Carolié de Koster’s long awaited cook book dedicated to filo pastry, the most versatile pastry dough, is hot off the press!!! The book consists of 220 pages of easy to follow text, supported by eye catching pictures, covering Authentic, Classic and Trendy recipes to entice the tastebuds! Savoury and sweet creations for healthy snacksContinue reading “Filo Fanfare Cookbook”
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Culinary Parties For Kids
Are you looking for a unique activity to keep the kids entertained at your child’s next birthday party? Look no further. Our culinary parties/events are popular with girls and boys from age 5! We’ll keep the kids busy so that you can relax and enjoy your child’s party too! You deserve it! We offer aContinue reading “Culinary Parties For Kids”
Customisable DIY 3D Gingerbread House Cookie Kit
Our Customisable DIY 3D Gingerbread House has a brand new look with a few new features – like a chimney, a porch, a cookie base, etc. It also has a variety of customisable features: the cookies in the kit can be made from gingerbread cookie dough or sugar cookie dough. We can even make it gluten-free! AllContinue reading “Customisable DIY 3D Gingerbread House Cookie Kit”
Decorated Gingerbread Houses
One of my favourite things about decorating a gingerbread house is that it is like a blank canvas, i.e. you can decorate it however you like! Below are a few ideas to decorate gingerbread houses. Also see the Ribboned Roof Gingerbread House as well as our brand new Gingerbread House design decorated as a SpookyContinue reading “Decorated Gingerbread Houses”
Ribboned Roof Gingerbread House
I have seen so many beautiful houses on Pinterest where the house panels are tied with ribbons, that I just had to give it a try. I am happy to say that it can definitely be done! And that it is actually easier to done than you might think! The hardest thing to do wasContinue reading “Ribboned Roof Gingerbread House”
Topdeck Pudding
This dessert is a combination of two of South Africa’s most popular puddings – milk tart and malva pudding. It consists of a moist malva pudding base with a creamy milk tart topping. It is to die for!
F.R.I.E.N.D.S-themed Cookie Cutters
If you are planning a F.R.I.E.N.D.S-themed event in the near future – whether it is a birthday party, a bachelorette party, a kitchen tea or baby shower – our new F.R.I.E.N.D.S-themed cookie cutter & stamp sets are just what you need to bake and decorate cookies that will almost look to good to eat!
Easter 2021 Workshops For Kids
Kids are guaranteed to have a lot of creative fun at our Easter 2021 culinary workshop!
Easter 2021 DIY Cookie Kits
Easter 2021 is around the corner! If you are looking for an activity to keep your kids busy during the Easter holidays, look no further! With our Do-It-Yourself Easter-themed Cookie Kits your kids will be able to let the creative juices flow while creating edible art! Adults will love to do it too! Our kitsContinue reading “Easter 2021 DIY Cookie Kits”
Culinary Party In A Box
If you are a mom who prefers to “do it yourself” when it comes to planning and executing your child’s birthday parties, creating a culinary activity to keep the kids busy during the party has never been easier. Our “Culinary Party In A Box” has everything you need! It includes step-by-step instructions, to chef’s hats,Continue reading “Culinary Party In A Box”
Valentine’s-themed Do-It-Yourself Cookie Kits
Love is in the air …. well, almost. If you are looking for a unique way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got just the thing! One of our Valentine’s Day-themed Cookie Kits is sure to impress your Valentine! As usual, there is something for everyone’s budget – from mug huggers toContinue reading “Valentine’s-themed Do-It-Yourself Cookie Kits”
Festive Season 2020 Do-It Yourself Cookie Kits
Are you looking for a fun and creative activity to keep your kids (or yourself!) busy during the Festive Season? Or a unique gift for that special family member, friend, colleague or client? Look no further. Our Do-It-Yourself Cookie Kits are just the thing! Our kits consist of everything you need to create a culinaryContinue reading “Festive Season 2020 Do-It Yourself Cookie Kits”
Do-It-Yourself Snowflake Cookie Kit
Decorating Festive Season-themed cookies is just what is needed to get into the Festive Season spirit. Let your creative juices flow and turn these Snowflake cookies into a variety of designs that look almost to good to eat. Whether you bought our Do-It-Yourself Snowflake Cookie Kit or baked the cookies yourself, below are step-by-step instructionsContinue reading “Do-It-Yourself Snowflake Cookie Kit”
Got Alcohol?
Now that we are in Level 3 of the lockdown in South Africa, and the alcohol ban is lifted, we can (finally) buy alcohol again! I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait to make some of my favourite recipes containing some kind of alcohol as an ingredient. Whether it is beer, wine, brandyContinue reading “Got Alcohol?”
Prawn Stuffed Calamari Tubes With Rosé Sauce
A recipe that will certainly win compliments – if not prizes! Serve as a starter with crispy bread and salad or as a main meal with rice and lightly cooked vegetables. Note: Select large calamari tubes for a quick and neat to make dish!
Lamb Recipes
South Africa is renowned for its high quality lamb. Everyone has a favourite – whether it is lamb tjops on the braai on a Saturday night or leg of lamb for Sunday lunch. Lamb is versatile and delicious and one of our favourite meats to eat. Below are a few delicious recipes from my blogContinue reading “Lamb Recipes”
Duck à l’Orange
Duck à l’orange, aka Canard a la Bigarade, is a classic French dish consisting of whole roasted duck with orange sauce. It is probably one of the most well known of all the duck dishes. It is said that it was the American chef, Julia Child, who made Duck à l’Orange famous with her popular recipeContinue reading “Duck à l’Orange”
Baked Ricotta Cheesecake
This citrussy cake is not only crustless, it is also flourless! It is also quick and easy to make.
Bread Recipes
Craving freshly baked bread? Why don’t you bake it yourself! Did you know that you can bake bread at home with a few basic ingredients? You don’t even need bread flour! Or yeast! This selection of recipes from my blog includes bread recipes from a variety of cuisines – from Italian to French, Greek andContinue reading “Bread Recipes”
Peppermint Crisp Tart
This popular South African dessert is to die for! You only need four ingredients, so make it today!