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GREEK SPINACH & CHEESE PIE RECIPE

GREEK SPINACH & CHEESE PIE RECIPE

This is a great way to use up that second roll of phyllo pastry you find in a box or reason enough to get hold of a box in the first place ( just defrost one of the two rolls.) I know many people are very hesitant to work with phyllo pastry. My mother often [...]

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HOME MADE FIG JAM CROSTATA

HOME MADE FIG JAM CROSTATA

Our wonderful friends residing on a farm in the Bot River area of the Western Cape, have a gorgeous, old, fig tree growing in front of their homestead.  This time of year it is laden and Taryn is always very grateful for anyone who will assist with lightening the fig load. I am also very [...]

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DONNA HAY – BANANA BREAD RECIPE

DONNA HAY – BANANA BREAD RECIPE

Unlike many banana breads out there – this recipe is for one that is light & delicate but with a glorious treacle dense flavour. It is delicious. I found the recipe in a not so often purchased edition of Donna Hay Magazine. Along with another recipe for the most scrumptious ginger cookies – this recipe [...]

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RICOTTA & BLUEBERRIES HOTCAKES  RECIPE

RICOTTA & BLUEBERRIES HOTCAKES RECIPE

A few posts ago i mentioned Liam Tomlin’s cookbook “Lessons with Liam.” My intention to cook my way through this book is happening & i am slowly making headway. Last Thursday evening i managed to work 3 of his dishes into a dinner party menu. All were spectacular! Hence it was no surprise that moving [...]

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SUMMER MELON & CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

SUMMER MELON & CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

We are in the height of summer here in Cape Town. Thus the Summer Salad Series continues with this superb little recipe that embraces the fruity, fresh produce that fills our supermarket shelves this time of the year. I could re- name it a salsa because of the way the melon & cucumber are diced [...]

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