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Homemade Cajun Spice Recipe

by Fiona Rossiter February 14, 2013

Cajun Spice is something I use often to flavour dishes especially chicken, although it works well with beef as well, most meat dishes actually! Cajun food is rustic and bold with very strong flavours and can be quite fiery. The advantage of making the spice mix yourself is you can adjust the amount of heat you would like. I [...]

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Rogan Josh Curry Paste Recipe

by Fiona Rossiter February 13, 2013

We love curry and Lamb Rogan Josh is one of my favourites, so I thought I would share this Rogan Josh Curry Paste Recipe with you. It is super easy to make and you can store it in the fridge for use any time you need it. It tastes delicious, is wonderfully fragrant and is [...]

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Coriander, Chilli and Lime Pesto

by Fiona Rossiter February 12, 2013

I love coriander, I especially like the leaves sprinkled over a hot curry! Coriander or cilantro (as it is known in the US) leaves are so versatile and can even be enjoyed as salad leaves. The leaves also contain antioxidants and have been found to have antibacterial properties. I am not a basil pesto lover so I thought instead I [...]

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Daily Dish Beef Stir Fry and Noodles

by Fiona Rossiter February 11, 2013

Daily Dish is an on-line service which offers clients the unique service of menu planning, ingredient sourcing and home delivery! Being an avid cook myself but often plagued by the frustration of not having time to shop on the spur of the moment or not being able to source the necessary ingredients, I had to try this service for myself! At Daily Dish, we’re not [...]

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Deluxe Coffeeworks Franschhoek

by Fiona Rossiter February 7, 2013

Franschhoek is one of our favourite local destinations, whether it is for a romantic night away or a family vacation nothing beats the beautiful country surroundings – truth be told I would love to move there one day! On a recent trip to Franschhoek we discovered the quaint bistro style Deluxe Coffeeworks, coffee shop, next [...]

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