We are coming up to Pesach, and what would Pesach be without Kneidlach/ Matzo balls? Jewish or not this is a great meal, when served with the traditional chicken soup or even with a thick tomato or butternut soup. Here is a quick and easy way to make the perfect soup accompaniment. This recipe is […]

I don’t know how I did it? Oh, wait I didn’t! In March 2015 I started making menu and meal plans for the month and not only did my grocery bill drop but so did my weight!  In the past if I cooked, it was whatever I could stick in an oven because I was […]

Time to wind down November!  Menu planning for December is going to be interesting as 3 of my 4 children will be away on holiday.  Child #1 will be away for the entire month and children #2 and #3 will be away for 3 weeks and these are my biggest eaters! This past week was […]

It’s Thursday and I am checking to see how I measured up to my menu plan for the week. This week was better than last week for nearly going according to plan. Last Thursday night I made a mushroom and red pepper sauce for the vegetarian nuggets, which I served over couscous. Though the sauce […]

As I said last week, for the month of November I will be reviewing my menu plan and seeing how it was followed. Each week I will look from Thursday to Wednesday. Recipes for the different dishes can be found on the blog and a weekly and monthly menu planner can also be found there. http://kasheringyourlife.co.za/index.php/printables/monthly-menu-planner-and-shopping-list/ and […]

I belong to a Mommie’s Facebook group and one of the mothers has a ‘what’s for dinner’ post each night. My kids think I am nuts taking a photo of supper every night. What I really like about the ‘what’s for dinner’ posts is that sometimes, when I am tired, this gives me my inspiration […]

On the evening of the 2 November 2105 I am hosting a 2 hour workshop, to help you learn to plan your weekly and monthly menus. Includes tips on planning for diets, fussy eaters and medical conditions such as diabetes. Seating is limited, and booking is essential. Cost is R 350.00 per person Tea will be […]

This is a delicious cold summer soup. Here is my instant recipe. 1 Bottle of sliced or shredded beetroot. 1/2 Bottle of water Lemon juice to taste 1 peeled, boiled baby potato per person (or use normal potatoes and quarter them)   Blend everything together to make a slightly chunky soup. Chill. Add the hot […]

This is a delicious tomato soup that I adapted from Woolies Babies recipe book “meals for babies and toddlers” . I bought the book in 1997 and have been making this ever since. As the kids have grown older I have added garlic to the soup and a little salt and even on occasion cream/Orley […]