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A FESTIVE SEASON FEAST FROM GEORGIA EAST AND KRONE

A FESTIVE SEASON FEAST FROM GEORGIA EAST AND KRONE

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:17 November 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines/Recipes

Sustainably Sourced Crayfish Risotto with Paprika Browned Butter To Enjoy with Krone Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut Georgia East, highly respected cook, writer, food stylist, photographer and author of West Coast Wander and her…

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Sense of Place Pavlova wreath with summer berries

Sense of Place Pavlova wreath with summer berries

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:16 November 22
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

By www.thefoodfox.com There are few better desserts to serve on a hot summer’s day than a beautiful pavlova topped with tufts of whipped cream and seasonal fruit. It is light,…

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Roodeberg adds a fresh twist to the traditional braai

Roodeberg adds a fresh twist to the traditional braai

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

Roodeberg, South Africa’s iconic heritage wine with a lifetime of stories in every bottle, is best enjoyed around the braai with family and friends.While Roodeberg has evolved over time since…

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SAMFA – Grilled Mushroom Salad Pizza

SAMFA – Grilled Mushroom Salad Pizza

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:16 September 22
  • 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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Love at first bite with P!ckers by McCain

Love at first bite with P!ckers by McCain

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:14 September 22
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Press Release

In an effort to meet the demand for quality shared meal options, McCain's latest appetiser addition, P!ckers, will help restaurants offer consumers quality shared meal options. The post-pandemic era has…

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SAMFA – Braai Mushrooms with Chickpea Stuffing

SAMFA – Braai Mushrooms with Chickpea Stuffing

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:13 September 22
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Makes  8 Ingredients: Tahini lemon drizzle: 4 cloves garlic 80ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 150g tahini ½ tsp ground cumin Pinch salt Lemony breadcrumbs: 2 Tbsp olive oil 50g breadcrumbs…

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Mushroom Bánh Mì

Mushroom Bánh Mì

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:17 August 22
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Anyone up for some Mushroom Bánh Mì? This is the perfect meal to have during the week, or lazy weekends. Something that the whole family will enjoy. You can add…

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NEDERBURG BARONNE’S A HOT FAVOURITE OF JUDGES

NEDERBURG BARONNE’S A HOT FAVOURITE OF JUDGES

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:17 July 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines/Recipes

Smooth, suave and swagalicious, that’s Baronne. The 2020 vintage of Mzanzi’s much loved Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend has made it onto the top ten list of Winemag’sPrescient Signature Red Blend Report for…

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Vegan Creamy Cashew Nut Mushroom Soup

Vegan Creamy Cashew Nut Mushroom Soup

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:14 July 22
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 650g mixed cultivated mushrooms (big browns, portabellos, portabellinis, buttons etc) 1 large onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar 1 Tbsp white miso…

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Mushroom Breadsticks with Mushroom Tzatziki

Mushroom Breadsticks with Mushroom Tzatziki

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:13 July 22
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Makes 18 breadsticks Ingredients: 250g baby portabellini / baby button mushrooms, sliced 500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 10g salt 10g instant dry yeast 400ml warm water…

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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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