Tag Archives: Sweet

Not Too Naughty But Very, Very Nice. Sweet And Salty Popcorn.

We’ve been air popping corn in brown paper bags these school holidays. In the microwave. Sprinkled with a little sea salt. A simple,no fuss, easy to prepare but  deliciously healthy snack. Of course my teenagers’ overwhelming preference is for a … Continue reading

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The Summer Edition. Sunshine And Happiness On A Stick. Sweet And Spicy Mango, Lime And Chilli Paletas.

Mango season is well and truly in full swing over our Christmas and New Year period. Lusciously ripe and abundant we have been buying mangoes by the tray, and storing them on the bottom shelf of the fridge, ready to … Continue reading

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Incredibly Delicious. Insanely Addictive. Sweet and Salty Candy Cane Cracker Toffee.

One tell tale sign that it’s the end of school year, and Christmas is round the corner is the burgeoning supply of candy canes in the house. What to do with all those sticky, sweet candy canes? Usually I crush … Continue reading

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Chocolate Caramel Slice. My Way.

I make this all the time. Its rich, sinful and delicious and everyone’s favourite.  Every Monday morning my son takes something home-baked with him to the dorms at school. More often than not the request is for caramel slice. This … Continue reading

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Nigella’s Sweet and Salty Crunch Nut Bars with Homemade Honeycomb.

My girlfriend Amanda introduced me to this concoction earlier this year. Its rich and sinful and requires no effort at all. Melt, mix and pour into a pan to set. Pure Nigella Lawson. The original recipe calls for Crunchie bars, … Continue reading

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