the joys and woes of placing a meal on the table
Knock! Knock! Anybody here? Is this the year, I dive back into consistently blogging? Hope so. No better time to make a comeback than on Pancake Day! I am big pancake lover and I even pride myself in almost never messing up the first pancake. This recipe is a callback to one of the oldest […]
Show me a bigger salad lover than I? I’m waiting. I absolutely love salads. The different textures and flavours at play just make me so happy. I learnt of an online business that sells organically grown vegetables and I bought some supplies from them. I got the curly kale and beets from them. As soon […]
One of my favourite ways to enjoy oxtail is by making this very hearty ragu. It requires just a handful of ingredients and the results are simply amazing. Just as the name suggests oxtail is a cut of meat from the tail of cattle. By nature, oxtail is a tough cut of meat which is […]
Delicate, tender and moist vanilla layers with whipped cream and strawberries.
Oreos on their own I’m not a big fan off but once used in cake or coated in chocolate, I’m game. This cookies and cream cake is exactly what you need. I had a guest Ty, who is a stand up comedian and writer. WE baked and decorated the cake together and lemme just say, […]
Fudgy, rich and decadent chocolate almond cake with dark chocolate ganache.
A friend was in Zanzibar back in August and I managed to send her for some vanilla bean pods. Vanilla is one of most expensive spice in the world. Locally it’s pretty hard to come by and costs so much more. To make the most of the vanilla bean pods it best to make vanilla […]
I love oats and to imagine prior to 2020 I wasn’t eating oats. I would enjoy them in muesli, granola and oatmeal cookies but never on their own. Hilarious! These days oats are a pantry staple in my home. They are the perfect base for just about anything whether you choose to enjoy them sweet […]
Did you know that you can use grated zucchini in cake? Oh yes, you can. Zucchini or courgette is a great addition to cake batter as it adds moisture to the cake. Essentially one doesn’t really taste the zucchini. This loaf is very easy to make and yields a mildly spiced moist and tender cake. […]
It’s my birthday! 33! Jesus year. Excited to celebrate another year and keeping with my tradition I’m baking my own birthday cake. I’ve made a mixed berry cake based off my vanilla cake recipe which coincidentally I shared last year for my birthday. This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The pairing […]