We love us some balsamic vinegar; be it in dressing form {my hubby makes a mean homemade version} or glaze consistency. And it just so happens that I am on a bean kick right now {in an effort to eat better, on a budget, and consume less meat in the process}. The marriage of the two {beans and balsamic} is… Read More
Just a Bread and Butter Post
Really. It’s about bread. And butter. And only slightly about pretzels. As hinted at a while back, I dug my bread machine out and have been baking up a storm throwing ingredients in it ever since. And, as promised a while back, here are our 3 favorite recipes {so far}: * with all 3 recipes, follow your bread machine instructions…which… Read More
Garam Masala & Indian Apricot Chicken
I may have become disenchanted with eating meat, but I have fallen in love with spice{s}. And spices with quality meat equals one happy girl! First it was cumin. Then coriander. And I’ve always loved curry {but hey, I’m South African…it comes with the territory}. Now…it’s Garam Masala. We purchased a little bag of this magic while away for our… Read More
{Homemade} Granola
I’m addicted to granola. Absolutely. and completely. hooked. But I’m not a fan of the price. The solution? I make my own. And then eat ungodly healthy amounts of it with our homemade yogurt. Bliss! {Divine} Granola Ingredients: 12 cups of old fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups of wheat bran 1/2 cup of flax seeds 1 cup of sunflower… Read More
Pretty Pops for Valentine’s Day
It’s true. Cake pops make me happy. What’s not to love about decadent cake, all jazzed up, on a stick? Revisit my initial cake pop tutorial here…or simply get a little refresher below {while taking in all the deliciousness of my little helper who happened to turn 3 1/2 on the day we made these bad boys – she was… Read More
Bobotie {Say That 3 Times, Fast}
This dish {take a deep breath}…is going to change your life. I teased it almost two weeks ago. Remember this shot of my little garlic-peeling helper..? Finally, I’m on the ball, folks…she’s here: one of my absolute favorite South African dishes. It’s called Bobotie. Pronounced {something to the effect} of ‘buh-boo-uh-tee’. And it’s decadent. With it’s rich East Indian and… Read More
White Lightning {& Homemade Chicken Stock}
I got this crazy good recipe from a friend many moons ago. I have since lost the recipe {twice, in fact}…and this is what I recall of it. It has fast become a family favorite and a yummy staple during the chilly months of Winter. As is well depicted below, the little ones promptly empty their own bowl…and then go… Read More
Scrumptious Roast Pork Loin {Rub Recipe}
The best pork loin in the world starts with a great rub {as do many other great things, ahem}. A rub is like a dry marinade that can be applied as little a 20 minutes before roasting, or as long as overnight. The longer the infusion, the more intense the flavor. And aren’t the herbs and spices just so pretty?… Read More
Chicken {Squashed} Nuggets
We have this cook book that inspires us to, while our innocent children’s heads are turned, sneak veggies into the most unlikely of places. Garbanzo beans into chocolate chip cookies, spinach into brownies, cabbage into armpits. Well, not really. That last one was simply to make sure you were paying attention. It’s a stealthy health attack on standard, less-than-healthy kid’s… Read More
If Santa Had A Picky Palate
…even he would like these cookies. They’re fantasmigorical. We consider these babies ‘Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies’, but their stage name is in fact, “Everything Cookies”. Because, as the name implies, you can put literally everything into them. Except, maybe, the kitchen sink. And ground beef. Or something. Thanks to the sweet momma of this little babe for sharing the recipe… Read More
Coconana Spiced Crumb Muffins
I haven’t a clue what to call these babies. It’s complicated. “Divine” would be fitting. They have a heavy dose of smashed banana and shredded coconut, a kick of cinnamon and allspice…all topped off with a delectable crumb topping. So here you have it… Coconana Spiced Crumb Muffins {oooh aaaaah} Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour (or go… Read More
Wintery Morning Motivation: Baked Oatmeal
When flakes of white start to cloak the ground, our breath fogs up the window pane, and the warmth of our bed threatens to hold us hostage until the final thaw of Spring, there’s nothing like a scrumptious, warm breakfast to woo us out from underneath our covers. Need a little wintery morning motivation? Try this deliciously simply, surprisingly decadent…… Read More
