I have had Diana Henry’s cookbooks from even before I wanted to learn to cook. I once read an article about her, where she informed the readers that she had over 700 recipe books that she had collected during her life time and she had published a few books of her. Her collection was impressive … Continue reading Cheddar, onion and spinach tart

Take 2. I had to redo this post, my mother read the first one and well she wasn’t impressed. Apparently I sounded bitter and like an old shrew…hmm, that was soo not my intention. I just spoke what came to mind and if I offended anyone who read the first post, well then I am … Continue reading Vegan Portuguese custard tarts

So we are finally at the start of a brand spanking new year. 365 days of endless possibilities. The last few months of the past year went buy in a blur. It seemed like the year took forever for December to arrive and when it did, December just flew by in the blink of an … Continue reading Cinnamon sugar puris

I grew up sitting under my Grans dining room table, watching her make all sort of delicious delicacies. She would make pies, samosas, cakes, curries, stews, koeksisters, you name it and you can bet your last dollar she could make it. Sometimes when I make something for a function, people will ask did I make … Continue reading Steak mince pies

I love a good custard slice. Not sure the last time I had one, let alone seen a proper one in the store. The only ones I seem to see at Spar are the ones make with imitation custard and the icing tastes funny and leaves a fatty oily residue on your tongue. I was … Continue reading Custard cream puffs with sour cream pastry

Orange sweet rolls I have always wanted to try Cinnabon’s cinnamon rolls. When they finally opened up not far down the road from where I work. It was my first stop before heading home as soon as they opened. How disappointing. The centres were raw raw and 3 for R90.00 was a very expensive thing … Continue reading Orange sweet rolls

Calzone I have heard the word calzone being thrown around so many times that I have never bothered making it. I bought a big calzone mould way way back in the day, but it is just hidden away somewhere in the pantry. I was reading Mary Berry’s cookbook and came across a recipe for calzone … Continue reading Calzone