by dani | May 5, 2026 | Dessert Recipes, South African Recipes
A soft pistachio olive oil cake layered with raspberry jam and finished with a lightly sweet thyme buttercream. Topped with fresh raspberries, it’s simple, balanced, and feels just a bit special. This cake started as a mix of two different recipes but slowly turned...
by dani | Feb 12, 2026 | Dessert Recipes, South African Recipes
Spiced Pecan Sourdough Pudding This honey pecan sourdough pudding cake is pure comfort. A fluffy, lightly tangy sponge soaked in a glossy honey-brown sugar syrup, finished with crunchy pecans and served warm with melting ice cream. For the pudding:3/4 cup chopped...
by dani | Aug 16, 2025 | Dessert Recipes, South African Recipes
This deliciously nostalgic Apple Malva Pudding Tart is the kind of dessert that feels like a warm hug. Soft, syrupy, packed with apples and a touch of spice, it’s comfort food at its best. Whether you know it as “appeltert” or are discovering it for the...
by dani | Jul 9, 2025 | Main Dishes
This Thai curry brothy chicken stew is my go-to winter recipe when I want something warm, bold, and nourishing without a lot of fuss. It’s richer than soup, lighter than a full-on stew, and packed with veggies, flavour, and comfort – all made in one pot. Why...
by dani | Apr 3, 2025 | Bread Recipes, Sourdough Recipes
These sourdough hot cross buns are the ultimate Easter bake, blending spiced fruitiness with a soft, enriched crumb. Few things evoke the comfort of Easter quite like a tray of hot cross buns fresh from the oven. But these aren’t just any buns – they’re...
