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SOUP IS NOT JUST FOR WINTER! BE INSPIRED BY THESE SUMMERY SOUPS
Cold cucumber soup with dried tomatoes and mozzarella

SOUP IS NOT JUST FOR WINTER! BE INSPIRED BY THESE SUMMERY SOUPS

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:21 November 24
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Although soup is synonymous with winter, it’s time to rethink soup and try delicious variations for the perfect summer lunch.  Johandré Grobler, Executive Chef at ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria, loves…

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Battle of the Baristas

Battle of the Baristas

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:27 May 24
  • Post category:Recipes

Africa introduced coffee to the world, so it’s hardly surprising that South Africa boasts some of the finest baristas on the continent as well as a thriving coffee culture.  …

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Harissa Butter Roasted Mushrooms with Spicy Lemon yoghurt

Harissa Butter Roasted Mushrooms with Spicy Lemon yoghurt

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:19 December 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

HARISSA BUTTER ROASTED MUSHROOMS WITH SPICY LEMON YOGHURT Quick pickled onions:1  red onion (very thinly sliced)1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1 tbsp sugart tso sea salt flakesYoghurt sauce250 ml plain double…

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Let’s get festive!

Let’s get festive!

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:28 November 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

It's the last week of November and soon the official countdown to the festive season will begin. I do not know about you, but I prefer light meals during the…

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Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Turmeric Roasted Mushrooms

Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Turmeric Roasted Mushrooms

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:8 November 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 75g raw cashew nuts 1 large white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 kg cauliflower, roughly chopped, stem included ½ tsp ground turmeric 1 litre vegetable…

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Veg Kebabs with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Veg Kebabs with Creamy Avocado Dressing

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:25 October 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Sunnier days, mean easy and light meals. We are still celebrating Mushrooms in October, for Breast Cancer Awareness month. This could either be the main meal or a side dish…

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Mushrooms maximise heart health

Mushrooms maximise heart health

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:27 September 23
  • Post category:FYI/Let's Eat!/Recipes

It’s World Heart Day on 29 September, which leaves just enough time for a few fungi-first steps to a more heart-healthy lifestyle. In general, heart health is all about positive…

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FUNGI’S FOODIE CREDENTIALS

FUNGI’S FOODIE CREDENTIALS

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:13 September 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

You’ve probably heard cooks describe fresh mushrooms as sponges. Yes, that does mean they will become waterlogged if washed. But, on the positive side, it also means that mushrooms will…

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Muscles from mushrooms

Muscles from mushrooms

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:9 August 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

DID YOU KNOW? Your results in the gym will be about the same whether you follow a meat-heavy lifestyle like keto, or adopt a vegan eating plan with lots of mushrooms?…

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Umami Mushroom Rigatoni

Umami Mushroom Rigatoni

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:27 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 250g rigatoni pasta (or another similar short pasta) 4 large portabello mushrooms 250g portabellini mushrooms 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 1 large bunch fresh thyme…

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Hi! I’m Cisca, mother to Hudson and Levi and wife to Daniel. I am a lecturer by day and content creator / influencer at night. I have always loved Beauty and Fashion and my blog gives me the opportunity to be creative. This blog is also about finding yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Motherhood can be a daunting experience and I’m here to share my ups and downs and at the same time review Get ready and enjoy this journey with me.

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