England – for a Year!

Last year (2018) we had the privilege and pleasure of spending 6 months–from April to October–in the UK for my husband's work. Being South Africans we were a little apprehensive about the rain and cold weather but, lo and behold, 2018 was the joint hottest summer on record for the UK as a whole, and the hottest ever for England, so acclimatising… Continue reading England – for a Year!

Why Gluten Free?

For the first 18 years of our marriage, my husband had been weighing a constant 92 kg, which is about right for his build and height (190 cm). He was in great health and had never missed a day's work due to illness. Suddenly, about 9 years ago, he lost 10 kg in the space… Continue reading Why Gluten Free?

Perfect Gluten Free Rusks

In South Africa, the rusk or 'beskuit' is an essential snack in our pantries. Rusks are made from dough cut or broken into pieces after baking, and then slowly oven dried.  The normal way to eat a rusk is to dip it in your tea or coffee. Don't leave it in there for too long because… Continue reading Perfect Gluten Free Rusks

Gluten Free Chocolate Bundt Cake with Buttercream Chocolate Frosting

Being honest with yourself, you must admit that in going gluten free there will always be some things you miss eating. For us, one of these things is chocolate cake. Over the years I have baked a lot of GF cakes but this one truly is the best. 'Let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate… Continue reading Gluten Free Chocolate Bundt Cake with Buttercream Chocolate Frosting