• Banting , Gluten Free Baking , Lifestyle , Picnic , Sauces , Vegan , Vegetables and salads , Vegetarian

Spicy peanut rainbow salad

May 06, 2020 74 Views 0 Comment

Why I love these types of recipes There is no elaborate cooking involved with this process so if you are …

• Cakes & Bakes , Gluten Free Baking , Vegan , Vegetarian

Chocolate Cake

April 27, 2020 99 Views 1 Comment

I baked often for my children and when they were growing up and this cake was one of their favourites.  …

• Banting , Breads & Biscuits , Breakfast , Gluten Free Baking , Vegan , Vegetarian

Breakfast Oat Biscuits

April 22, 2020 175 Views 2 Comments

I have never been much of a breakfast person. In fact, in years gone by when I was young and …

• Seafood Dishes

Curried Mussel Pot Pies

August 29, 2019 772 Views 0 Comment

What could be more enticing than mussel meat smothered in a velvety, mild, curry flavoured cream, topped with crispy pastry? …

• Gluten Free Baking , Lifestyle , Picnic , Seafood Dishes , Vegetables and salads

Salad Niçoise

February 01, 2019 944 Views 2 Comments

Nicoise means of or pertaining to Nice, France. Dishes that are served à la Niçoise are characterized by ingredients common …

• Cakes & Bakes , Desserts , Lifestyle , Picnic

Apple Crumble Cake

January 30, 2019 905 Views 0 Comment

  A take on the traditional Apple Crumble (recipe here), this cake is spongy and moist with a delicious spicy …

• Lifestyle , Pasta, Risotto, Italian , Sauces , Seafood Dishes

Creamy Mussel and Caper Linguine

January 28, 2019 649 Views 0 Comment

My love for Italian food started at a young age.  Growing up we had an Italian neighbour who regularly made …

• Cakes & Bakes

Crumpets

January 14, 2019 1137 Views 0 Comment

Because they can be whipped up quickly with little effort, crumpets are my ultimate go to recipe for those times …

• Lifestyle , Reviews , Travel , Uncategorized

The Royal Palm Hotel

October 02, 2018 490 Views 0 Comment

The Royal Palm Hotel is a luxury 4 Star hotel situated opposite Gateway Theatre of Shopping in the upmarket seaside …

• Lifestyle , Reviews , Travel

Goodersons DumaZulu Traditional Village

September 14, 2018 633 Views 0 Comment

Just 5km’s from Bushlands Game Lodge (more HERE) is a popular tourist establishment which attracts both foreign visitors as well …

• Events , Lifestyle

AfroFuturism at the Durban Fashion Fair 2018!

September 13, 2018 936 Views 0 Comment

For four days from September 19-22, the Durban ICC and surrounds will be transformed into a fashion extravaganza for the …

• Picnic , Vegetables and salads , Vegetarian

Pea Fritters

September 13, 2018 610 Views 0 Comment

I first came across the recipe for these delicious pea fritters in the October 2012 issue of Food and Home …

• Lifestyle , Travel , Uncategorized

Heritage Month South Africa 2018

September 12, 2018 720 Views 0 Comment

Picture this. Growing up in South Africa in the traditions of a culture steeped in outdoor activities such as tree …

• Banting , Cakes & Bakes , Desserts , Gluten Free Baking , Sweets and Biscuits

Banting Milktart

September 07, 2018 1083 Views 0 Comment

Melktert, Afrikaans for “milk tart”, is a South African dessert consisting of a sweet pastry crust containing a creamy filling …

• Events , Lifestyle , Reviews , Travel

Goodersons Bushlands Game Lodge

September 06, 2018 567 Views 0 Comment

An African experience This is just one of the many reasons why I love living in the province of Kwa-Zulu …

• Meat Dishes

Slow cooked Karoo Lamb

September 05, 2018 1090 Views 0 Comment

According to Dr Peter J. D’Adamo in his book “Eat Right for your Type”, I am The Hunter. This means …

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The Witness Garden Show 2018

September 04, 2018 379 Views 0 Comment

Step into Spring at The Witness Garden Show 2018 The thrill and excitement of seeing beautiful gardens in full spring …

• Events , Lifestyle

Mercury Wine Week 2018

August 29, 2018 480 Views 0 Comment

SA’S OLDEST WINE SHOW, THE MERCURY WINE WEEK, TURNS 40 South Africa’s oldest wine event, the renowned Mercury Wine Week, …

• Banting , Breakfast , Gluten Free Baking , Picnic , Vegetarian

Vegetable Frittata

August 27, 2018 510 Views 0 Comment

A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche. It is enriched with ingredients such …

• Events , Lifestyle

Financial Mastery for Women

August 22, 2018 400 Views 0 Comment

Empowering women to be financially savvy is an imperative area of educating young adults in today’s day and age for …

• Breads & Biscuits , Sweets and Biscuits

Milo and White Chocolate Biscuits

August 20, 2018 911 Views 0 Comment

I drink bucket loads of Milo during the cold winter months and enjoy mine in a mug full of hot …

• Events , Lifestyle

Loeries Creative Week 2018

August 14, 2018 689 Views 0 Comment

The Loeries Creative Week hits Durban from the 13th to the 19th August 2018 to recognize, reward, inspire and foster …

• Meat Dishes , Picnic

Bobotie Quiche

August 07, 2018 1622 Views 3 Comments

Dating as far back as the 1600’s and first documented in Ancient Rome, this dish was brought to South Africa …

• Cakes & Bakes

Strawberry Yoghurt Cake

August 01, 2018 835 Views 1 Comment

This strawberry yoghurt cake is so easy and versatile; you can use any flavoured yoghurt you wish and the easiest …

• Banting , Vegetables and salads , Vegetarian

Stuffed tomatoes

July 30, 2018 656 Views 0 Comment

Whether it’s the slicing variety, vine or Roma, you’ll always find a stack of tomatoes in my fridge. Most dishes …

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BB Bakeries Bunny Chow Food Truck

July 27, 2018 1056 Views 0 Comment

#SomeBunnyToLove Bunny Chow Food Truck by BB Bakeries – Born and Bread in KZN – What does the flavour-filled, beloved …

• Banting , Breads & Biscuits , Gluten Free Baking , Sweets and Biscuits

Banting Butter biscuits

July 25, 2018 3387 Views 0 Comment

I follow quite a few banting groups on Facebook and it intrigues me to see people commenting as to how …

• Cakes & Bakes , Desserts , Sweets and Biscuits

Roly Poly Pudding

July 20, 2018 849 Views 0 Comment

When I was in High School in the early 80’s we had a subject called Home Economics which formed part …

• Pickles, Preserves & Jams , Picnic , Vegetables and salads , Vegetarian

Piccalilli

July 19, 2018 664 Views 0 Comment

For me personally condiments such as atchar and piccalilli are the ultimate meal accompaniment. Whether one is tucking into an …

• Cakes & Bakes , Picnic , Vegetables and salads , Vegetarian

Spinach Cheesecake

July 17, 2018 833 Views 0 Comment

If I had to say to you, “cheesecake”, I imagine most of you would think of a mouthwatering blueberry cheesecake, …

• Chicken Dishes , Pasta, Risotto, Italian

Creamy Chicken Penne

July 13, 2018 656 Views 0 Comment

With winter being in full swing across the country, comfort eating is a bodily necessity this time of the year, …

• Gluten Free Baking , Vegetables and salads , Vegetarian

Lentil and Butternut Bobotie

July 09, 2018 1358 Views 1 Comment

The idea of this dish is that the lentils replace the mince in the original bobotie recipe, so with this …

• Cakes & Bakes , Lifestyle , Sweets and Biscuits

Carrot Cake

July 05, 2018 683 Views 0 Comment

As I’ve said in this “carrot blog post” over here (https://snapsizzleandcook.co.za/carrot-and-cumin-hummus/), carrots must be one of the most hated vegetables, …

• Soups

Smokey Pea Soup

July 04, 2018 700 Views 0 Comment

Winter is the epitome of roaring fires, red wine, fluffy blankets, good movies, hot water bottles as well as incredibly …

• Meat Dishes

Sweet sticky ribs

June 21, 2018 761 Views 0 Comment

I love to browse around thrift shops like Hospice, SPCA and Second Hand Treasures in Hillcrest. My mission is in …