We have stayed in 11 so-called “luxury tented accommodations” in both South Africa and other African countries including Migration Camp in the Serengeti. We were SO glad when we arrived Read more →
Malva Pudding
A TRUE South African sweet treat Malva Pudding Print Recipe I don’t think my food blog can survive without this trusted, traditional, old fashioned and lovely desert. Serve hot with Read more →
Brie Cheese Idea
Brie Cheese Idea Print Recipe A breakfast or lunch idea that will keep you full for some time. I rate it a 1-star dish, very easy to make. CuisineSouth African Read more →
Savoury Mince
Savoury Mince Print Recipe A delicious and quick savoury mince that goes with anything. Serve on fresh bread, roti or on its own with a green salad. It is a Read more →
RSI Tart or pudding (RSI = Rich Sweet Irresistible)
RSI Tart or pudding (RSI = Rich Sweet Irresistible) Print Recipe This is just a lovely and weird combination of ingredients that works!! It is a bit expensive to make, Read more →
Moussaka
Moussaka Print Recipe This recipe is on an apron we bought in Corfu. For me, it is the best one and I have made it many times. It does take Read more →
Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight Print Recipe This is such an easy sweet treat to make at home and it really takes only a few minutes and ingredients. It is a 2-star rating, Read more →
Easy bread
This bread takes 5 minutes to prepare, the rest is just waiting and baking time. It is the easiest bread EVER and it was inspired by the lovely Jenny Jones Read more →
Blue Berry Pies
Blue Berry Pies Print Recipe This is easy-peasy pie……quick and very tasty. Serve with cream or ice cream. 2 Star, easy to prepare and make. CuisineAmerican Servings Prep Time 6 Read more →
When you think you are clever…………
On a trip to Argentina once we spend 1 week in Las Leñas, a ski resort in Argentina, located in the Mendoza Province, on the eastern side of the Andes Mountains. After Read more →
Tinned Fish Pie
Serve with a salad of your choice, but a good old Greek salad will do just fine. 1 Star rating – Very easy Print Recipe Servings Prep Time 6 people Read more →
Cucumber and Yoghurt dip (Tzatziki)
The easiest and most delightful dip ever Cucumber and Yoghurt dip (Tzatziki) Print Recipe 1 Star rating – Very easy Servings Prep Time 6 5 minutes Servings Prep Time 6 Read more →
Chocolate Cake with Smarties
A delightfully fun cake. Smartie Cake – Two Star Rating – Easy Print Recipe A delightfully fun cake. An original recipe by Carolie de Koster Servings Prep Time 12 people Read more →
Mock Crayfish Starter
A fantastic start to any meal Fish Starter – 2 Star rating – Easy Print Recipe Servings 6 People Servings 6 People Fish Starter – 2 Star rating – Easy Read more →
Luxury Trifle
This is not an everyday desert and a bit expensive, but make this for a special occasion and it will have your guests talking Trifle – 3 Star rating – Read more →
Sweet home-made Mustard
Mustard (sweet and tangy) 1 Star level – Very easy Print Recipe I think there is a place for canned goods. This mustard with condensed milk as the main ingredient Read more →
Quick and Easy Guava Delight
Guava Delight – Star rating 2 – Easy Print Recipe Easy and quick for a hot Summer’s day ……… Servings Prep Time 6 people 15 minutes Passive Time 2 hours Read more →
Russian Starter
Russia is a very diverse country to visit and it is so big you will pobaly never get everywhere but if you have a chance do. Think, beatufull churches, art, Read more →
Keep The Food Coming – Istanbul
On a trip a few years ago to Turkey, Pieter and I met up with a business associate who fetched us from Havalimanı International Airport, Istanbul’s main airport. We owned Read more →
Harrods
On our first ever trip to South America in 2003 and after a flight from Johannesburg via Sao Paulo, Brazil, Pieter and I found ourselves in beautiful Buenos Aires, the Read more →