The perfect side dish that you can prep beforehand. Many South Africans bake a sweetcorn bread for a braai, but why not bake one to serve with your…
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Being a mother changed me…
I’ve posted this on my Instagram account when it was mothers day in SA; Being a mother changed me and after 2 years I’m finally starting to be…
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MY GO-TO CHOC CAKE
I’ve baked this cake so many times that I almost forgot to just sit and write down the key steps. It is the perfect chocolate cake that anyone…
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CLEAN CARROT CAKE
In South Africa a carrot cake is sometimes called a “14 carat cake” referring to the best jewels that were made with 14 karat gold. So yes, a…
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BANANA CHOC FLAPJACKS
I had two almost ‘vrot’ bananas, a little bit of leftover cocoa, almost bad yogurt & leftover egg yolks from the meringues I made the day before. So…
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SUNBUTTER DRESSING
I used no rule book when I made this amazing sunbutter dressing. Some call it a vegan cheese dip… but I don’t like to call something cheese if…
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MODDERKOEKIES
Aangesien die koekies ‘n Afrikaanse naam het, sal ek ook die resep in Afrikaans deel. Modderkoekies is so ‘n gepaste naam, maar mens kan kreatief raak met naam…
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RED PEPPER DRESSING
You can use this dressing for so many things. The first thing I did was to use it for a biltong salad. To be honest, I needed something…
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QUICHE MUFFINS
Here is a perfect, quick and healthy breakfast or snack that can be prepped in advance. Use whatever leftover veggies you have and make these. They are also…
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CARROT MUFFINS
I add a banana to these as it helps with the sweetness and then I compromise on the sugar. If you want these to be a 100% guilt-free…
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OATS COOKIES
Here is one of the snacks that really helped me to survive breastfeeding cravings. Especially in the beginning when you are hungry 100% of the time. It was…
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CLEAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES
These are seriously the best guilt free choc cookies I’ve ever had. When I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in my third trimester I had to think of…
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BUTTERNUT ALFREDO
I bought 7 kg of butternut for R 39.00 at Lynnpark (Pretoria). It worked out to be R 5.60 for 1 kg and at Woolworths you will pay…
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MENGEL SEMEL BESKUIT
Beskuit is altyd een van die dinge wat ek die heel meeste mis elke keer as ek in ‘n ander land kuier. Dis die beste en lekkerste ontdekking…
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SIGHTING – KRUGER PARK
I grew up with a dad that is absolutely devoted to the Kruger National Park, which is totally understandable and I would agree in saying that it is…
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PRETORIA BOEREMARK
‘n Sonopkoms en ‘n vol dag is twee van die Boeremark se eenvoudige beloftes op Saterdagoggend in die hartjie van Pretoria elke liewe week. Daar is min dinge…
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INTROSPECTION
We had a discussion group the other day where I brought up the wonderful topic; “Self-examination”. Most of the girls in the group were agitated and irritated in…
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NAMIBIA IN DECEMBER
This trip was officially the 10th time I have visited Namibia. It was a simple and a basic trip, yet beyond beautiful and nevertheless absolutely worth sharing. It is…
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MARRIAGE PLANNER VS WEDDING PLANNER
Don’t get me wrong, your wedding day is special and very important, but marrying your person for life is way more important and your focus should be on…
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THE CHRISTIAN WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI
Lately I have read the stunning book – “The Monk who sold his Ferrari”. It is really one of those books that you need to read. It is…
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5 WEEKS IN WOKINGHAM
It was such an authentic bliss and 5 weeks in Wokingham was not enough. I am grateful for my husband’s ‘work’ talents; it gives me opportunities to travel…
