Tea time treats

One of the ‘afternoon’ treats that I truly enjoy is a freshly baked scone or muffin with a cup of coffee or tea. When I stopped eating bread and other baked goods, made with refined wheat flour, I missed the freshly baked treats. These are a few good alternatives that I have tried. They are…

Chili garlic sauce – Portuguese inspiration

Last year we did a road trip from Toronto to Montreal and back. At one of the old portuguese restaurants we ordered grilled sardines. These were served with a really delicious chilli sauce, hot and slightly sour. We bought a bottle of the sauce that we have enjoyed over the last months. However, when that…

Semolina upma

Upma is a family favourite for a simple brunch, during the Christmas holidays. It works really well after days of heavy meals with pork ribs and sorpotel. Ingredients 1 cup ‘roasted’ semolina – coarse grain if available ( the fine semolina can be used but the upma becomes a bit more clumpy) 1 onion, finely…