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Recipe For Lamingtons With A Twist

Recipe For Lamingtons With A Twist by Tandy Sinclair

Larousse Gastronomique (page 598) defines a lamington as ‘a small Australian cake, made from a square of sponge coated in chocolate icing and dipped in dessicated coconut‘ (abbreviated). The cakes are named after Lord Lamington who was the governor of Queensland from 1896-1901. The idea is to soak sponge in a chocolate sauce and then…

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Recipe For BBQ Pork Ribs

Recipe For BBQ Pork Ribs by Tandy Sinclair

BBQ pork ribs – Extracted from Low Carb is Lekker by Inè Reynierse (Struik Lifestyle)75g coconut oil 1 onion, finely chopped 10mls minced garlic 15mls dried mixed herbs 10mls smoked salt 30mls ground coriander 15mls coriander seeds, crushed 5mls ground cloves 15mls fine black pepper 15mls smoked paprika 2.5mls chilli flakes 60mls…

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Recipe For Pistachio Gelato

Recipe For Pistachio Gelato by Tandy Sinclair

Pistachio GelatoWhen we are in Italy I make sure that I get to have a gelato every single day. Dave usually has pistachio but I will try a new flavour each visit. Gelato costs in the region of €2 for both of us, which is about R26. For this we get a double scoop of whatever flavour or flavours we want. Some of the best gelato we have…

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Recipe For Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Recipe For Creamy Cauliflower Soup by Tandy Sinclair

Cream of leek and cauliflower soup with salami strips – Extracted from Low Carb is Lekker by Inè Reynierse (Struik Lifestyle)I do not consider myself an aggressive driver. I am impatient with other drivers (read idiots) on the road but my own driving is cautious. I’m aware of what is going on around me and drive defensively to avoid…

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Out And About: Friday 15 May 2015

Out And About: Friday 15 May 2015 by Tandy Sinclair

Where I have been Out And About: Friday 15 May 2015I bought Dave an espresso machine and his own coffee grinder and we have been out and about buying beans from The Coffee Roasting Co. They are situated at Lourensford Estate and if you are looking for great coffee, this is the place to go.The Coffee Roasting Co.My parents came to…

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Recipe For Marzipan

Recipe For Marzipan by Tandy Sinclair

Place the sugar into a sauce pan and over a low heat, leave to melt Remove from the heat and mix in the almonds Whisk the egg white until stiff Add the almonds and essence Mix together with a spatula Spread onto a silpat and leave to cool 3.2.2925Click on the links for conversions and notes.What I blogged May 14:TandyTop of PageVN:F…

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Recipe For Gorgonzola Ice Cream

Recipe For Gorgonzola Ice Cream by Tandy Sinclair

Shortly before I moved to Gordons Bay I heard a pop when I closed the boot of my car. Thinking it was the tendon in my neck snapping, I thought nothing of it. But, 6 months after my move I could barely lift my right arm to brush my teeth. I went to see an orthopaedic surgeon and he diagnosed my problem as being what is commonly called…

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Recipe For Peach And Pistachio Rusks

Recipe For Peach And Pistachio Rusks by Tandy Sinclair

It is quite amazing just how intelligent dogs are. When we lived in our previous house, we had a very small bedroom that could barely fit our double bed in. Our Boxer slept behind my knees, all 25 kilograms of her, and our Jack Russell Patch slept next to my tummy, as close to Dave as she could get, without touching him. We then moved…

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Recipe For Lime & Ricotta Cheesecake

Recipe For Lime & Ricotta Cheesecake by Tandy Sinclair

I follow the maxim, everything in moderation is good for you. This is why I bake so much! I also bake so often as at present Dave’s son comes to visit us on most Sunday’s, with his girlfriend, and a treat is always appreciated. I have baked using fructose for over 20 years now, with no ill side affects. My body battles to process…

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Recipe For Rhubarb Crumble

Recipe For Rhubarb Crumble by Tandy Sinclair

Preheat the oven to 180° Celsius Butter an oven proof dish (or ramekins) Cut the rhubarb into 1 inch batons Toss with the cinnamon sugar Place into your oven proof dish Mix the flour and the butter with your finger tips until the flour resembles bread crumbs Add the cinnamon sugar, nuts and oats and mix with a fork Top the rhubarb…

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