Posts Tagged ‘Valentine’s Day’

Holidays, The Fabulous, Valentine's Day

Want to activate the passions? Ask people how they feel about Valentine’s day. From the general sentiment to a question of expectation and romance. Do you believe?

Dessert & Baked Goods, Featured Articles, Holidays, Recipes

A delightful take on a traditional tiramisu, I made this one with raspberries and honey and grappa instead of Cointreau. I used soft lady-finger biscuits I bought in Andorra the week before last. Why tiramisu? Well after all the bashing Valentine’s day gets from me, another others in various camps, I figured we all need an afternoon pick me up. Also a Valentine’s day Q & A from City Press’s L Magazine

Drinks, Recipes, Valentine's Day

Cherry in your sangria- love ice cubes So, having survived a frenzied week of love and loving  (oh, do get those thoughts out of your dirty minds), of sweet treats and feed your lover foods, here’s the simplest thing you can make to make your feelings known. Substitute the alcohol for red grape or any other [...]

Dessert & Baked Goods, Recipes, Valentine's Day

Valentine Banoffee pie, made special with a gingered caramel filling and lashings of salted caramel over- this is feed your lover food!

Dessert & Baked Goods, Recipes, Valentine's Day

Woo your Valentine with this easy to make Raspberry Mascarpone tart on Heston Blumenthal’s popping candy base. A bit of alchemy goes a long way! Pop!

Dessert & Baked Goods, Recipes, Valentine's Day

Valentine ice cream sandwiches made with Dutch stroopwafles and my confessions of teenage love unrequitted.

Holidays, Review, The Fabulous

Nestled at the foot of the Drakensberg Mountains, Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is a delightful gourmet getaway