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Roodeberg reinvents flavour into Easter hot cross buns
April brings about a certain cinnamon air to it, don’t you think? Our Capetonian autumns have been magical to experience, what with the bougainvillea vibrancy being accentuated by the yellowing, tawny street debris. I...
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Share The Love with Grace Stevens’ Treats!
Love and food are as intertwined as the rose vine that grew up the side of Juliette’s balcony.
Sharing a lovingly-made meal, especially a sweet treat, to celebrate romance is a pasttime that dates back...
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Rice Krispie Marshmallow Treats
Sticky, chewy, crunchy and luridly coloured, Rice Krispie Marshmallow Treats have no nutritional value and a load of sugar, which makes them perfect for a children's party.
I once came across a very sad little...
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How to Make Luscious Lemony Sour Cream Cheesecake
The addition of lemon and orange zest, sour cream and lemon juice turn this classic New York cheesecake recipe into something altogether lighter and less cloying than the standard. You can also use lime...
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How To Make Perfect Carrot Cake
Everyone needs a good carrot cake in their baking repertoire, and this is mine. I inherited the recipe from my mom Adele and have been making it for more than 30 years; heaven knows...
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How To Make Perfect Malva Pudding – A Recipe and some Twists
The Banting version of malva pudding is a carrot.
Because there is just no way this sugar bomb of a dessert can ever be Paleo-fied. Can it? Do we want the world to end?
Rich, delicious...
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How To Make Cape Seed Loaf – a classic spoon bread recipe
I love my oven. I love the way food is transformed in it - you turn on the heat, put in some raw ingredients, wait a bit and behold! Out comes edible magic. Since...
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