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Caramelizing - seeds, nuts and anything that your heart desires
Elevate your salad with caramelizing seeds or nuts.
Amber Crookes
Nov 17, 20201 min read


My Cheese Sauce
My classic cheese sauce that goes with EVERYTHING, okay, maybe not everything
Amber Crookes
Oct 2, 20202 min read


Croquembouche
An impressive dessert with an easy recipe. Perfect for any occasion when you would just like no dishes!
Amber Crookes
Sep 28, 20203 min read


How to deal with stale bread
Baguette, tomato relish, mozzarella and sweet basil with a balsamic reduction. All on once stale bread.
Amber Crookes
Sep 23, 20201 min read


Choc Chip Cookies
A recipe that everyone will love ,even the small kids!
Amber Crookes
Sep 21, 20201 min read


Creamy bacon and spring onion sauce
A delicious sauce that pairs with any pasta.
Amber Crookes
Sep 20, 20201 min read


Leg of Lamb Roast
What is a Sunday without a roast? Lame. So here's to an easy recipe for a moist leg of lamb to bring the family together.
Amber Crookes
Sep 20, 20201 min read


Olive and Oil Hillcrest can do better
Olive and oil has been one of my favourite places in Hillcrest to eat for quite some time, even my boyfriend and I had our first date...
Amber Crookes
Sep 17, 20202 min read


Sweet Potato Gnocchi - vegan friendly
A vegan friendly starter that is messy but so tasty.
Amber Crookes
Sep 15, 20202 min read


Mince Pies in September ?
The dessert that appears at Christmas time but deserves to shine all year round.
Amber Crookes
Sep 15, 20201 min read


Broccoli Salad
A super tasty salad to take with to any braai.
Amber Crookes
Sep 13, 20201 min read


How to Harvest Broccoli
Now that my broccoli's have grown nice and big - it's time to harvest ! When to harvest: When the broccoli starts to look a little yellow...
Amber Crookes
Sep 10, 20201 min read


Bulgar wheat, rocket and ricotta salad
A perfect afternoon snack that tastes amazing! Vegan option available.
Amber Crookes
Sep 9, 20202 min read


Baby Spinach, Bacon and Crouton salad
The perfect salad for an evening when you are entertaining - it's so easy and so tasty , everyone will love it!
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Sep 8, 20201 min read


Creating my veggie garden !
Ever thought of creating a vegetable garden, but didn't know where to start? Here are some tips along with costs to start your own garden.
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Sep 8, 20204 min read


The Almost Perfect Midlands Meander Route
A guide to some of the most incredible spots on the Midlands Meander. Some do's and do not's along the R103 for the perfect Sunday getaway.
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Sep 8, 20206 min read


Fresh Radish Three Ways
Fresh Radish prepared in 3 different ways to give your meal a twist
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Sep 8, 20201 min read


Homemade Ricotta Cheese
A simple recipe for delicious homemade Ricotta and Thyme Ricotta
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Sep 8, 20202 min read


Chicken Rolled in Bacon Stuffed with Homemade Ricotta and Spinach with radish 3 ways
Chicken Rolled in Bacon Stuffed with Homemade Ricotta and Spinach with radish 3 ways.
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Sep 8, 20201 min read


Pavlova and lemon curd
A simple pavlova and lemon curd that is fool proof! Take it to a braai/dinner and make everyone happy.
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Sep 8, 20203 min read
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