While the days are getting slightly shorter as we move towards the end of February in the Cape, the bountiful summer fruit harvests are almost beyond their peak. I love …
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Crustless milk tart
It was only a matter of time before I would do a post on one of the most loved South African classic sweet treats: the dreamy milk tart. Being a …
The flourless chocolate cake that broke my food processor
While watching “The Delicious Miss Dahl” the other day on BBC Lifestyle, I jotted down Sophie’s recipe for a decadent flourless chocolate cake. For those who haven’t had the pleasure …
Chocolate Eclairs
There are a few deceiving “so-called basic” dishes in the food world. Deceivingly difficult, that is. Take a béchamel sauce for example: only flour, butter and milk, but it can …
Classic créme caramel
Most people who grew up in the late 70’s and early 80’s in SA with a TV, would remember the TV ad for “Flanby” by “Chambouchee”. I cannot seem to …
Custard and cream layer cake with brandied cherries
This cake is a complete shortcut from beginning to end: anyone can make it! And yes, you can also go the long route and make all the different parts yourself, …
Easy peasy pavlova that’ll impress your guests
Pavlova must be one of the most beautiful desserts in the world. The fantastic thing is that it’s dead easy to make, and it never seizes to impress my guests. …
Summer sunshine fridge tart
My Mother makes a cottage cheese fridge tart that I absolutely cannot resist. She makes it for all special occasions, and always have it ready in the fridge when we …
Classic chocolate mousse
I have a confession to make. After my blog post on tiramisu last week, where I mentioned what a sucker I am for mousse desserts, I talked myself into such …
Time for tiramisu
I’m a shamelessly decadent dessert person. I sometimes substitute whole main meals for great desserts. I especially love any kind of mousse, and that’s why tiramisu always gets my vote. …