I am a huge Donna Hay fan, have all her books and my ipad is filled to the brim with each and every magazine. Late night reading for me will usually be hours of pure joy as I page through her recipes again and again whilst drooling over the beautiful images by William Meppem, one of my favourite food photographers.
We recently spent a few days on the beautiful Lake Jozini which borders Swaziland and Zululand to do some Tiger Fishing and then on to Mavela Game Lodge in the Rhino Reserve in Zululand for birdwatching. Zululand like the rest of the South Africa, is currently in the grip of a massive drought and the magnificent Lake Jozini has been reduced to 45 percent capacity. We still however managed to do some fantastic birdwatching with lots of amazing waterbirds, and had great fun Tiger fishing.
Whether you are allergic to glutens or not, the new found popularity in following a gluten-free diet or eating more gluten-free foods will most definitely benefit you, regardless of your current health. Its going to guide you towards a healthier lifestyle, by choosing natural, raw or untreated foods and will make you think twice about the food you are consuming, whether it be your favourite take out, the cakes and breads you are baking, or the meals you will be cooking each day.
“Every story has a beginning. Mine started at the tables of my mother and grandmother, where the notion of true South African hospitality seeped into my consciousness to become the foundation on which I would later build JAN. It is here that I learned the humble art of serving and creating a warm, welcoming space where people would feel special and escape the humdrum of everyday life, to enjoy the singular pleasures of good company and delicious food.”
Extracted from JAN – A Breath of French Air by Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen (Struik Lifestyle)
I have this crazy love for loaf cakes which I can’t explain. Maybe it’s because there is something about the fact that they don’t require any fancy toppings or decorations to make them perfect. You can eat them hot as they come out the oven, sprinkle them with icing sugar, or spread with a simple frosting. Whatever you choose, they are versatile little bakes, that will always make you happy. This Ruby Grapefruit Yoghurt Cake is just one of these easy bakes I am talking about.
I have been travelling since the end of January, how quickly nine weeks can go by when you are having fun. With my family living all over the world, I think my life will be destined to travel this often, if not more. Six weeks in California, through London, home for five days and then off to Australia for three weeks. Although I have travelled to London more times than I can remember, I had never ventured to Borough Market until my last trip. I can not imagine why it has taken me so long to visit this market. I love how Cosmopolitan it is, and yet so British. It has something for everyone, with its bargains, inexpensive items and of course the glorious bounty of food stalls.
With a few days to Easter, here is a collection of some beautiful creations by some very talented bloggers whose work is a true inspiration. There is still time to bake something delicious for Easter, so follow the links below each image to view the recipes and details of how to make these amazing Easter Bakes.
This deliciously creamy chicken liver pate ticks all the boxes for me as a savoury snack to be served either on crisp breads or my favourite way, with home made root vegetable crisps. I always make double quantities of this pate as it freezes so well. Root vegetable crisps can be made in a few minutes and are far healthier than store bought ones.