winging my way to Los Angeles via London (5,938 miles to London and then onto another plane for a further 5,437 miles to Los Angeles)I thought for a bit of fun I   would share these ridiculously unappealing images that I found on Buzzfeed . This site is such fun with a lot of random and interesting facts. But then again, spare a thought for me eating the airline food, which most of the time is just as awful. My next post will be reaching you from sunny California. Continue Reading

September 13, 2013
Dark chocolate cake with an african theme

Dark chocolate Cake with an African theme

 

Helen made this beautiful African inspired cake for her friend’s 30th Birthday.  Its a dense chocolate cake which is perfect for a base for fondant icing. It is made with dark chocolate pieces and cocoa and is rich and moist. Continue Reading

September 6, 2013
Crema de limonchello

Crema di Limoncello

When Life hands you lemons, I say have a Gin and Tonic.   But when life hands you a lemon tree groaning with lemons, I say get creative with them.  Once again its lemon picking season, and this year my one and only tree has outdone itself.  Two crates of lemons and still lots to come.  I have picked them greener this year, because I have found that if I let my lemons get too big they form a very thick pith, which is not ideal for making Limocello.  Limoncello is made with the outer skin of the lemon.  If you get any pith into the mixture your limoncello will be cloudy, and perfection is what I am after .   Last year I gave you my Limoncello recipe and this year its Crema di Limoncello. Continue Reading

August 30, 2013