Two weeks through the South of France
A jaunt through the South of France.
A visit to the Douro Valley in Portugal
My visit to the gorgeous Douro Valley - where port wine grapes are grown in Portugal. For Fine Dining Lovers
Hartford House – Elegant Gem in the Natal Midlands
Hartford House - Elegant gem in the Natal Midlands : our stay in images
Boba (Tapioca) Pudding with Coconut Milk & Figs
One of my favourite puddings - boba (large tapioca), coconut milk and figs
White Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream
White Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream - a decadent ice cream for summer
Sunday Times Extra : A tasty Christmas
A feature in Sunday Times Extra last December on Christmas feasting.
Olive Oil Polenta Cake with Cherries
A olive oil and polenta cake with boozy cherries.
Decadent Layered Savoury Cheesecake – for your Cheese Board
A decadent alternative to festive pud: a savoury cheese 'cake' layered with dates, walnuts and fig compote
Speculoos (Speculaas) Ice Cream with Crunchy Cookies
I have, if you follow my instagram posts you will know, been on an ice cream making mission. It is summer. Have new machine, will experiment. Not every recipe has got my 100% approval. This one has - it is a Christmas ice cream for summer (lucky us in the southern hemisphere), smooth, rich and the addition of crumbled speculoos cookies with almonds adds a lovely dimension. You can crumble ginger cookies in.
Naan Khatai Biscuits for Diwali
This traditional Indian biscuit is the one that is featured during Diwali and other celebrations. It is similar to a butter biscuit, but the semolina gives it a characteristic nutty crunch. It's preferable that you use ghee (clarified butter) but you may use butter if you can't find any. Cardamom fills the kitchen and infuses this biscuit with a gorgeous musky scent.