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Nespresso Spiced Coconut Coffee

Nespresso Spiced Coconut Coffee

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:12 April 21
  • Post category:Recipes

Recipe by Zola Nene An explosion of tastes to take you to the southernmost tip of Africa. The Spiced Coconut Coffee is inspired by the flavours of a Koesister. Your…

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Life made easy with McCain and Sea Harvest

Life made easy with McCain and Sea Harvest

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:18 February 21
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Our lives have changed drastically in 2020. Although many people felt that 2020 should just end, we find ourselves in pretty much the same position in 2021. We are living…

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TWO SIMPLY PERFECT RECIPES SPECIALLY DEVELOPED FOR KRONE MCC BY GEORGIA EAST

TWO SIMPLY PERFECT RECIPES SPECIALLY DEVELOPED FOR KRONE MCC BY GEORGIA EAST

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:10 February 21
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

TO SERVE WITH KRONE BOREALIS CUVÉE BRUT The Krone MCC team asked well-known foodie Georgia East to dream up some recipes for simply perfect dishes that seamlessly pair with Krone…

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RETRO PRAWN & AVO RITZ COCKTAIL RECIPE

RETRO PRAWN & AVO RITZ COCKTAIL RECIPE

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:19 December 20
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/Let's Eat!/Recipes

Chef Debbie Mclaughlin, from Hilda's Kitchen, has created this appetising starter, Retro Prawn & Avo Ritz Cocktail, to serve to your guests this festive season with a glass of Groote…

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South Africans Pledge with Lancewood® for Quality Mealtime

South Africans Pledge with Lancewood® for Quality Mealtime

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:29 October 20
  • Post category:Let's Eat!

Over the past two weeks, thousands of South African families have taken the Lancewood Quality Time™ Pledge, committing to at least one distraction-free meal every week. A recent research survey…

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Café Societi

Café Societi

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:28 October 20
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Lifestyle

Exceptional Coffee and Great Food The team at Societi Bistro, have welcomed a new member to their family: Café Societi. Located at 50 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town. Café Societi…

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Mashed Potato Bread Recipe

Mashed Potato Bread Recipe

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:22 October 20
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

With the final week of cooking with the new McCain Spring campaign I really wanted to try something completely different. Something that I have never ever made. You won't believe…

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High Tea at Charly’s Bakery

High Tea at Charly’s Bakery

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:21 October 20
  • Post category:Let's Eat!

Charly's Bakery on 38 Cantebury Street in Cape Town, has become synonymous to the place where all sugarcoated dreams come true! It is one of the places that people have…

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Cooking with Jamie Oliver- Broccoli & Tuna Pasta

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:16 October 20
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

The following recipe is from Jamie Oliver's Cook Book 7 Way. I have adapted the recipe slightly. Photograph: Levon Bliss Ingredients 1 head of broccoli 4 garlic gloves (YES!!!) Half…

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Cooking with Jamie Oliver- Cauliflower Cheese Pasta

Cooking with Jamie Oliver- Cauliflower Cheese Pasta

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:15 October 20
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

The following recipe is from Jamie Oliver's Cook Book 7 Ways. I have adapted it slightly. Photograph Levon Bliss Ingredients 100 g stale sourdough bread (this is to crumble on…

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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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