Pumpkin Fritters – Traditional Pampoen koekies

Mini pancakes made from pumpkin topped with brown sugar

Pumpkin fritters is a much loved recipe in South Africa. It requires very little ingredients and is so easy to make. You will have everyone hogging the pan as you make it! Nothing screams Autumn like pumpkin! The pumpkin recipes are endless. This is a South African favourite has been around forever and will never […]

Boeber – A Cape Malay treat

boeber

Boeber, a milky Cape Malay treat that is served as dessert in South Africa during the fast. I consider myself fortunate to have grown up in a country rich with different cultures and especially in Cape Tow. Religion in particular, was never a discussion. If someone had a different religion to yours, you would naturally […]

Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Dutch Speculaas Spices

Spiced Pumpkin Cake

A spiced pumpkin cake with various warm spices, dripped with caramel – perfect with a cup of tea, snuggled up on the couch! Recently, I joined a food photography challenge on social media. You have a few weeks to prepare for the challenge and have to submit it on a certain date. I enjoy participating […]

Banana Loaf with chia seeds and walnuts

Banana Loaf

This banana loaf with chia seeds and walnuts is perfect for every day baking and any occasion. Simple and easy to whip up in no time! Bananas are a nutritious and healthy fruit that offers a range of health benefits. They can be enjoyed on their own or added to a variety of dishes, making […]

Mini Berry Crumble – The best of summer’s fruits

mini berry crumble

Mini berry crumble made from almond flavoured dough, served with fresh whipped cream. Need I say more! And just like that August came to an end and we have 4 more months left of 2020. I can not decide if this year has flown by or if it was dragging. At some point it felt […]

Lemongrass Infused Fruit Salad – Easy summer salads

Lemongrass Infused Fruit Salad

A refreshing lemongrass infused fruit salad with melons and mango. A perfect way to combine all your favourite seasonal summer fruits. The smell of lemongrass makes me nostalgic and takes me back to a time when I lived in Asia. Used in many Asian dishes and drinks to add an extra zing to the taste. […]

Caramelized Figs

Caramelized Figs

Caramelized figs are just another way to make this fruit even more luscious. A simple and easy way to level up on your fig game. With Covid 19 and all the restrictions, the best place to be is home. Like all things in life, this too shall pass. In the meantime, we just need to […]

Panna Cotta with berry sauce

Panna Cotta with berry sauce

This panna cotta with berry sauce has such a lovely smooth texture. Not only does it taste good but it also is quite a showstopper. Serve it in tall glasses, topped with fresh berries and berry sauce. Panna cotta is a much loved Italian dessert. It means cooked cream in Italian. It is out made […]