Peppermint Crisp Ice Cream Sandwiches

Peppermint Crisp Ice Cream Sandwiches

Heritage Day 2017

Heritage Day is just around the corner – 24 September and I have the easiest treat to serve in celebration of this day. Let’s be honest, we, us South Africans, find Peppermint Crisp tart irresistible. It’s one of the most familiar and simple go-to desserts and it is most certainly ALWAYS a hit!

This special treat has taken the ordinary Peppermint Crisp tart to the next level, and it could not be easier to prepare. CONTINUE READING

Gluten-free Pink Flapjacks

Gluten-free Pink Flapjacks

We are trying very hard to limit our added sugar and bread intake. I am constantly trying to get my hands on easy recipes for food that we are ‘allowed’ to eat. These flapjacks take a few minutes to prepare and are gluten-free with no added sugar, which makes them a great breakfast or as a snack throughout the day. The kids will also love these pink flapjacks – with no colourants! CONTINUE READING

Matcha Blondie Cheesecake Bars

Matcha Blondie Cheesecake Bars

If you have never heard of matcha or even better yet, tasted it, where the heck have you been for the last year? Either love it or hate it, just give it a try first!

I want Matcha More!

Basically, matcha is stone-ground green tea leaves. Matcha is packed with so many powerful anti-oxidants and has a range of health-benefits.  Drinking one cup of matcha equals to 10 cups of regularly brewed green tea. This is because if you are drinking a cup of matcha you are actually consuming the whole leaf and the healthy components that are in the leaves.  Although matcha is said to be exceptionally good for your health, be sure not to consume more than a cup per day as it is quite high in lead. CONTINUE READING