Lemon cookies

These cookies have a strong citrus flavour it tastes a bit like oranges to me more than lemon because of the sugar and the icing sugar probably which balances out the sour flavour of the lemon.  They were delicious and I made them on the Fourth of July since it was a Saturday in Cape…

You will fall in love with homemade gnocchi

To make gnocchi you need 4 ingredients. You have to have 3 large potatoes or sweet potatoes. I used 3 medium potatoes. You should use a cup and a half of normal flour. Then add an egg and a good pinch of salt. I used self-rising flour because of the lockdown I didn’t want to…

How to make delicious Gluhwein this Christmas

Glühwein is a spicy mulled wine sold in Germany and Austria around Christmas time. It is heated and immediately warms you up. I find the fruity flavour delightful. I usually bought Glühwein at the Christmas markets I went to in Germany. Now that I’m back home in South Africa I miss the spectacular German Christmas…

Banana pancakes

I made these often in Germany. I made it for my friends who had never tasted them before. We usually served them with Nutella. Instead of traditional hot cross buns, I made these for Easter Sunday and had my friends over for a tiny dinner party. My friend Maria doesn’t like bananas but ended up…

How to make waffles

In this year 2018, I have made these waffles countless times. They are in hot demand. I sometimes halve all the ingredients to make less. Sometimes I’m explicitly told not to as the more the better ha ha ha. It’s simple to make and fast. So if you want to make it seem like you…