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Michelle Phetlhe
  • Noodling around

    I'm embarrassed to say, but I only paid them attention in my adulthood and really because my oldest son had tried them out and enjoyed them.Over the years, seasonally we have Maggie 2 Minute noodles available in the house for those moments where...

  • Soup at its best

    A head of cabbage remains one of the most affordable and diverse foods. Think about it, soup, coleslaw, fried cabbage, roasted cabbage, cabbage rolls. There's really a lot of meal diversity.Many times I hear about cabbage soup, it is associated...

  • Tomato soup

    At this point I had appreciated Mexican, Chicken and Minestrone Soup (had this one for the first time with mom in JHB). Just realised how I have such fond memories attached to the two times I discovered I loved these two types of soups.All the other...

  • Home. Perfect Pie.

    It has such a nostalgic taste for me and reminds me of once in a while being treated to pies from the home of the perfect pies. Nxu stru, this recipe tastes equally wholesome.When I first discovered this recipe, I was very curious and equally...

  • The Stuff of Dreams

    I remember one of the first times we made this chicken at a Chellzkitchen class, it got raving reviews from everyone! There’s a friend of mine who always requests stuffed chicken breasts when I have a chance to treat her to a Chellzkitchen meal for...

  • Green Moong Dal

    It started with a minor case of congestion before bed, followed by a headache and now a cough. My appetite is a little wonky. I feel peckish but can hardly taste anything.Eating food you cannot taste has to be the worst kind of torture, cooking is...

  • Chicken. Basil. Pasta

    They are glad to be back as we are glad they are back home. It didn’t take long for me to get backed up into a corner, “What’s for Supper?” big brother asked. While tending to his avocado on the windowsill, checking if indeed moms taken care...

  • Pineapple wings

    As much as go le serame, it’s great entertainment outdoors and gape le abo le godiste mollo. They allow for bon fires, winter fashion, drinks to flow and good hearty food and conversations.This is an incredible wing recipe, great for prep outdoors...

  • Spykos delicious

    The kids quite enjoy the occasional Mafesh and Magwinya so I made them a batch at home. My homemade ones are different in a few ways from those of bo-Mmaseapei, but are equally good.There is no recipe for motherhood; you need to feel it, live it and...

  • Lemon cake rusk

    The seasons are shifting. My scratchy throat and the crisp breeze I feel early morning through midmorning daily completely confirm this. It’s time to get ahead of it now and reduce the struggle for everyone.Get all the moi mois cleaned and on...

  • Crispy rice

    I couldn't tell you why, but I would punish myself by doing research on said sauces, breaking down the ingredients in them, buying them and creating the sauce from scratch.This could either be seen as being a glutton for punishment or enjoying...

  • CCBB!

    I am well aware I have shared a Bao Bun recipe before, but I simply couldn't help myself, they are perfect and exceptional for making sandwiches with an Asian flair. Basically, they’re flattened dough folded into a half-circle shape.After...

  • Baked bean sausage casserole

    At least once every quarter in the year since maybe 2021, a group of us girls spend a weekend away in the name of R & R. Which can be Rest and Relaxation, Rejuvenation, or Recuperation. These sessions are made up of activity, lots of chatting,...

  • A colourful Mexican couscous salad

    Couscous is my mid-week meal secret. It’s so versatile and just requires hot water to make it. I like to jzooz/jazz it up with a little seasoning, salt, pepper garlic and sometimes some herbs, oregano or parsley.This Mexican couscous salad is...

  • Hungry like a Lion?

    They created one of those taglines that stay with you, simply unforgettable. We had the opportunity to visit the Hungry Lion branch at the new ultra uber and popular; ‘The Fields Mall’. Nicely positioned away from what would seem is the food...

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