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Say hello to Angostura’s latest bitters- orange and cocoa

Say hello to Angostura’s latest bitters- orange and cocoa

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:13 April 23
  • Post category:FYI

The South African launch of ANGOSTURA® orange bitters and ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters was a sparkling occasion with liberal dashes of dramatic flair, from the classy cocktails to the cutting-edge laser…

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Roasted Mushrooms & Asparagus with Soft Boiled Eggs and Herb Vinaigrette

Roasted Mushrooms & Asparagus with Soft Boiled Eggs and Herb Vinaigrette

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

Serves 4 Ingredients: Herb vinaigrette: 45ml red wine vinegar 30ml fresh lemon juice 45ml olive oil 4 Tbsp fresh soft herbs, chopped (basil, coriander & Italian parsley work well) 1…

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Roodeberg fits like a glove with autumn comfort food

Roodeberg fits like a glove with autumn comfort food

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:12 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

One of my favourite seasons has got to be Autumn. I love the colors all around us, and nothing is more satisfying than comfort food. One of my all time…

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Braised Kale & Cabbage with Miso Mushrooms

Braised Kale & Cabbage with Miso Mushrooms

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:12 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: Braise: 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 heads green baby cabbage, sliced 1 bunch kale, stems stripped & leaves sliced roughly 375ml chicken or vegetable…

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Balsamic Mushrooms with Beans, Broccoli & Ancient Grains

Balsamic Mushrooms with Beans, Broccoli & Ancient Grains

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:11 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: Mushrooms: 500g mixed cultivated mushrooms, sliced into similar sizes for even cooking 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 cloves garlic,…

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Baked Mushroom Brown Rice

Baked Mushroom Brown Rice

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:10 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 ½ cups long grain brown rice 2 ½ cups water, boiled 1 tsp salt 500g mixed cultivated mushrooms, sliced…

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Roasted Mushroom, Fennel & Grape Salad

Roasted Mushroom, Fennel & Grape Salad

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:7 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 medium fennel bulbs 500g pink grapes, seedless 500g white button mushrooms, sliced in half 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 Tbsp red…

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Mushroom & Masoor Dal Tikki / Mushroom & Red Lentil Fritters

Mushroom & Masoor Dal Tikki / Mushroom & Red Lentil Fritters

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:6 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Makes ± 15 medium sized fritters Ingredients: Coriander & mint chutney: 2 bunches fresh coriander 1 small bunch fresh mint 1 green chilli 1 knob fresh ginger, peeled 1 Tbsp…

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DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY PLAYS LEADING ROLE AT HISTORIC CONCOURS MONDIAL 

DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY PLAYS LEADING ROLE AT HISTORIC CONCOURS MONDIAL 

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:4 April 23
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/Press Release

Wines from the Durbanville Wine Valley (DWV) have ascended to even greater international prominence following their stellar performance at this year’s historic Concours Mondial du Sauvignon wine show. Hosted in…

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Dairy Free Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Casserole

Dairy Free Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Casserole

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:4 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 free-range chicken breasts 250g portabellini mushrooms, sliced 1 white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp ground almonds / almond flour 4 Tbsp nut butter,…

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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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