It's so easy to forget what you've accomplished during the year. When I started looking for videos to join the 2024 season recap trend, I honestly didn’t know what I could use. But as I went through the year, I realized I had too much to choose from. 🥹
This year was filled with milestones that reminded me of how far I’ve come:
✨ Worked with Foodies of SA and became one of 100 top creators featured in their new recipe book.
✨ Launched my blog AND my premix brand.
✨ Published FOUR recipes in The Great Marula Menu and attended its book launch.
✨ Featured in the Old El Paso recipe book.
✨ Top 10 Finalist in the Top Lifestyle Foodie Influencer Search.
✨ My first magazine feature with TWO pages AND six recipes in one issue.
✨ Hosted my first home cooking demo AND did a cooking demo at Decorex.
✨ Part of the media for The Good Life show.
✨ Worked with incredible local brands like Marty's, Secco, Floriography, Herbivore, 2 Brothers and SupaMama.
✨ Appeared on Die Eetkamer.
🎉 Got to eat at one of the top reztaurants in SA
✨ And most of all, I got to see myself grow—in my passion, in my confidence, and in what I am able to share with the world.
Of course, it wasn’t all highs. There were plenty of “no’s” and tough moments, but I’ve learned to take those setbacks as lessons. It’s not about having a perfect year; it’s about what you choose to take with you into 2025.
Going into the new year, I want to remind myself (and you!) to check in regularly and celebrate every win—big or small. Here's to growth, resilience, and a year full of opportunities ahead! 🥂💫
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Holiday hosting made easy with Secco drink infusions and Monark Distillery's Christmas Pudding Gin! 🎄✨ Secco adds a burst of festive flavor and elegance to any cocktail, making it the ultimate convenient and versatile addition to your celebrations. 🍸 Cheers to effortless entertaining!
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Christmas gifting sorted with Zandilions Let's bake Premix range
In the range there is:
Fudgy Brownies
Chai
Rose and cardamom
Rooibos cookies
What makes it unique?
There's a QR code leading to more recipe inspiration
No Artificials and preservatives
Stone ground flour is used
Unique flavors
Local
You just add eggs, milk, butter and vanilla. All the dry ingredients are already mixed. As easy as 1-2-3 🍪
Order yours today!
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The wait is over... it’s premix perfection in a box! ✨🎁
Unwrap the magic of the season with our baking collection:
One Bowl Brownies
Chai cake
Rose & cardamom loaf
Rooibos & black pepper cookies
Perfect for gifting, baking, and creating memories this holiday season. 🌟
🎅 Ready to make your festive treats extra special? Available soon
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These are my ladies 🤩
Introducing my NEW premix range!
- Artificial and preservative free
- Unique flavours
- Gooey brownies (not cakey)
- Wonderful addition to your kitchen
- Easy to use
- Just add wet ingredients
- Recipe ideas on the blog
- Tips and tricks on the blog
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The first labels are here, and they’re looking delicious! 🍫✨
Each pack of our brownie mix is more than just a premix—it's your gateway to creativity. With a quick scan of the QR code, you'll unlock a world of recipes that turn this mix into so much more than brownies. I wanted to create something unique, something you won’t find in stores—a product that inspires you to bake differently.
Get ready to bake, create, and indulge like never before!
Will you give it a try? Let me know below! 👇
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Get ready for something special! Here’s a sneak peek of something exciting happening. From product to final shot, every detail is important.
Can you guess what flavor this is? 🍪 Stay tuned for a massive announcement!
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7 jaar ♡
We usually forget our anniversary or there's someting pops up and we can't celebrate it. This year I made sure we had plans and that we're going to make up for all the celebrations lost 😂
What better way to celebrate than with @lacolombect? Thank you to everyone that made our evening special and the delicious bon bon gift 🫶🏼
Started with their very exclusive gin that had a rooibos infused ice cube
THE DOVE'S NEST
The dish is shaped like an egg and we got to dip our bread in the filling. Flavoured so well and presented so well.
BREAD & CHARCUTERIE
We got to choose 1 butter and 2 meats. We both went with wagyu and duck (the pressure was too much), truffle butter and snoek. The sourdough bread was perfect and everything complemented each other so well.
TUNA 'LA COLOMBE'
This dish was so interactive as you had to open up the tuna can to reveal the amazingly delicious food.
NAMIBIAN CRAB, GAMEFISH, NAHN JIM
We were able to eat with our hands which adds to the experience. Every tiny detail on the pastry shell hits each and every taste bud.
CAPE COASTLINE
This was absolutely amazing! The dish is inspired by chef's childhood. The plate is custom made (all of them are) but what makes this one impressive is that on the left of the plate it's Cape Peninsula and the right is Betty's bay. The food is plated in False bay.
PASSION FRUIT SORBET
Absolutely delicious! Still thinking about it and how perfectly balanced it was.
LAMB, POMME PURÉE, CELERIAC
Clay baked lamb with a jus that took 5 days. I don't usually like lamb due to the taste but I absolutely LOVED this. I'll have my lamb La Colombe style from now on please 😉 For this dish we were allowed to choose our own knife to use and again, the pressure was too much for me 😂
CHEESE & HONEY
Presented in a beautifully crafted honey pot where each layer revealed a cheese and honey dish. Served with three different crackers
ROSE, RHUBARB, PISTACHIO
The pistachio spheres wer
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body; it’s truly love.”
– Giada De Laurentiis
We made well use of @restaurantweeksa and had dinner at de Tafel. We were a bit confused as they have two restaurants at Palm House and sat at the other one before heading to de Tafel. The service was absolutely amazing!
I love using local ingredients when I cook so I was absolutely amazed at how the chef incorporated Cape Town into his dishes, that all the ingredients were local and the stories that went along with each dish. This is what I love about Restaurant week, being able to dine at such restaurants.
The sewejaartjie dish was our favorite because of how the chef was able to portray the story on a plate. Then of course, the honey ice cream and panna cotta 🐝🍯 Actually, everything was amazing! The duck was cooked perfectly and the salmon mousse absolutely delicious 😍
If you've been wanting to try out de Tafel, be sure to make a booking with them during Restaurant week!
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The Great Marula Menu-kookboek is meer as net 'n versameling resepte - dit is 'n viering van kreatiwiteit, samewerking en die unieke geur van Amarula. Die boek, wat op 28 Augustus 2024 bekendgestel is, ná byna twee jaar van noukeurige resepontwikkeling, wys die veelsydigheid van Amarula buite die nageregtafel. Om soutgeregte met hierdie romerige likeur te maak was 'n uitdagende tog lonende proses, wat gelei het tot 'n finale produk wat J'Something, The Lazy Makoti en die Amarula-span met trots aan die wêreld kan aanbied.
Ek het meer uitgebrei oor alles op my blog, want 'n video is te kort.
Bestel vandag nog jou boek!
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Dit is werklik soveel lekkerder om jou eie pasta te maak! Jy kort net 100g meel, 1 groot eier, en 'n hele klomp geduld. Meng en knie die deeg tot dit perfek is, en laat dit rus vir 30 minute. Rol dit dan uit met 'n koekroller of pasta masjien – die moeite werd! 🍝
Hou dop vir deel 2 en 3 om te sien watter vulsels ek gebruik en hoe die eindproduk lyk. (Jammer, dis te lank vir een video!) 👀
Gebruik kode InfusionFam10 vir 30% afslag op Secco produkte! 🎉
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Adding Flavor and Kick with Kalahari Organics Chilli Crunch
If you’re looking to elevate your favorite meals with a burst of flavor and just the right amount of kick, Kalahari Organics Chilli Crunch is a game-changer. I recently tried the Chilli Crunch with Jalapeno on a homemade sourdough crusted chicken breast, and it was a perfect match! The crunchy texture and fiery notes of jalapeno added depth to every bite, transforming a simple dish into something extraordinary.
For those who enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, the Habanero Pepper and Carolina Reaper varieties are perfect for creamy dishes. Their intense heat can be beautifully balanced by the richness of cream-based sauces, making them ideal for adding flavor without overpowering the dish.
What I love most about Kalahari Organics is their commitment to quality. They use real ingredients with no additives, ensuring that every jar is packed with pure, authentic flavors. Plus, they’re a proudly South African brand, which makes supporting them even more satisfying.
Whether you’re looking to spice up your weeknight dinners or add a unique twist to your favorite recipes, Kalahari Organics Chilli Crunch is a must-have in your pantry. Give it a try and taste the difference real ingredients can make
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