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On Recipes: Easy Caramel & Toffee Fridge Cheesecake

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ExMi

I’m a huuuge cheesecake fan. In fact, it’s probably the only kind of cake/dessert/sweet thing that I actually like. (Aside from Angel’s Cupcakes, of course!) I think I like cheesecake, because it’s not actually that sweet and it’s not actually … Continue reading →

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On Recipes: Pizza From Scratch

Posted on May 7, 2012 by ExMi

This recipe is one of my absolute favourites. It’s great for when you’ve got people over – make the bases and let them choose their own toppings and create their own pizza masterpieces. You could always buy pre-made bases, but … Continue reading →

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Foodie Celebs, Kitchen Ninjas and Masterchef-Inspired Dinners at MondoVino, Tsogo Sun

Posted on May 3, 2012 by ExMi

1. It’s about two weeks later, and I can still taste the deliciousness of every morsel that passed my lips at the Masterchef-inspired dinner I was invited to at the MondoVino restaurant at Sunsquare, Montecasino. 2. Tired of watching Masterchef … Continue reading →

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On Recipes: Chicken, Zucchini, Feta & Roasted Butternut Pasta

Posted on March 13, 2012 by ExMi

Yes, I know I mentioned in yesterday’s post that I’m attempting to cut carbs. But this recipe is something I made on Saturday night, for dinner for my fiance and his BFF. It was the weekend and obviously a cheat … Continue reading →

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On Obsessions

Posted on March 12, 2012 by ExMi

A few of my favourite things: If it’s blue and white, I’m all over it. I’m not really sure how it started, but I have a growing collection of Delft, blue willow and assorted other blue and white vintage crockery/vases … Continue reading →

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On Making The Perfect Lasagna

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ExMi

If there’s one reason that I’m sure that my fiance definitely wants to marry me – it’s because of the lasagna that I make. It’s his absolute favouritefavouritefavourite. One time at band camp when The Kid and I took a … Continue reading →

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Courgette and Feta Soup

Posted on February 9, 2012 by ExMi

My fiancé – who hates courgettes – adores this soup. It’s simple and delicious – a favourite of ours in winter. INGREDIENTS: * 2 large onions, peeled and roughly chopped * 2 potatoes, peeled and grated * 10-15 baby marrows, … Continue reading →

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On Recipes: Mini Yorkshire Puddings, No Roast Is Complete Without ‘Em

Posted on October 19, 2011 by ExMi

Before The Fiance, I had no idea what Yorkshire pudding was – it wasn’t something I grew up with, and I’d never encountered it before. While my family was big on roast Sunday lunches, they were always done on the … Continue reading →

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On Good Housekeeping – Not Just An Art, Now a Magazine

Posted on October 18, 2011 by ExMi

That’s what yesterday was all about. What was yesterday? Only the Good Housekeeping SA media introduction event. Held at the gorgeous Pick n Pay Good Food Studios in Bryanston – my BFF & I joined a few bloggers and other … Continue reading →

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YumYumYum On Sunday

Posted on August 14, 2011 by ExMi

My fiance is a vanilla man, all the way. Vanilla cakes, vanilla cupcakes, vanilla cookies – his choice over chocolate, any day. He even prefers white chocolate – ya, know – Milky Bar? Except when it comes to brownies – … Continue reading →

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