How cute are these pumpkin rolls? I absolutely love them! These brioche rolls are shaped into pumpkins using kitchen string, making them a fun and rather adorable addition to the table. They’re perfect for Halloween inspired baking, or simply when you feel like making something a little different.
There are some recipes that feel made for winter, and these bakery-style oat cookies are one of them. When the cold weather hits all I want to do is flick on the oven and bake, are you the same? These rustic, chewy cookies with pops of rich dark chocolate are best enjoyed warm with a hot drink in hand, just what you want on a cold June day.
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Things are well and truly back in full swing and the December holidays feel like a distant memory. If you also feel like you’re lost in a blur of school emails, covering books, school runs and lunchboxes then let me take one thing off your plate (pardon the pun) with some delicious make-ahead breakfast ideas that you can grab during the morning rush.
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With the holidays just about in full swing, let’s turn our attention to an indulgent sweet recipe. These seasonal mango and coconut ice cream sandwiches are playful, summery and made for our warm Christmas holidays when desserts should be cold, creamy and a bit of fun.
We’re turning up the heat this Heritage Day with a bold and spicy vegetarian braai dish that’s bursting with local flavour. These veggie and halloumi skewers with chakalaka dip are guaranteed to keep your tastebuds happy.
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It’s a cold, rainy day and you’re craving something warm and sweet – enter the mug cake! This single-serve treat captures the delicious flavour of a cinnamon bun and comes together in less than 10 minutes. No yeast or waiting around needed. 😉
In Cape Town at this time of the year the weather keeps us on our toes – you never quite know what you’re going to get. Overall it’s milder, the days are sunny and the evenings are cooler (my idea of heaven)… with the odd scorcher, sudden downpour or balmy evening snuck in between. Basically, in this in-between season, we need to be ready for anything!
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Holidays like Easter bring out my inner child. I love the egg hunts (you’re never too old in my opinion), the treats, the pastel colours – it’s hard not to get excited! Of course, having kids keeps that magic and excitement alive and these adorable Easter basket cupcakes are the perfect holiday baking project for them to enjoy.
