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Steak & Mushroom Niçoise Salad

Steak & Mushroom Niçoise Salad

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

Serves 4 Ingredients: Dressing: 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp honey Salt and pepper, to…

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Speedy Chopped Mushroom & Lamb Curry

Speedy Chopped Mushroom & Lamb Curry

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

Perfect for comfort food as we are still experiencing some rainy and wet weather. This recipe serves 4-6. Ingredients: 500g leg of lamb, deboned and diced into small cubes 1…

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New Instax Square SQ40 brings ease of use to instant cameras

New Instax Square SQ40 brings ease of use to instant cameras

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:22 June 23
  • Post category:FYI

Fujifilm South Africa has announced the Instax Square SQ40, the latest model in the range of Instax instant cameras and printers. The Square SQ40 is a retro-inspired analogue instant camera…

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MAKING SENSE OF OVER-THE-COUNTER COLD AND FLU MEDICATION

MAKING SENSE OF OVER-THE-COUNTER COLD AND FLU MEDICATION

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:22 June 23
  • Post category:FYI

More people are choosing to self-medicate colds and flu than ever before, but with literally hundreds of over-the-counter (OTC) remedies available inside a pharmacy, how do you know which one(s)…

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A Feast Fit for a King!

A Feast Fit for a King!

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:15 June 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Five fabulous Father’s Day recipes to make for that extra special Dad! Sunday, June 18 is Father’s Day in South Africa and to mark the occasion and help plan the…

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Eggplant Lasagne Boats

Eggplant Lasagne Boats

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

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 500g white button mushrooms 1 onion, finely diced 1 carrot, finely grated 1 stalk celery, finely diced 2 cloves of garlic, sliced 250g lean beef mince 1…

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Chicken & Mushroom Marsala

Chicken & Mushroom Marsala

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

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 large free-range chicken breasts, sliced in half ½ cup flour 500g portabellini mushrooms, sliced 2 shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 4 sprigs of…

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Fun Facts for Fudge Day!

Fun Facts for Fudge Day!

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

In honour of International Fudge Day, which is celebrated on Friday, June 16, here are some fun fudge facts as well as three very different fudge recipes from the chefs at…

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READY TO STIR UP SOME COMPETITION? ENTER THE BAR & BEVERAGE AWARDS NOW!

READY TO STIR UP SOME COMPETITION? ENTER THE BAR & BEVERAGE AWARDS NOW!

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:31 May 23
  • Post category:FYI

The inaugural South African Bar & Beverage Awards is set to become the most significant recognition one can achieve in the drinks industry, placing it alongside other prestigious international drinks…

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Mushroom & Quinoa Burger Paired with Blacksmith Wines Limbo Red (pairing notes below)

Mushroom & Quinoa Burger Paired with Blacksmith Wines Limbo Red (pairing notes below)

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:30 May 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato 3 large portobello mushrooms 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 cup cooked quinoa (from about ½ uncooked) ¾ cup…

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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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