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A recipe has no soul. You as the cook, must bring the soul to the recipe - Thomas Keller

Crunchies – The South African Way

Queenstown, NZ

Deliciously golden and crunchy, these traditional South African crunchies leave no stone unturned when it comes to delivering the ultimate biscuit experience. There are thousands of different crunchy recipes out there, making it one of the ...
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Malva Pudding

Queenstown, NZ

A good South African Malva Pudding is sweet, buttery, and moist with a caramelized texture. It contains apricot jam and pouring a cream sauce over the baked sponge while it is hot is key to its success. It is usually served hot with custard ...
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Easy Homemade Ice Cream – Mint Choc

Queenstown, NZ

I don’t mean to brag, but it’s no secret… This easy homemade ice cream mint choc recipe of mine is a family favourite and if I may say so myself, better than most store bought ice creams I have had. It’s a straightforward recipe and either with ...
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Traditional South African Koeksisters – My Way

Queenstown, NZ

Don’t let anyone ever put you off from making koeksisters! These traditional South African koeksisters – done my way, is not as sweet as the ones you generally buy. Yet, they are full of flavour and still syrupy, so you’re not missing out on ...
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5 Quick and Easy Supper Recipes Under 15 Minutes

Queenstown, NZ

Can we be real for a second? I love cooking. I spend majority of my time in the kitchen. Sometimes I cook and bake because I want to, and well other times I have a family to feed. Days when I’ve run out of energy I’m after quick and easy meals. ...
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Roasted Beetroot, Feta and Rocket Salad

Queenstown, NZ

I have no idea why it took me this long to post a salad! With delicious beetroots, feta, and crunchy walnuts this has to be one of my ultimate go-to salads. I love the combination of the sweet roasted beetroot with the salty feta and the nutty ...
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