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August 19, 2020June 29, 2023Cakes and Desserts

Coconut Barfi Bites

Coconut Barfi Bites Ingredients270g desiccated coconut385g sweetened condensed milk2 tsp ground cardamomPinch of salt300 g good quality milk chocolate, choppedFlakey sea salt, optional MethodPrepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, mix coconut, condensed milk, ground cardamom, and salt. Mix till combined. Scoop out 1 tbsp of the coconut […]

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020Breakfast Ideas Cakes and Desserts

Chocolate Lamington Pancakes

Pancake day has come and gone but this idea for Chocolate Lamington Pancakes has been lingering on in my mind for a few months now. They’re delicious,light and fluffy, dipped in a delicious chocolate sauce and desiccated coconut served with a side of raspberries. When I first mentioned this idea to my husband I remember […]

August 18, 2018August 1, 2020South African Classics

South African Classic – Chocolate Chai Melkkos

You have to try this traditional South African pudding, perfect especially when enjoyed on a cold winter’s night. This is my own take on this delicious South African staple. Here’s how you can make it Ingredients 3 cups full cream milk 3 tablespoons sugar – I used Natura Golden castor sugar 2 sticks cinnamon 1 […]

June 8, 2018June 19, 2018Cakes and Desserts

Gulab jamun

I have been craving gulab jamuns FOREVER! And I’ve always thought it would take me forever to make but I couldnt have been more wrong, this recipe is absolutely simple in other words FOOL PROOF! Dipped in a warm rose syrup and rolled in desiccated coconut hmmm…. doesn’t get any better. Plus I gotta start […]