The Master of the House had to cook (again). This is becoming an abit (If it is erbs, why not abit?) I like a stew of waterblommetjies with lamb. When I brought home the waterblommetjies, I sensed that the Mistress was not in the mood for lamb. She suggested chicken. Clever husband that I am, I agreed. And what a surprise! Try this, we really enjoyed this one. It is … Continue reading →
Crème Brûlèe (burnt cream), is a beautiful dessert, fresh and light in texture with a caramelized sugar topping – and just what you need to round off dinner on a crisp winter’s day. It serves 4 people. Ingredients 3 eggs 190 ml fresh cream 190 ml castor sugar 125 ml lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon Cardamom (I used 5 pods, shelled) Method Mix all the ingredients together, pour into … Continue reading →
I have a cupboard in the living room which are full of wonderful recipe books. I love to collect these books. On the shelf you will find Julia Child’s My life in France; River Café Cook Book Easy written by Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers; Jamie’s books (all of them); Gordon’s Healthy Eating; Confessions of a Hungry Woman by Sam Woulidge; Marlene van der Westhuizen’s books: Delectable; Abuncance and Sumptuous; … Continue reading →
