a taste of my childhood
Rice krispie treats, did you have them as kids? I can remember they were one of my favourite treats. And I still love them! Although they don’t exactly scream sophistication […]
Tag Archives: vanilla
tinkering with tradition (and being rewarded for it)
I was born in South Africa and in South Africa banana bread is very traditional. You will find it at any and every gathering where tea and coffee is served, […]
if it’s got a candle on it, the calories don’t count
It’s my sister’s birthday today. Normally a very happy occasion, but right now we are separated by more than 2,000 kilometres and the Tasman Sea. And it makes me sad […]
dessert for two: pears and pastry
My husband will eat any fruit as long as it is fresh, once it has been cooked whether in muffins, cake or pie, he won’t touch it. Something to do […]
birthday privileges and vanilla cream
Birthday dinners are very special occasions in our house. It is the time of year when you hear mum say the magic words “What would you like me to make?” […]
dessert for two: gooey-chocolatey-minty sundaes
The husband has been craving after a chocolate sundae for a while now, so when I asked what I should make for a Dessert for Two post, the answer was […]
seriously satisfying sticky cinnamon buns
I have been craving a sweet sticky cinnamon bun for the longest time now. And after having a very underwhelming cinnamon bun at a coffee shop this week I decided to make […]
cirque de cupcake
It was with great excitement that I went to see my first Cirque de Soleil performance on the weekend. And it was seriously amazing – if you’re ever contemplating whether […]
dessert for two: coffee and cream
My husband and I are both serious coffee addicts and our first appliance purchase after the wedding was our beloved Nespresso coffee machine. For me there is absolutely nothing better […]
the vanilla bean diaries: the beginning
It is with great excitement and anticipation that I am starting my own blog. I’ve been playing around with the idea for a while now, and have finally decided that […]
