An unexpected pleasure
Yesterday my Dad was going to be in the area so I suggested he pop in when he was done. This ended up being 11h30 – so naturally I needed to prepare us a quick...
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This is not a travel blog!
One of the many highlights of our trip was Hogsback and the place we stayed at, called Terra-khaya. Hogsback is every bit as magical as anyone had told me it would be....
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Some thoughts about road trip food…
While I was on holiday over December, I had the expressed intention of switching off from food. I asked Adam to try, as far as possible, to keep me out of the kitchen...
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It’s Friday, I can do what I want to!
I’ve been meat free, wheat free and sugar free all week and it’s starting to lose it’s charm now… I want meat and I want pasta. Last year I...
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Aubergine Masala
I have never particularly cared for aubergines, but lately I have more and more often been encountering aubergine dishes which have been really good. I think the secret...
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Living vicariously!
Adam and I are back from holiday and enjoying settling back into our happy home. As with all the best holidays we have returned with a bit of overweight, sadly though,...
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Fricken’ fabulous veggie stacks
I am still on holiday! We have now spent time in Knysna, Kleinemonde, Hogsback and been up the wild coast. But alas, as with all good things we are winding our way back...
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Gluten free bread, made easy by Angie!
As you might have guessed, I’m on honeymoon. I have also decided to take a much needed break from the kitchen and from any major online activity. Before I left, I did...
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Perfect imperfection.
I am sitting in the car as I write today’s blog. Adam and I are on our way to Knysna and this feels like the first time I have had the mental space and physical time to...
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I could not be truly happy without pesto in my life
We all go through fads, phases and fancies but some things we simply can never truly get enough of. Traditional basil pesto is one of those things for me. Even if I...
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Indian comfort food!
So I said that dahl (lentils) and rice was all I’ve been eating lately cause of my dodgy tummy, and that it wasn’t really blog worthy. Well, I have changed my mind....
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Ramblings from my bed…
Today I write from my bed. I have just returned from almost a month of non-stop training in Joburg, and as much as I love Joburg (and I really do); Joburg does not seem...
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Quick dinner for friends
Last week Adam and I managed to arrange two dinners which clashed with each other, so I was going to be out for dinner on the night he had invited friend around. He was...
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Keeping it simple.
I am all for the simple things in life. Sometimes the simplest things can truly be the most rewarding. The lunch I made yesterday was just like that. I marinated some...
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National obsessions…
I make no secret about the fact that I hate braaing, and mostly I hate going to braais too. But there is no escaping this national obsession, so if I do attend one I...
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Thekla is a teacher and seeker, a foodie and a yogi.
Offering customized training in cookery and yoga, she aims at making your life healthier – the easy way.
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