December17

The main joy of Christmas for us is getting together on Christmas day for a big family feast. We don’t do presents except for KK, so there’s no rushing around having to go shopping at the last moment, Read the rest of this entry »
December17

Our children are now young adults so without little ones in the house Christmas time for me is always a little sad. I miss not decorating the Christmas tree with them. I miss the magic of Christmas eve Read the rest of this entry »
October10

Here are some photos from my mum’s cooking class on Saturday. I was official dish washer and taste tester. Read the rest of this entry »
June5

No dandelions growing around where I’m staying but Catsears are prolific and just as good to eat. Catsear and dandelions make great salads. In Chinese medicine dandelions are cooling and work to detox the body.
March27

This waffle recipe is the best I’ve tasted. I think it’s the oats that make all the difference. They are light, crunchy and so delicious.
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January20
This is chocolate torte is quick and simple.
INGREDIENTS
125 gms unsalted butter
125 gms drinking chocolate 3/4 cup
125 gms almond meal or hazelnut meal
125 gms castor sugar 1/2 cup
3 free range eggs
METHOD
Beat all ingredients together until smooth
Bake for 40 to 50 mins at 180 degrees C.
Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve with vanilla icecream or freshly whipped cream.