Traditional Christmas Fruit Cake | My Mother's Recipe
Growing up, my mother was known for her beautiful cakes, especially her rich traditional Christmas fruit cakes. Today, I continue her baking legacy in my Homestead Kitchen, sharing the memories, traditions and passion behind this much-loved Christmas favourite.
From a Handful to a Harvest – My Pineapple Guava Tree’s Beautiful Surprise
Growing Pineapple Guava Tree in My Garden – From a Few Fruits to a Beautiful Harvest There is something incredibly rewarding about growing your own fruit, especially when a tree that produced very little the previous season suddenly surprises you with an abundance of fruit. One of the fruit trees growing in my garden here at the homestead is my pineapple guava, also known as Feijoa (Acca sellowiana). Last year, my tree only produced a handful of fruits. This year, however, it
How to Make Chocolate from Scratch with Cocoa Butter and Cocoa Powder
Have you ever wondered if you can make chocolate completely from scratch? I decided to try it using cocoa butter, cocoa powder and honey. From my first chocolate bars to naartjie peel and hazelnut treats, I'm sharing the recipe, equipment, lessons learnt and what I'll do differently next time.