Lime & Coconut Rice Pudding

Lime & Coconut Rice Pudding

When Life Gives You Limes…

Oppositely  to South Africa, limes are widely available and inexpensive in Lagos. The perfectly yellow, conveniently available lemons that we are used to in South Africa, on the other hand, are imported and costly in Lagos. In Nigeria life does not give you lemons, but rather limes. And when life gives you limes, you incorporate it in as much dishes or drinks as you possibly can. 

I adore the scent of limes. Have you ever walked past a lime tree overflowing with lime blossoms? It really is intoxicating. Linden tea is made from these fragrant blossoms. The aroma of limes (as in lemons) lie in the skin of the fruit. And this is exactly what I used to create this familiar dessert with a twist. CONTINUE READING

Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Gin & Tonic Syrup

Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Gin & Tonic Syrup

World Gin Day

So, the weekend starts today. Hooray! But this weekend is no ordinary weekend, because tomorrow we celebrate  World Gin Day. BEST. DAY. EVER. Who’s with me?

Obviously we will all be celebrating by sipping away on our best g&t combinations, but it doesn’t need to stop there. Why not add it to your menu for the day? Here’s a recipe for an easy to prepare dessert that has a hint of your favourite gin and tonic. I prefer my g&t with cucumber and lime.  CONTINUE READING

White Chocolate Rose Pots

White Chocolate Rose Pots

All you need is L O V E

It’s the Day of Love all over the world and what better way to say ‘I Love You’ than giving roses. But, what happens when you appreciate and admire flowers, but they make you sneeze and want to scratch out your eyes? You give someone the special gift of rose flavoured dessert, of course. 😉

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