HAPPY EASTER

Here's to wishing you a Happy Easter. May you spend it with the people you love and be blessed in all the right ways, especially in love and kindness. 

Life is busy and we all need time to relax, reflect and recharge.
Wishing for you (where ever you are in the world) a beautiful long weekend.
May it be Great!

Much love from me


A quick reflection of my happy thoughts right now: 

- There is bound to be chocolate in the weekend ahead
- Listening to music while cooking is a must ;)
- I think I may try my hand at some gluten-free hot cross buns (hopefully they work out)
- With the rainy weather ahead its a great excuse to watch a movie and eat some comfort food
- Seeing family is always nice (I'll be sure to tease my brothers)
- Making treats and little surprises can be a great way to spark some creativity and have some fun while unwinding

Have a great weekend - oh wait did I say that already? ;)

hugs

STARLINGS CAFE

The quest for great coffee takes me to various restaurants and coffee shops around Cape Town....
Here is one of the places I have been too:  

 

I needed to head to Claremont to drop the husband off to collect his car from being serviced and convinced him that a coffee from Starlings just down the road was a brilliant idea! .... he agreed. 

We have visited Starlings Cafe a few times and have never been disappointed. The test of a great

VEGETABLE CAKES / PATTIES

We all like to eat healthier. I know I feel much better when consuming more vegetables and less junk. These are a vegetarian's dream with great flavour and so easy to make.  

This recipe is more of a guideline and something I make often for my family.
These vegetable cakes/patties pair well with salad and go great with some fried egg and avo on top.
They make great lunch box snacks if you have any left over.
Would go great at a party - make tiny ones and top with cream cheese.
Substitute out any vegetables you like or have on hand.

Coffee in Kalk Bay

Fishing boat in Balk Bay Harbour

The tiny fishing village of Kalk Bay in Cape Town is a great destination to browse antique shops and drink coffee. There are so many coffee places one would be excused of thinking that the town was made up of coffee roasters and baristas.
Deciding which one to visit can be quite a decision... some have views while others have such

WIN a yummy Food Hamper

The V & A Waterfront in Cape Town has opened their very own food market with individually owned stall holders so you can shop for a variety of yummy homemade and fresh foods.
Its the kind of market everyone can find something to eat or drink - its very tempting to try lots of delicious goodies! so beware (don't say I didn't warn you)


WIN a very cool and yummy food hamper from V and A Market on the Wharf

TOASTED QUINOA AND CARROT SALAD

Im told you pronounce this word Quinoa like this:  Keenwa - Interesting hey?
I don't know why but now I go around correcting others= kinda annoying right? Im trying to stop...

WIN THE ABUNDANCE COOKBOOK

WIN a copy of ABUNDANCE by Marlene Van Der Westhuizen with www.bettybake.co.za and Pan Macmillan

CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE

Anyone who knows me or even follows me on facebook or twitter will know that I love 2 things: Coffee and Chocolate!!


So a few weeks ago I received this very cool parcel in the post... I mean who doesn't like receiving parcels (mail is so cool) and when my parcel happened to be a box filled with chocolate I just knew my year was off to a GREAT start!!!

2013

Happy 2013
If I reflect on the crazy year we've had - I can safely say that the end of the world still hasn't happened and it seems like we all have to go back to work or school soon! - whether we like it or not! 

But with all the new year brings I hope to find some time to smell the flowers and enjoy the little things:
Like a fresh cup of brewed coffee each morning, sitting in a ray of sunshine and flicking through a

MERRY CHRISTMAS

May you have a fabulous day filled with love and happiness

 

CHRISTMAS COLD AND FRUITY "PUDDING" ICE CREAMS

With the craziness that comes at this time of year - we all need all the help we can get. Every little thing that helps me have a smooth and stress free Christmas is worth having or doing as far as Im concerned :) 

So here is my idea for an easy, prepared, Christmas dessert that can be tailored to your tastes.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED / WIN Celebration Cakes by Grace Stevens

WIN a copy of CELEBRATION CAKES by Grace Stevens with www.bettybake.co.za and Random House Struik

VOVO TELO

On the quest for great coffee takes me to various restaurants and coffee shops around Cape Town....
Here is one of the places I have been too: 

I managed to grab a late coffee this week with my friend Janine from the blog Being Brazen. It never

Betty Bake in SPAR SAVOUR Magazine

Im happy to say that Betty Bake was featured in the December Spar Savour Magazine :) yay!
I was so thrilled to be asked to answer their questions about this blog and chat all things food and gluten-free :)

pop over and have a read if you like ;)

And the Winners are....

Congratulations to ..... Beth and ClairesCuppa for each winning a copy of Luscious Vegetarian cookbook.

Please email me: thegoldfishtsudio(at)hotmail(dot)com

Yay and Congrats

SUMMER

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous lately, Summer has definitely arrived!
Along with Summer comes the end of the year here in South Africa... including Christmas and New Years. WOW where has the year gone?

The pics above I took today and placed on my Instagram account :) cause how fun is life if you can't share it with others?

I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to the end of things, like:

• The end of term is nearly here (no more school lunches and homework with the Kid) one more week left!!!

• End of ballet year (the photos I have been editing for the past 6 and a half months are finally finished) so no more lifting up and down twice a week.

Also with the ends are new beginnings, like summer holidays, getting up late, making ice cream, being out doors and summer foods = fresh salads, yummy fruit and smoothies! 

Can you tell Im happy about Summer?

Sorry for my giddyness ;)
Hope you are having a fabulous week

So what is your favourite thing about Summer?

WIN Luscious Vegetarian Cookbook by Sonia Cabano & Jade De Waal

WIN a copy of LUSCIOUS VEGETARIAN Cookbook by Sonia Cabano & Jade De Waal with www.bettybake.co.za and Random House Struik

GLUTEN-FREE CRACKERS

Gluten-Free Crackers on www.bettybake.co.za

To someone who can't eat gluten cheese and crackers can be a bore with light, airy and tasteless rice cakes from the store. Sure rice cakes have their place for convenience but eating REAL crackers is so much better tasting and crunchy too.

RIGHT NOW...

 

 Right now....

• I'm enjoying being creative but running out of time to make all the things I want to paint, crochet or create!

BLING! Birthday Party with GOLD CAKE

Bling party on www.bettybake.co.za