Baking – Page 23 – Cupcakes & Couscous

Mielie bread (corn bread) with sun dried tomatoes

Mielie bread with sun dried tomatoes (with video)

Published on August 14, 2014March 16, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate6 Comments

Today’s recipe is going against the current trend somewhat. It seems that every other restaurant I visit has a new banting section on their menu, or is advertising dishes that would make Tim Noakes proud. While I applaud anyone making an effort to eat less sugar and more cauliflower (if you can get your hands on one that is!) I for one will not be cutting out my grains anytime soon. And I am sure that there are many readers out there who feel the same.

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Cookie Swap 4 and chocolate orange sugar hearts

Published on August 6, 2014December 11, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate6 Comments

Cookie Swap 4 took place on the 2nd of August, and once again it was a national event that saw cookie lovers from around the country gathering together to exchange treats, socialise and most importantly raise money for Learn to Earn and specifically their Bake For Profit students who are in dire need of more kitchen equipment to assist with their training. Do have a look at the website to see how this fantastic organisation gives people “a hand up, not a hand out”!

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Brownie recipe with cranberries and walnuts

Chocolate, walnut and cranberry brownies

Published on May 22, 2014May 11, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate1 Comment

Last Sunday the 18th of May was World Baking Day, and I was invited by Stork to pledge to bake for someone special. About a week later two friendly chefs arrived at my door bearing a hamper filled with all the ingredients I would need to make a batch of delicious chocolate brownies to mark the day. I thought this was a fantastic idea and was more than happy to get involved (although it doesn’t take much to convince me to bake!).

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Mini Easter simnel cakes

Published on April 16, 2014March 27, 2026 by Teresa Ulyate5 Comments

Individual Easter Simnel cakes with marzipan and chocolate

Today we are talking fruit cake, spices and chocolate. Music to my ears… and my stomach. I am not sure how I got this far in my baking career without trying this recipe! I suppose that while traditional fruit cakes are found in abundance around Christmas time, the Simnel cake is less common down here at the tip of Africa. This fruity cake adorned with marzipan is traditional around Mothering Sunday and/or Easter particularly in the U.K, and I thought I would channel my British ancestors and give it a bash this week.

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Easy double chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Everyday double chocolate chip cookies

Published on March 28, 2014August 21, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate6 Comments

These days I think that most of us feel as though we are running around like headless chickens much of the time, just trying to keep our heads above water and get everything done. I try not to use words like “exhausted” or “stressed” too much as I think they only compound the situation, but if I’m truthful they very aptly describe how I have been feeling for most of this month! I knew it would be a busy time, but goodness me – I feel as though I haven’t had 5 minutes to myself at all!

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Carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting

A birthday celebration and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Published on March 5, 2014December 9, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate11 Comments

I started this blog a year ago, with the intention of sharing my favourite recipes and kitchen adventures. I had been mulling over the idea of having a food blog for quite some time before this, but kept putting it off thinking that no-one would read it, or that I would run out of things to write out. I am pleased, and relieved, to say that neither of those things has happened…in fact, little did I anticipate the adventure that lay ahead when I published my first recipe one year ago.

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A Paddington Bear party and marmalade sandwich cookies

Published on February 27, 2014December 19, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate10 Comments

I am no stranger to long stints in the kitchen, but as I write this I feel as though I am still recovering from the cooking marathon that happened this past weekend. It was all for a very special reason though, as I was preparing for my daughters 2nd birthday party!

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Rustic coconut tarts with raspberry sauce

Published on February 12, 2014November 23, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

On Monday afternoon my daughter came home from school with a piece of cardboard covered in beautiful pink and red hearts that she had carefully painted. I looked at her artwork – hearts… love… wait a second, it’s Valentine’s Day on Friday! Truth be told, I believe in celebrating and appreciating love throughout the year and not just splurging on the 14th of February, but I was reminded of this recipe which I will be sharing today.

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