One would think, that seeing as I just spent a sleepless weekend, baking and frying Indian sweetmeats, the last thing I wanted to do was still make more sweet treats. But I did. My father gave up eating left overs on Tuesday and threw a mini tantrum, with his lips hanging that he wanted something … Continue reading Rainbow balls
Category: Finger snacks
Date and cucumber bites
The past few months I have had zero motivation to cook let alone blog, but my family got tired of eating the same meals over and over again and my dad got tired of eating take away. I finally got tired of being tired and lazy and dragged myself to plan a menu that would … Continue reading Date and cucumber bites
Battered onion rings
Who doesn’t love onions rings with their burgers???? I do. I LOVE LOVE LOVVVEEE Spur’s onion rings that are served with their meals. Especially when I drown the onion rings in their secret chip sauce…. HEAVEN. Of course, I am not going to ride all the way to the nearest Spur just to order a … Continue reading Battered onion rings
Nachos with guacamole, creme fraiche and lime wedges
Growing up, we never ate this. If I remember correctly I ate this once when we were having a swimming meet in Cape Town and someone at the table ordered this and I tasted it, it tasted pretty delicious. I tried ordering it again not so long after the swim meet with my parents and … Continue reading Nachos with guacamole, creme fraiche and lime wedges
Sweet vegan french toast
I was always under the impression that French toast had to be made with eggs just like I always assumed bread pudding also could only be made with eggs. I think the custard base in both of these recipes is what throws every vegan off, but have no fear when Bobby is around. I like … Continue reading Sweet vegan french toast
Peanutie peanut clusters
I don’t know how many of you remember the good old days… Shoprite used to have a sweet counter, where you could buy loose sweets. Now days they have a store called Sweet Land, or something like that. I remember the sweets they used to have in those little containers. I was a huge fan … Continue reading Peanutie peanut clusters
Chilli crostini
I love watching the Food network channel especially The Pioneer women and Barefoot contessa. I try to replicate a lot of the recipes I see on the shows, what is life if you don’t actually those recipes you watch? I have been dying to try out crostini, ever since I saw it being made on … Continue reading Chilli crostini
Bite sized salti cracks snack
I love this snack so much... This is an after shopping trip treat, to sit back relax and kick my feet up after dashing around the super market. Ingredients: Salti cracks. Grated Gouda cheese. Mashed avocado. Woolworths creamy herb dressing Salt and pepper. Method: Place the salti cracks on the plate. Add the mashed avocado … Continue reading Bite sized salti cracks snack