The countdown to Christmas is nearing the end. Our tree is decorated with homemade clay stars and some clear baubles with photographs of fond memories with Mackenzie. The Christmas presents under the tree has her, in pure childlike excitement, carefully shaking, smelling and weighing in on what each one might be. My Christmas menu is … Read More
Showing all posts in December 2021
The Final Countdown
I was supposed to post Monday, but I sat mulling over the 3rd part of my Christmas series which I planned to be about Christmas lunch. I had an idea what I wanted it to be about but as time rolled on and things got busy and I didn’t feel the “groove” on my first idea. … Read More
Ginger Apricot Dumpling
This is fail proof recipe we have used for ages during cold winter months. Easily halved and can be served with Custard. 1 1/2 cups of Cake Flour 2 teaspoon Bi Carbonate of Soda 1/4 cup of Milk 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 3/4 cup of water 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder 1/2 cup of apricot … Read More
Watermelon and Feta Salad
This is such a refreshing easy salad that will be the talk of the dinner table. Goes well on a hot summer day when you need something light and easy. ¼ Small seedless watermelon, cut into wedges 2 wheels feta cheese ¼ cup (125ml) pipped black olives (optional) Handful of fresh mint leaves Crushed black pepper … Read More