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South Africans know and love their potjies and everyone has their secret recipe. What we don’t always have time for is the long, slow cook over the fire. Instant Pot means a potjie becomes possible on a weeknight, even after work. And, if you need the smokey flavour...
Ingredients Chicken: I used boneless chicken for this – breast to be specific. I have not tried with bone in yet, but I’m sure it would work. Simply cook for 2/3 minutes longer. Chicken broth (or water): I recommend using a cup of chicken or vegetable broth, I used a...
To make your life much easier, here's my week's grocery list that can help you with your shopping. I had to shop for a new blender this week because Malik took it upon himself to break my 5 year old blender... LOL As a range of South African health organisations have...
FEEDING THREE TUMMIES Feeding three biiig boy tummies can be a never ending affair and I could easily find myself in the kitchen 24/7. My solution? Food Jars. These are jars stored and topped up weekly with the goodies that the boys each love and can mix and match to...
My one frustration with making oats in the mornings especially before school, is that risk of it spilling over because I'm juggling so much. Instant Pot has saved my life! Thes Instant Pot is not exactly instant but what it does do is: You are able to turn it on and...
INGREDIENTS 1/2 ripe avocado Chia Seeds 4 ripe bananas (sliced and can be frozen) 2 cup fresh mixed berries (use strawberries/raspberries/blueberry) 4 large handfuls spinach 2 small handful kale (optional) 3 - 4 cups milk (try use non sweetened and dairy free where...
BREAKFAST Avo Porridge/Smoothie Bowl These are going to be a hit with the kids, just don’t tell them what’s in it until they finish the delicious porridge... Then break it to them... Lol Make This Other Recipes You Should Try Spinach Smoothie/Porridge Bowl Make This...
INGREDIENTS 3 dates, pitted 1 medium banana sliced and frozen preferred 1/2 avocado, cut into chunks 1/2-1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 2 tbsp raw cacao or cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract tiny pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes...
Every other day of this lockdown has been about figuring out a way to insert little moments of joys and adventure into our little (maybe not so little, because I feel like I have a lot of children) family. Today’s adventure, to try out the Jungle Crunchalots cereal, I...
Season 2 of The Sit Down is here! As we kick off this next season a quick reminder that The Sit Down Tour is kicking off it’s first event in Johannesburg on April 4. Tickets are online so book yours for an amazing lineup of speakers who will be helping us...
This episode is all about how we can deal with fussy eaters and make sure kids get maximum nutritional benefit from the meals we cook at home. Whether it’s kids who refuse to eat their veggies or children with allergies- this is all about getting useful tips on how...
I honestly don’t need saving from food and wine… Even Madame Evodia knows I don’t… perhaps food needs to be saved from my grasp. So, I am extremely excited to partner with Stellenbosch Wine Live bringing the festival right to our backyard...
2016 my family and I are eating hearty and healthy. We’re also exploring the no meat thing. Tough but we’ve mastered 2 weeks onto the 3rd week. (Dad and I had a cheat in between?)… But I’m personally loving the feeling of healthy and clean...
Kids love Mac & Cheese and my kids are no different… Especially Morgan. I’m going to start inviting my 4 year old into the kitchen with me – boy and all! And this is the first meal I feel we can try out together. This recipe is ready in literally...
