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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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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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On Recipes: Egyptian Bread With Vegetables & Nuts

Posted on February 28, 2011 by ExMi

New recipe books are high on my list of cool things to buy me, and this “Tastes of Africa” by Justice Kamanga is simply magnificent. This book is  it’s an interesting mix of African, Indian, Mediterranean and English dishes – … Continue reading →

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Things Keeping Me Sane This Week

Posted on August 24, 2010 by ExMi

1. Vodka in my sippy cup. When I get home from work, The Kid, The Boyfriend (he drives, while I drink) and I head to the park. I have my smokes in my back pocket and a sippy cup (borrowed … Continue reading →

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