Warning – this pasta could lead to over eating!
Adam is working tonight at the State of the Nation Address so I thought I would treat myself to a little bacon in my dinner. I am also teaching later so I thought...
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Woweee, 2012 has come in with a bang of validation, recognition and exposure. Last week I was selected among the top 10 best local food blogs for the Eat In awards....
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Pimm’s anyone?
If you have ever drunk a well made Pimm’s cup, I’m sure you will agree that it tastes like a breath of fresh summer air on a late afternoon! It is light, fruity...
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Chermoula and coconut milk baked fish
I developed this recipe earlier this week after a client requested a saucy fish dish. I was inspired after last weeks Moroccan explorations, so I decided to experiment...
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Tiramisu with hints of bourbon and orange.
Yesterday was the third time I have made tiramisu in a month and each time has been sumptuously satisfying. I have added a few little twists to the traditional recipes...
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Super quick cereal bars
This morning a friend of mine sent me a link to a recipe for cereal bars. The recipes was so simple and I had all the ingredients at home, so I whipped up a batch...
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Vanilla, berries and birthdays!
I was very excited to have three good excuses to bake one of my favourite cakes today. We are celebrating the birthday of a friend, I just bought a bottle of Vanilla...
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Artichokes – A life long love affair!
My love affair with artichokes is so well known by my family and friends that for my 21st birthday my mother painted me a painting of artichokes which now hangs in my...
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The things you find in other peoples kitchens!
As I write today I am sitting on a fluffy rug in front of a crackling fireplace in our family holiday home out in Betty’s Bay. It has been cold and rainy and the...
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Long journey to Palak Paneer!
On Monday we had Palak paneer for dinner. For those of you who are not that familiar with Indian food, paneer is an Indian soft white cheese and palak is a spinach...
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Wellington Weekend
This weekend I made a Beef Wellington for the first time with my beloved Annika (@anysroad). I usually don’t cook fiddly high maintenance food but this was a special...
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Olivia’s pizza party!
I’m not going to dwell on this, but my computer is on the fritz and I’m working off of Adam’s and I don’t have the things (like my photo library...
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Bacon, herb and butter bean soup
I bought dried butter beans the other day and every time I saw the packet I was a bit perplexed as to what to do with them. So on Monday I soaked and cooked them, on...
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Lasagne al pesto!
I have five good reasons for making lasagne al pesto on a Monday morning. It was Monday and Mondays suck so one needs comfort food to ease the pain. My basil bushes are...
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Thekla is a teacher and seeker, a foodie and a yogi.
Offering customized training in cookery and yoga, she aims at making your life healthier – the easy way.
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