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TAGLIATELLE WITH MUSHROOMS AND WHITE PEPPER

TAGLIATELLE WITH MUSHROOMS AND WHITE PEPPER

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:24 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 This is a very modest way of serving freshly made tagliatelle, but without a doubt one of the tastiest. Sprinkle the dish with chopped flat leaved parsley. 400…

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Mushroom Bolognaise recipe

Mushroom Bolognaise recipe

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

Serves 6 Ingredients: 500g portabellini or white button mushrooms 1 onion, finely diced 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 large carrot, finely grated 1 large zucchini, finely grated 2 cloves…

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Grilled mushroom Salad Pizza

Grilled mushroom Salad Pizza

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:22 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Makes 2 medium sized pizzas Ingredients: ± 500g store bought pizza dough 2 large portabello mushrooms 2 garlic cloves, grated 250ml tomato based pizza/ pasta sauce 300g mozzarella, grated 150g…

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Curried Mushroom Naan Pizza

Curried Mushroom Naan Pizza

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:21 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

In the heart of winter there's nothing better than a comforting, flavoursome bowls of pasta or an irresistible, crispy and cheesy pizza. And both sensationally better topped with umami-rich meaty mushrooms! …

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Breaking the stigma

Breaking the stigma

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:20 July 23
  • Post category:Press Release

BIC Shines a light on men’s mental health through self-care. Societal expectations of masculinity often place immense pressure on men, leading to feelings of isolation, stress, and reluctance to seek…

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Get Ready to Be Captivated

Get Ready to Be Captivated

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:20 July 23
  • Post category:FYI

MOYA Returns to the Stage with an Explosive Revamp and New Cast Members! Brace yourselves, circus enthusiasts! Zip Zap's sensational production, MOYA, is back and better than ever, dazzling audiences…

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Celebrate Christmas in July at Louisvale

Celebrate Christmas in July at Louisvale

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:20 July 23
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/FYI/Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Louisvale Wines, a popular destination for wine lovers and event enthusiasts, invites guests to an enchanting Christmas in July dinner.  The event takes place on 28 July at 6pm and…

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LE RICHE, STELLENBOSCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIALISTS FOR 27 YEARS

LE RICHE, STELLENBOSCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIALISTS FOR 27 YEARS

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:20 July 23
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/FYI/Press Release/Proudly SA wines

For 27 years, Le Riche have made it their business to produce the definitive expression of a Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, to great acclaim. From the very beginning, Le Riche have pursued…

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The International Marimba & Steelpan Festival is back, celebrating African rhythms and global unity

The International Marimba & Steelpan Festival is back, celebrating African rhythms and global unity

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:20 July 23
  • Post category:FYI

Education Africa is delighted to announce the highly anticipated annual International Marimba & Steelpan Festival will take place over the weekend of 29 and 30 July 2023 at St Dominic’s School for…

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Cape Town voted best city in the world! Green Point hotel offers an incredible deal

Cape Town voted best city in the world! Green Point hotel offers an incredible deal

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:18 July 23
  • Post category:FYI/Press Release

South Africa and Cape Town have been named the best places in the world to travel, voted for by readers of The Telegraph in the United Kingdom. Yearly readers of the British newspaper…

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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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