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...kitchen tales from Cape Town


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30 May 2013

Carrot and Coriander Soup

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If the weather where you are is anything like it is in Cape Town, then you've come to the right place! This recipe came about on a chilly Thursday afternoon - (...)
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10 August 2015

Homemade Tomato Sauce

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In the last few months I have been hearing more and more about sugar, particularly the negative effects it has on body and mind. I have become more conscious (...)
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8 September 2015

Peppadew tortilla pizza

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I have so enjoyed putting today's post together, and I am not going to tell you how many of these tortilla pizzas I have baked and tasted over the last two (...)
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4 July 2014

Granny D's fridge tart

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11 January 2017

Bran and Fruit Muffins

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Happy New Year Everyone! I am glad to be back after a few weeks away from my "home on the web" and thought we would ease into the year with an easy muffin (...)
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18 October 2017

Chocolate nut energy balls sugar free

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As the mom of two rapidly sprouting munchkins I feel like I hear the words “I’m hungry” constantly. And it’s not as though they are not eating well at meal (...)
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3 June 2013

How to make shortcrust pastry easily

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If the thought of making pastry from scratch sounds like a lengthy and difficult task then read on! Today I'm going to show you how to make a very easy and (...)
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21 April 2015

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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While there is no denying that the arrival of summer is highly anticipated at the end of each year, I have to admit that I rather look forward to the autumn (...)
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16 January 2019

Chicken in white wine sauce

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Life has suddenly gone from zero to hectic now that we are well into January and getting back into our regular routine at home. And that means that when it (...)
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12 March 2015

Chocolate meringue cake

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March is always a busy birthday month, and lately I feel as though I am either busy planning or baking a celebration cake (or both!). My most recent creation (...)
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15 September 2015

Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff

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Do you know how a song can evoke a particular memory, or how a specific scent can transport you straight back to a moment in the past? Well, this dish will (...)
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22 March 2016

Sugar Free Banana Cake

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It is March and in my house that equals birthdays and lots of baking! I made this cake earlier in the month for my daughter's school birthday and wanted to (...)
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16 December 2016

Fabulous edible christmas gift ideas

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Happy Friday! Christmas is just around the corner (eek!) and if the thought of hitting the shopping malls this weekend fills you with dread then this post is (...)
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19 December 2013

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

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I'm sure you will have noticed the Christmas theme in this month's posts, and today is no different! Deciding on this week's recipe was very easy... these last (...)
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10 November 2015

Spaghetti Bolognese

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There are probably as many variations of this dish as there are families who enjoy it. Or perhaps even more! I love making this dish but dear husband is (...)
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8 February 2017

Chocolate and Kahlua mousse cups

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Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is just a few days away and what better excuse to indulge with something decadent and chocolatey. Not that I need a good (...)
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26 June 2014

Lemon curd swirl ice cream

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So before you think I have lost the plot let me confirm a few things. Yes, I know it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Yes, it is true - I am currently (...)
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13 September 2013

Chocolate Cherry Fudge

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Fudge has always been one of those "hit or miss" recipes for me. I've made it many times and tried different recipes, but I find that if I don't boil it for (...)
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17 April 2014

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

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There's a little back story to this recipe which was inspired by a good friend of mine. She recently left Australia where she has been living for the past few (...)
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26 October 2016

Chocolate meringue pie

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A month or two ago I was given a large bag of home grown lemons. My husband immediately requested a home made lemon meringue tart, and as it is also one of my (...)
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10 October 2018

Homemade chocolate spread with four ingredients, sugar free

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I am so excited about today’s recipe, and if you are a chocoholic like me then I am sure you will be too! In our house we like to keep a jar of chocolate… More
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16 November 2016

Lemon Tart

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This is a classic dessert and comes from one of my favourite cookbooks, "The Food of France". I have made this lemon tart many times and it always goes down (...)
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5 February 2014

Root44 market near cape town on r44 to stellenbosch

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12 August 2013

Dinner Party Feast

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20 October 2015

Lemon and Pistachio Cupcakes

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Spring seems to have settled in properly now, in fact it feels more like summer this week. Sunny skies, short sleeves and (ah-choo!) hay fever - happy days! (...)