tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56054413124411962802024-03-06T04:52:50.790+02:00Bits of Sunshinewholesome & happyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-2006787997309156802022-08-16T16:32:00.004+02:002022-08-16T19:29:58.414+02:00Essential Oil Facial Serum <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5C7LKSDED7ThYCbrIPlaliNEN2VaAeKlslMfLLBYd4yGIFeKlra68B4UL8wCMpEthkfacY8IJKxU6HIXBvhfgtiVqX95uVvnct4Hh-6ffsRW8t5KGs4frGxUTMr5pZiMpQ3UNLVCZ-kDnPeepSmzpJe2oGGNOfFpkkvVz-NlW4WIrTc5xY0FPqk0J" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3712" data-original-width="5568" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5C7LKSDED7ThYCbrIPlaliNEN2VaAeKlslMfLLBYd4yGIFeKlra68B4UL8wCMpEthkfacY8IJKxU6HIXBvhfgtiVqX95uVvnct4Hh-6ffsRW8t5KGs4frGxUTMr5pZiMpQ3UNLVCZ-kDnPeepSmzpJe2oGGNOfFpkkvVz-NlW4WIrTc5xY0FPqk0J" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><i>This liquid gold serum is one of my fav bedtime self-care routines. It smells soft and lux and doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily. I have used a mix of doTERRA essential oils and a local brand called Soil Organics. You can use whichever you feel comfortable with as long as you check your purity facts.</i></span></div><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">🌿 <b><i>ESSENTIAL OIL FACIAL SERUM</i></b></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">20 Drops Frankincense</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">20 Drops Copaiba</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">20 Drops Lavender</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">10 Drops Cedarwood</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">3 Drops Sandalwood</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">5 Drops Myrrh</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">20 Drops Vit E</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Topped with Rosehip Oil</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgIMxvbk67_eXDO2CwP1iNIZmUGj88LyXs0FMSN_F7ZbNhYrGwf-Ys82UME1T9qSVHNhNCtlHnvAQpTTKsKqyMGURxQPzJBeQADLkRDhyV1rl-Jet39WvbUCc1ZQtSy11wiRFGpBsOFRkYulUBUSzU3D5orC6rci8dxVlcxGsnh1soNiglfxJU9aIX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3712" data-original-width="5568" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgIMxvbk67_eXDO2CwP1iNIZmUGj88LyXs0FMSN_F7ZbNhYrGwf-Ys82UME1T9qSVHNhNCtlHnvAQpTTKsKqyMGURxQPzJBeQADLkRDhyV1rl-Jet39WvbUCc1ZQtSy11wiRFGpBsOFRkYulUBUSzU3D5orC6rci8dxVlcxGsnh1soNiglfxJU9aIX" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Recycle your oils essential oil bottles - this handy dropper top fits a doTERRA 15ml bottle and is from<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://uk.eosupplies.com/collections/containers/products/glass-dropper-for-15ml-5pk?variant=31673090080873" target="_blank">Essential Oil Supplies</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p>Heidi Hawyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787184683075649107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-59175178057270457102022-08-05T16:13:00.001+02:002022-08-05T16:13:05.182+02:00Cinnamon Condensed Milk Tart<p>This South African classic is an easy, yet delicious custard tart to serve as a tea-time treat or dessert. Although this recipe is infused with cinnamon bark essential oil for an extra spicy kick, it can be made without this addition for a regular milk tart.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzEEGj0SJNqreJiteYsbFH2UJnwO1tVY4o-7psbExdTOdH3lh9piHdA1si0krLVEo2k5KVghkB3P5IkscG0moPf_NjIWRQvsBjPYFm14WGqskQ3M4yTwgVT9QSHb6PDXS_WJkgjUyHQR2LGqWK2pyJq7aEcFlOi-L5YYeJmvKvcFuyPHbYeOGwUyc/s5568/Milk%20Tart%20Cinnamon%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3712" data-original-width="5568" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzEEGj0SJNqreJiteYsbFH2UJnwO1tVY4o-7psbExdTOdH3lh9piHdA1si0krLVEo2k5KVghkB3P5IkscG0moPf_NjIWRQvsBjPYFm14WGqskQ3M4yTwgVT9QSHb6PDXS_WJkgjUyHQR2LGqWK2pyJq7aEcFlOi-L5YYeJmvKvcFuyPHbYeOGwUyc/w640-h426/Milk%20Tart%20Cinnamon%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">* Please note: <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Essential oils are naturally potent and powerful because they are highly concentrated and taken directly from natural sources. The purity and potency of essential oils make them perfect for adding flavour to any dish. Because essential oils are so powerful, it doesn’t take much to add </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">an extra kick of flavour. Before </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">adding essential oils to your food, make sure that each oil you </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">intend to use has been approved for safe consumption and internal use. </span></span></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6XCHcNeX84Zuhk7-PCAgbUWOY0b7-PzXP64Ee1TxLcVZhsBAd8vUortJAN-9TWDTANAYXI1QVTVIYcJuxneY36pGVRVpNz-YguBu0Fbz5nTA13bphub7vxx9s1WS2_diMZrr4GsK7NQq1Ow5wIWqR6xPpeXJa0KTqnAnlVizIKr95lYm0YtacsLU/s5378/Milk%20Tart%20Cinnamon%203%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3585" data-original-width="5378" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6XCHcNeX84Zuhk7-PCAgbUWOY0b7-PzXP64Ee1TxLcVZhsBAd8vUortJAN-9TWDTANAYXI1QVTVIYcJuxneY36pGVRVpNz-YguBu0Fbz5nTA13bphub7vxx9s1WS2_diMZrr4GsK7NQq1Ow5wIWqR6xPpeXJa0KTqnAnlVizIKr95lYm0YtacsLU/w640-h426/Milk%20Tart%20Cinnamon%203%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></h3>Cinnamon Condensed Mik Tart</b></h3><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b28755a-7fff-bf0e-7f16-0112c420c249"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">INGREDIENTS</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Biscuit Base</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-cf2b093d-7fff-e53c-dfc7-2fb3b6c46eba"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Lora; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 and 1/2 cups (150g) tennis biscuits crushed (or graham cracker crumbs)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Lora; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2/3 cup salted butter, melted</span></p><div style="font-family: Lora; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></i></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-cf2b093d-7fff-e53c-dfc7-2fb3b6c46eba"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Custard</span></span></i></b></div></span><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 cups full cream milk (or whole milk)</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tin (397g) condensed milk</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1tsp vanilla extract</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp almond extract</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 eggs, separated</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup water</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup cornflour</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1-2 Drop Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil* </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinch of salt</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ground cinnamon to dust</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Method</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mix biscuit crumbs and melted butter and press into a prepared 10-inch pie dish. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-a7f6c68f-7fff-7a20-304f-5ca296119e9d" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a heavy-based pot, heat the milk, condensed milk, salt, vanilla, and almond extract over a medium until boiling point, stirring continually. Remove from heat and let cool for 2-3 minutes while you s</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">eparate the eggs. Combine the egg yolks, corn flour, and water. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy and soft peaks form. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Take 1/4 cup of the milk mixture and slowly add it to the egg yolk mixture, whisking vigorously. Slowly add this tempered mixture to the rest of the milk, whisking vigorously. The mixture should look thick. If needs be, return the pot to a low heat and stir until the mixture thickens. Once thick, let cool for 1 - 2 minutes, and whisk in the egg whites along with your preferred amount of cinnamon essential oil.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and dust with ground cinnamon. Allow to cool for 30 min before moving to the fridge to chill. Serve cold.</span></span></p><div style="font-family: Lora; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span></i></b></span></div></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-5e7dfe12-7fff-a833-00bc-6743737f06c6"><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Heidi Hawyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787184683075649107noreply@blogger.comDurban, South Africa-30.559482 22.937506-58.869715836178841 -12.218744000000001 -2.2492481638211537 58.093756tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-2242723800442783232022-08-03T19:57:00.002+02:002022-08-03T19:57:52.418+02:00Berry & Yoghurt Protein Bowl<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilL2JI6b4FwuVZwbVHH3HgY6H5T28lTz7g-BBPtk6Ri7YXnQSltF_MsyzGQqzJ2vMxx56xdz_dOQm6RkojaS53PrQ8rnM28ziE3jNhhKZRGE6ODv_Osl33D19RWgR9X3ohg6gG7sIBOe6wbtcQ6AiPuM7odRRpEyiQg-xyQXwPpOA983-MSyzvpf4L/s4276/_HHK4097%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3306" data-original-width="4276" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilL2JI6b4FwuVZwbVHH3HgY6H5T28lTz7g-BBPtk6Ri7YXnQSltF_MsyzGQqzJ2vMxx56xdz_dOQm6RkojaS53PrQ8rnM28ziE3jNhhKZRGE6ODv_Osl33D19RWgR9X3ohg6gG7sIBOe6wbtcQ6AiPuM7odRRpEyiQg-xyQXwPpOA983-MSyzvpf4L/w640-h494/_HHK4097%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This simple berry bowl can be thrown together in a few minutes and packs enough of a protein punch to be the perfect way to keep hunger at bay.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>370 Calories // 51g Protein</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>INGREDIENTS<br /></i></b><div><br /></div><div>150g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt</div><div>20g Granola</div><div>50g Blueberries</div><div>50g Strawberries</div><div>2 Scoops Collagen Protein Powder</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Depending on the brands you may be using your calorie and protein values may differ. For ease I will add the exact brands I have used below, but please note, this is not a sponsored post. Feel free to adjust as needed with products you can find locally.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegourmetgreek/" target="_blank">Gourmet Greek Yoghurt</a> </li><li><a href="https://futurelife.com/products/granola-crunch-smart-food-berry-vitality#:~:text=FUTURELIFE%C2%AE%20GRANOLA%20CRUNCH%20VITALITY,your%20day%20or%20anytime%20snack.&text=Sources%20of%20Protein%3A%20Oats%2C%20Whole,Flour%2C%20Soy%20Isolate%2C%20Rice." target="_blank">Future Life Granola</a></li><li><a href="https://za.ultimatewildcat.com/product/woke-up-like-this-collagen-whey-french-vanilla/" target="_blank">Wild Vanilla Collagen Powder</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div></div>Heidi Hawyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787184683075649107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-74547576140907506812016-11-30T14:08:00.001+02:002019-05-30T11:21:56.677+02:00DIY Rustic Chocolate Truffles<br />
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Come and make some chocolate truffles..faa laa laa laa laa, la la la laa!<br />
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Hey sweet friend! It has been ages since I have posted, I have tons of news which I promise I will get to in the weeks to come - but in the meantime, have a peek at my latest creation...<br />
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Rustic, decadent homemade truffles. Life is good. These require only three base ingredients, a couple of dustings or coatings and in a few easy steps you will be snacking on the gift you had planned to give to your BFF (so maybe you should make an extra batch for yourself!)<br />
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These little balls of delight really are a breeze to make, no double boiler, no scary processes just heated milk, chopped chocolate and a melon baller (or ice cream scoop if you are fancy like that). In fact, these are so simple to make I whipped them up while recovering from knee surgery and hobbling around on crutches...<br />
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I have decided to do something really brave and out of my comfort zone with this post. I have decided to film it and share as a free class on Skillshare. Eeeek. I am even getting get cold feet as I type. I wouldn't be at all offended is you just wanted to read this post and try these yummy treats without giving my class a quick watch, but I would SO appreciate if you would swing by and show your support. I need to get 25 enrollees and at least one premium referral, and while I haven't been around much and mentioning it here may seem iffy - I know this will help me keep my blog going. SO do pop by if you have a chance...<br />
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<b><br /></b> <b>Decadent Homemade Chocolate Truffles<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/k0rvk9vwsmkxnta/Chocolate%20Truffle%20Recipe.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank"> (Print)</a></b><br />
<i><br /></i> <i>Makes: about 20</i><br />
<i>Time: 30 min plus chilling time </i><br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
<i>2/3 Cup Fresh Cream (at least 35g fat per 100ml)</i><br />
<i>200g Good Quality Chocolate</i><br />
<i>2 Tablespoons Salted Butter </i><br />
<i><br /></i> <b>Dusting:</b><br />
<i>Anything your heart desires such as: </i><br />
<i>Cocoa</i><br />
<i>Cookie Crumbs</i><br />
<i>Crushed Whoppers</i><br />
<i>Chopped Nuts</i><br />
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<li><i>Roughly chop chocolate and set aside in a heat-proof bowl.</i></li>
<li><i>Warm cream and butter over a moderate heat until butter is melted and cream begins to boil.</i></li>
<li><i>Pour hot cream and butter over the chocolate and stir vigorously until the chocolate has melted and is glossy.</i></li>
<li><i>Place mixture in a shall dish and chill in the refrigerator for about 45 minutes to set up. The mixture should be firm and able to be formed into balls.</i></li>
<li><i>Scoop and form the mixture into little balls with a melon baller or small ice-cream scoop.</i></li>
<li><i>Dust and coat the balls with your choice of dustings.</i></li>
<li><i>Serve room at temperature but store in the refrigerator.</i></li>
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Heidi Hawyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787184683075649107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-59481939790909721752014-02-13T11:07:00.000+02:002014-02-13T11:07:01.786+02:00Chocolate Rolo Ice-cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there.<br />
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I know, its been months. I have no real reason why. I guess I just needed a break.<br />
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But I am back, and fully committed to ensuring that, amidst all the new years resolutions, there is a promise to make something delicious every now and again. Sorry if that messes with <i>your </i>new years resolutions to eat healthier ;)<br />
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Summer is in FULL swing here in South AFrica! I think last week has had the hottest day of the season! Phew! So I found a way to cool things down a bit!<br />
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This recipe does require an ice-cream maker, but don't despair if you don't own one - just use this<a href="http://www.carlasconfections.com/2012/05/ice-cream-for-chocolate-lovers.html" target="_blank"> no churn chocolate ice-cream </a>recipe from Carla's Confections as your base and you will be A-for-away!<br />
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Ok - lets get down to business...<br />
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And it starts here - with chocolate <i>of course</i>!<br />
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And then it moves onto this (insert heart-eyes face right here!). You can buy it ready-made, or you can <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2012/07/caramel-treat-dulce-de-leche.html" target="_blank">make your own caramel treat</a>. <br />
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Time for the chocolate ice-cream part.<br />
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I guess if you wanted to you could stick a straw in right here and slurp it all up. <br />
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Mine, however, did make it into my ice-cream maker. <br />
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And then all the non-ice cream stuff that you have been nibbling on throughout the process get added - if there are any left!<br />
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And you get this.<br />
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The perfect way to cool down on a HOT summers day. To be frankly honest, I kind of think this is a perfect ANYTIME snack, but then again, I am a 'sweet' blogger and I feel that it is OK to eat cake for breakfast!<br />
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<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/bitsofsunshinebakes/chocolate-rolo-icecream?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1" target="_blank"> Chocolate Rolo Ice-cream Printable Recipe</a><br />
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<br /><b>Source: Bits of Sunshine Original</b><br />
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<b>Prep Time: 20 Minutes</b><br />
<b>Freezing Time: 30min</b><br />
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1/2 - 3/4 cup cocoa (depending on taste, 3/4 cup makes a <i>dark</i> chocolate version)<br />
3/4 cup icing sugar<br />
dash of vanilla essence <br />
125ml boiling water<br />
1 cup full fat milk<br />
2 cups full fat cream<br />
1 tin caramel treat<br />
1 cup Rolos<br />
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<b>Method:</b><br />
Make a paste using the cocoa, icing sugar and boiling water<br />
With a hand whisk, mix the chocolate paste, vanilla, cream and milk together <br />Pop into the fridge and let it cool completely.<br />Once cool, freeze according to your ice-cream maker's directions<br />When the ice-cream reaches the 'soft-serve' stage, create layers of ice-cream, caramel and rolos it in a freezer safe dish.<br />Once all the layers are done, make an S swirls through it all with a butter knife.<br />Add some caramel and Rolos to the top of the ice-cream for effect.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.bitsofsunshine.com (c) Heidi Hawyes </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-58220158012727972052013-09-22T09:00:00.000+02:002013-09-22T09:00:04.074+02:00Kiwi and Cheese - and the End!Well, here we are on day 14 of the <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri</a> Blogger challenge! We have done it! You and me! Thank you SO much for all your support, all your sweet comments, all your likes and all your encouragement. Its been so wonderful!<br />
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The last two weeks have been a challenge alright! Eating the kiwifruit was not hard AT ALL, so that wasn't even challenging at all! It has been all the blogging that has been kind of tough, but if it weren't for all of you, I am not sure I would have kept up with this post-a-day stuff! I am so privileged to have such wonderful readers! Thank you! <3<br />
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I really hope that you have entered the<a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/chocolate-cups-with-kiwi-buttercream.html" target="_blank"> give away</a> - its my way of saying thank you so much - I wish I had one for each of you!<br />
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This is my celebration snack - Salticrax and Cheese - my one true weakness! I can never say no to it! And I used my 2 favourite cheeses here: a yummy brie and some philly cream cheese! And I, of course topped it all of with some sweet and zesty kiwi!<br />
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What better way to end off 14 hectic, but wonderful days of Zespri Kiwi!<br />
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Thank you all for being such lovely readers!<br />
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The moment of truth - how have these two weeks changed my life :)<br />
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Well, other then the healthy mind set I have gained from eating fresh fruit everyday (must admit , I did eat a chocolate sprinkled do nut this week - so maybe not totally healthy ha ha!!) I guess I have lost a bit of weight - woooo hooo and I have learnt SO much about kiwi! SO much so that I will be on the look out for the Zespri label at the shops and I am sure kiwifruit will end up in my shopping basket more often then not in the future! Here are 10 really cool things about kiwi, just to end it all off..<br />
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<td><b>Kiwifruit are the nutrition powerhouse of fruit</b></td>
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<td>Kiwifruit consistently rank at the top of fruit in
nutrition density models which tell us exactly how nutritious food is.
That means you get more vitamins and minerals per gram, and per calorie,
of kiwifruit than most other fruit.<br />
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<td><b>2.</b></td>
<td><b>Kiwifruit are rich in vitamin C</b></td>
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<td>While oranges have a deserved reputation as valuable
sources of vitamin C, kiwifruit can also lay a claim on the vitamin C
crown. In fact there is twice as much vitamin C in kiwifruit as there
are in oranges. You only need one kiwifruit each day to get your
recommended daily intake of vitamin C.<br />
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<td><b>3.</b></td>
<td><b>Other vitamins that kiwifruit are especially high in compared to other fruit</b></td>
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<td><u>Vitamin E</u><br />
It’s quite unusual for a low fat food, let alone a fruit, to
be a good source of vitamin E. However, kiwifruit is a great low fat
natural source of vitamin E, which is well known for its heart health
and antioxidant properties.<br />
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Folate</u><br />
Kiwifruit is a natural source of folate which women take to
help prevent neural defects in their unborn babies. It also assists in
brain and cognitive development in children and combats cardiovascular
disease. Folate is so important many countries are considering adding it
to flour or bread to ensure the population consumes sufficient amounts.<br />
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<u>Potassium</u><br />
A kiwifruit has about the same level of potassium as a
banana - but only half the calories. This makes kiwifruit an excellent
low-sodium option to access potassium, which is potentially beneficial
for heart health and in the maintenance of blood pressure.<br />
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<td><b>4. </b></td>
<td><b>Kiwifruit are a good source of the carotenoid lutein</b> </td>
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<td>Kiwifruit not only has one of the highest concentrations
of lutein in fruits - but the lutein in kiwifruit has recently been
shown to be really highly bioaccessible (better than from vegetables)
and so it is bio-available - meaning it can actually do good things such
as help to prevent age related deterioration of eye-sight.<br />
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<td><b>Kiwifruit are naturally high in antioxidants and other potentially-beneficial phytochemicals</b> </td>
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<td>Eating kiwifruit will provide your daily intake of
antioxidants, such as polyphenols and carotenoids, to help fight the
damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress.<br />
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<td><b>6.</b></td>
<td><b>Kiwifruit can help improve the function of your immune system</b> </td>
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<td>Kiwifruit help ward off the effects of stress,
inflammation and attack from bacteria and viruses. Recent and ongoing
trials have shown kiwifruit to be highly-effective at beneficially
modulating the immune system.<br />
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<td><b>Eating just two kiwifruit a day has been proven
to reduce the amount of oxidative damage to your cells and improve the
repair of damaged Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) caused by oxidative
stress </b></td>
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<td>This has been shown in human studies both in New Zealand and Europe.<br />
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<td><b>Eating kiwifruit with a meal reduces the oxidative stress on your body from that meal - especially if it is high-fat food</b></td>
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<td>Researchers in the United States found that people who
ate kiwifruit with or after a meal had a marked reduction in the markers
of oxidative stress.<br />
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<td><b>Just two to three kiwifruit a day has been shown to reduce blood platelet aggregation</b> </td>
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<td>Platelet aggregation is a known risk-factor for
cardiovascular disease. Platelet aggregation contributes to arterial and
blood vessel blocking, and kiwifruit have been shown to reduce it.<br />
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<td><b>Kiwifruit are really great to relieve that bloated and blocked feeling</b> </td>
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<td>Recognised widely as a natural digestive aid, this is due to the unique combination of fibre and other components in kiwifruit.<br />
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Source: http://www.zespri.com/zespri-health/fabulous-facts.html<br />
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And here is my last reminder to enter the giveaway....<br />
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It includes a Zespri carry bag, a Zespri green kiwi box with a spife, a
Zespri yellow lunch box with a side kiwi compartment and spife, a kiwi
hand cream, a kiwi lip balm and R150 fruit and veg voucher. (kiwi is not
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<br /><br />See you back here tomorrow when I announce the winner!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-35470564241832664562013-09-21T09:00:00.000+02:002013-09-21T09:00:09.916+02:00Kiwi and Lime Spritzer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday! Wooo Hooo!!!! Happy week end everyone!<br />
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I hope you are all relaxing and having a good one! And on this, the 13th, and second-to-last day of the <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>Kiwi Blogger Challenge - I have this very refreshing drink to share with you - because you deserve it!<br />
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I love that kiwi can be used in SO many different drinks! I chose this Kiwi and Lime because I tend to always take the quicker, easy route to most things, and this is just so simple to make- yet delicious!<br />
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Doesn't take much to make! Just some pureed kiwi, some Roses Lime Cordial and some Sprite.<br />
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And they all just get mixed together and VOILA!<br />
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So sit back, relax, sip and enjoy! <br />
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P.s - today is the second to last day to enter the <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/chocolate-cups-with-kiwi-buttercream.html" target="_blank">Zespri hamper</a> giveaway....be sure to leave a comment on this post to enter! For extra chances to win, hop on over to <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/ke-nako-it-is-time-welcome-to-our-fantastic-bloggers/" target="_blank">these blogs </a>tomorrow! They all have a hamper to giveaway too!<br />
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<b>Kiwi and Lime Spritzer</b><br />
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<b>Source: Bits of Sunshine original</b><br />
<b>Prep time: 10 minutes</b><br />
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Ingredients:<br />
300ml Sprite<br />
30ml Roses Lime Cordial<br />
1/2 kiwi pureed<br />
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Method:<br />
mix the sprite and lime cordial in a glass<br />
add the kiwi and stir<br />
pop a mini umbrella in the glass<br />
sit down, put feet and enjoy!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post. <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>has
supplied me with the kiwi fruit that were used in this post. I can
assure you, all the views are my own! I would not promote a product if I
didn't believe in it whole-heartily! The kiwis I received were
amazingly firm, and in good condition. They were tasty and wonderful!
And I am glad to be part of their <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/14-day-blogger-challenge/" target="_blank">Blogger Challenge</a></i>. <b><i>Thank you Zespri!</i></b></span></span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-3179699431677903782013-09-20T12:21:00.002+02:002013-09-20T13:14:37.562+02:00Kiwi Frozen YoghurtToday is actually day 12 of the <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri</a> Blogger Challenger, not yesterday :) And that means that after today, there are only two days left! Two days of kiwi fun and facts and two days of kiwi treats! Ah man!<br />
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Today I want to introduce you to a sweet and sassy little girl who has a special message for you!<br />
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KID Z is the official ambassador of the <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri</a> Occupy Lunchbox movement for nutritional change and she is
passionate about the delicious kiwifruit and healthy eating. She hates a
badly packed lunch full of chips and sugary drinks and much prefers
her mom packing a balanced lunch break meal. KID Z cannot help but tell
everybody about the goodness of kiwifruit - its
nutritional properties, it’s great taste and how much fun it is to ‘Cut,
Scoop, Enjoy’. Watch out for her in the Zespri Occupy Lunchbox web ads.</div>
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I know that a lot of schools are starting to restrict sweets and junk-type food at school, and I think that is a good thing. Our children should learn to love their bodies and respect them by learning what they should put in them! But lets not be too hasty to ban all sweets and treats! Moderation is the key! Too much of one thing is just that..TOO MUCH!</div>
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So I made this treat to share with you all today!<br />
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This treat is actually semi healthy :) </div>
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I must admit, I used full fat yogurt and added a cup of icing sugar to it, but I think it would still beat a full on ice-cream in health scores. You could make this with a low fat vanilla yogurt with no added sugar if you preferred and it would still turn out great- and would be for real healthy!</div>
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I made this in my ice-cream maker. One of they very best things I have purchased! Its so awesome! I make frozen yogurt regularly, the low fat variety! Its such a nice treat to ward off sweet cravings when you are trying so very hard to loose some extra pounds!</div>
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<b>Kiwi and Vanilla Frozen Yogurt</b><br />
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Source: Bits of Sunshine Original<br />
Yeild: 1 litre<br />
Prep time: 20 minutes<br />
Freezing time: 12 hours<br />
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750ml Full Fat Greek Yogurt<br />
1 cup powdered sugar<br />
dash of vanilla essence<br />
1 kiwi, peeled and pureed<br />
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in a bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar and vanilla until smooth<br />
spoon into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the ice cream makers instructions<br />
once frozen, layer in a freezer safe container with the pureed kiwi<br />
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I have to say, over the last 10 days I have been pleasantly surprised with the whole kiwi-a-day thing! I love acidic fruits, but my skin does not! If I eat and orange or mango, I have to make sure I wash my face and moisturize straight afterward! I was a little concerned when I first stared this challenge that I may be adversely affected consuming mounds of these pretty little fruit, but it seems that I haven't had any reactions to it yet. The cut, scoop and enjoy method is pretty cool that way, no stray juices! I have seen some other clever bloggers make face masks out of them, and well I have been tempted to try them out, I think I will count my lucky stars that I have had no irritated skin and not tempt fate!<br />
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There are so many different name for these: american pancakes, crumpets, flapjacks... I am sure that you could give me your own version! But I have always known them as crumpets. And I love them, no matter what they are called!</div>
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I guess its because they are so easy to whip up, and they are so good to eat. Maybe that is a bad thing?!?<br />
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They are best cooked on a medium high heat, and when the top starts to bubble, you know its time to turn them over! </div>
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I was really lucky because the maple syrup you see in this picture is all the way from Canada! I wish I had taken a photo of the bottle, its too cute! It is in the shape of a maple leaf! I just adore sweet things like that! And yip, you may have already guessed where I got it from!<a href="http://www.carlasconfections.com/" target="_blank"> Carla</a> has to be one of the sweetest and best bloggers ever! Right now she is making a massive move from Canada to <a href="http://statigr.am/viewer.php#/detail/547054008475114538_20181846">California</a>! Before that she lived in New Zealand (home of the kiwi!!!) ! Boy does she get around! If you are curious to know why she is such a continent hopper, well pop on over to her <a href="http://www.carlasconfections.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>, she has some fantastic tales and photographs of her adventures! SO good luck on your move Carla! </div>
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If you read <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/kiwi-crumble-best-kiwi-dish-ever.html" target="_blank">this post</a> yesterday about the Kiwi Crumble, you will know that I am a new fan of cooked kiwi! It has the most divine tang! It is rather unfortunate that cooking kiwi does destroy some of the nutrients that kiwi is famous for, but I will still do it anyways - because it tastes so good!</div>
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Speaking of things that are nice - I am in LOVE with these <a href="http://iambaker.net/rainbow-pancake-sugar-cookies-winnie-the-pooh/" target="_blank">rainbow pancakes</a> from <a href="http://iambaker.net/" target="_blank">I am Baker</a>! And yes, I am pro coloring in my food! Its one of those 'unfortunate' things that I will still do ;)</div>
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<b>Kiwi Crumpets/Flapjacks/Pancakes :)</b></div>
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<b>Source:Bits of Sunshine Original</b></div>
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<b>Yield: 10-12 crumpets</b></div>
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<b>Prep Time: 15 minutes</b></div>
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<b>Cooking time: about 10-20 minutes </b></div>
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180ml flour</div>
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2 teaspoons baking powder</div>
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1 tablespoon white sugar</div>
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a pinch of salt</div>
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1 egg</div>
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170ml milk</div>
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1 tablespoon oil</div>
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1 Zespri kiwi, peeled and diced </div>
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add all the ingredients, except the kiwi, to a bowl and whisk until smooth</div>
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stir in the kiwi </div>
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when you can see bubbles appearing on the surface of the mixture, flip over and cook for 1 minute or so more</div>
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supplied me with the kiwi fruit that were used in this post. I can
assure you, all the views are my own! I would not promote a product if I
didn't believe in it whole-heartily! The kiwis I received were
amazingly firm, and in good condition. They were tasty and wonderful!
And I am glad to be part of their <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/14-day-blogger-challenge/" target="_blank">Blogger Challenge</a></i>. <b><i>Thank you Zespri!</i></b></span></span></b> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-27283607638765523762013-09-17T18:50:00.001+02:002013-09-17T18:56:57.225+02:00Kiwi Crumble - the best kiwi dish ever!Day 9!!!! And I have to admit, I have been LOVING this<a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank"> Zespri</a> kiwi challenge!Woooo hoo! So far I have been eating kiwi everyday, and now it has kind of become my daily fix. I have even had to restock on my kiwis. I can see that this is going to be my 'thing' for a while. I am not sure if it just a mind set, but I have been feeling a little better.<br />
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Actually, I am totally sure its a mind thing - when I eat healthier, I drink more water (I mean if I am going to be healthy, may as well be HEALTHY) and then I contemplate whether I should start exercising again, and then hopefully reality hits in somewhere along the line and I go back to cupcakes and cookies! <br />
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But for real, I have enjoyed having a good helping of fresh fruit everyday. I am always in a rush and its been nice to be able to grab a kiwi as I am dashing out the door to work to enjoy for tea.<br />
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Anyways, enough about these nutritious little green, fuzzy fruit, on to this kiwi crumble.<br />
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I LOVED this recipe the most. Out of all the recipes I have created over the last 9 days, this one is the very best. Baked kiwi is like a zesty rhubarb. It is AMAZING!<br />
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And this crumble happens to be very easy to make..<br />
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..in fact it is stand mixer free. Well actually any-mixer free. You just throw all the ingredients into a bowl, mix it with your hands and sprinkle it on top of some diced kiwi.<br />
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And then slather it in melted butter.<br />
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No, I am not kidding. It's that easy. And its amazingly crunchy and yummy!<br />
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It is best served with a dollop of fresh cream!<br />
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P.s- if you haven't entered the competition for the Zespri hamper and R150 Fruit and Veg voucher head on over <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/chocolate-cups-with-kiwi-buttercream.html">here.</a><br />
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<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/bitsofsunshinebakes/kiwi-crumble?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1">Kiwi Crumble Printable</a><br />
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<b>Source:Bits of Sunshine Original<a href="http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/29325/white+chocolate+tarts" rel="nofollow"></a></b><br />
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1/2 cup flour</div>
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1/4 cup sugar</div>
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1 scant teaspoon baking powder</div>
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1 small egg </div>
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4 Zespri kiwis, peeled and diced<b> </b></div>
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60g melted butter<b><br /></b></div>
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add all the ingredients, except the kiwis to a bowl and mix with your fingers until it resembles fine crumbs</div>
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share the diced kiwi between 4 small oven proof pie dishes</div>
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sprinkle the crumbs over the kiwis</div>
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pour the melted butter over the crumbs<br />
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bake at 180°C for 20 - 25 minutes (or until the crumble is golden brown)<br />
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serve with a generous helping of whipped cream</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post. <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>has
supplied me with the kiwi fruit that were used in this post. I can
assure you, all the views are my own! I would not promote a product if I
didn't believe in it whole-heartily! The kiwis I received were
amazingly firm, and in good condition. They were tasty and wonderful!
And I am glad to be part of their <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/14-day-blogger-challenge/" target="_blank">Blogger Challenge</a></i>. <b><i>Thank you Zespri!</i></b></span></span></b> <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-18761750148255996032013-09-16T21:14:00.000+02:002013-09-16T21:14:26.159+02:00Browned Butter Kiwi and Bran MuffinsWow! Day 8 of the <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>blogger challenge! we made it through a whole week of kiwi! :) Thanks for sticking around guys! I really hope you have all entered the <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/chocolate-cups-with-kiwi-buttercream.html" target="_blank">awesome giveaway</a>, if not, pop on over straight away to stand a chance to win that Zespri hamper and the R150 Fruit and Veg voucher!<br />
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So, you may ask, what is up with all the fuss surrounding browned butter. And my answer to that would be: you clearly have never browned butter before.<br />
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When it is browning, it has the most enticing smell ever! And it lingers and begs you to make more!!! For real!<br />
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And how, you may ask, does one go about browning butter? Well, I would say, its so so very simple!<br />
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Start by melting your butter in a pot on the stove...<br />
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And once it has melted, keep it on the heat a little longer. Little brown specks will begin to show and that its when you can whip it off the heat and leave to cool for a couple minutes.<br />
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That's it. And when you smell it - you will be addicted! And when you taste it, you will never look back. It gives a rich, nutty flavour to your final product...*swoon*<br />
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The thing I love most about these muffins is you can make a large batch of this mixture and you can store it in the fridge for up to a week, so every morning you can wake up fill one or two muffins holes of a pan and bake them and have freshly baked muffins every morning of the week without the fuss! I would suggest chopping fresh fruit every day though, because the kiwi may spoil!<br />
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Mmmmmm!Speaking of addictions, I think I may be developing a kiwi addiction. <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri</a> - you are to blame! Not that I am complaining! I have loved, loved, loved having a fridge stocked with kiwi fruit to enjoy! Heck! I now look forward to my tea break at work so I can slice and scoop my kiwi!<br />
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Ok, ok, off track I know!!!!<br />
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I made these muffins using a mini muffin pan! They are so pop-able when they are mini.<br />
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You have to try these!! Ok?<br />
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<b><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/bitsofsunshinebakes/browned-butter-kiwi-and-bran-muffins?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1" target="_blank">Browned Butter Kiwi and Bran Muffins Printable</a></b><br />
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<b>Source: Bits of Sunshine Original</b><br />
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100g butter<br />
2 large eggs<br />
1 1/2 cups white sugar<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla essence<br />
2 teaspoons baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)<br />
2 cups wheat bran<br />
2 1/2 cups flour<br />
1 teaspoon salt <br />
1 cup shredded coconut<br />
2 cups milk<br />
2 kiwis peeled and chopped<b> </b><br />
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brown butter in a pot on the stove</div>
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take off heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes</div>
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in you stand mixer beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla</div>
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while the mixer is running on a low speed, pour in the butter</div>
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in a separate bowl, combine the baking soda, bran, flour, salt and coconut</div>
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spoon into the mixer, alternating with the milk</div>
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make sure all ingredients are combined</div>
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turn off the mixer and mix the kiwi in by hand</div>
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spoon into prepared muffin pan</div>
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bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes (mini) or 15-18 minutes (large)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.bitsofsunshine.com (c) Heidi Hawyes</span></b></div>
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Day 7 - and we have all made it through a week of <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/">Zespri</a> kiwi-frootin blogger madness! It won't be without a reward though! If you pop along later today I will give you the low down of the awesome giveaway I have been telling you about...<br />
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But right now I want to share with you one of the reasons why I love kiwi fruit:<br />
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It can be turned into a quick 'n easy snack that everyone will enjoy. I decided to make some 'kiwibabs' to take along as a mid morning snack when we went to the beach.We have my niece and nephew staying with us, and they are rather fussy eaters and I have learnt the best way to get them to eat their food is to get them involved in the preparation of the food.<br />
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Lexi actually really enjoyed making the 'kiwibabs'! She skewered most of this fruit 'n cheese! <br />
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They were so quick to make, we made a whole bunch, packed them up and headed to the Ushaka Beach.<br />
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It was fairly windy, but everyone had fun..</div>
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Especially Daisy Doggie!<br />
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Then we all sat down and enjoyed our 'kiwibabs'!</div>
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So thank you<a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/"> Zespri</a>, for growing such a lovely fruit! And thank you for the opportunity to take part in this blogger challenge! Having kiwi everyday for the past week has been wonderful!<br />
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<b>Kiwibabs</b><br />
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<b>Source: Bits of Sunshine Original</b><br />
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2 peeled and chopped Zespri kiwis<br />
12 peel and halved strawberries<br />
12 small blocks of cheddar cheese<b> </b><br />
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thread the fruit and cheese onto the skewers in any order you like</div>
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enjoy as an anytime snack!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post. <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>has
supplied me with the kiwi fruit that were used in this post. I can
assure you, all the views are my own! I would not promote a product if I
didn't believe in it whole-heartily! The kiwis I received were
amazingly firm, and in good condition. They were tasty and wonderful!
And I am glad to be part of their <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/14-day-blogger-challenge/" target="_blank">Blogger Challenge</a></i>. <b><i>Thank you Zespri!</i></b></span></span></b><br />
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So! Day 6 of the <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>blogger challenge! And I made a smoothie to celebrate! I must admit, I am not a big smoothie drinker! I actually should be, because I do like them, I just forgot about them! :)</div>
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So when I got these super yummy <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>kiwis, I knew one of the challenge days I would make a wonderful smoothie!</div>
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And this is the reason I should be having more smoothies! They are so quick and easy!</div>
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Ok, so some of you may be wondering where I got this awesome mason jar tumbler from! Well, my very sweet friend, Carla from <a href="http://www.carlasconfections.com/" target="_blank">Carlas Confections</a> sent it to me for my birthday. She is just the sweetest ever! But if you want one for yourself, you can get it<a href="http://www.shopaladdin-pmi.com/category/drinkitcold/masontumblers" target="_blank"> here</a>!</div>
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<b>Source: Bits of Sunshine Original</b><div style="display: block; text-align: left;">
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1 cup strawberry yogurt</div>
8 strawberries (hulled)</div>
1 kiwi (peeled and sliced)</div>
1/3 cup oat bran</div>
80ml strawberry juice<br /><div>
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Just kidding! But it really is a kiwi. If you have been following this weeks kiwi facts, you will know it is an all round winner when it comes to vitamins and nutrients. In fact, it has FIVE TIMES the nutrition of an apple #blownaway!<br />
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Yip! Its true. So when you swing past the store tomorrow to get your weekend haul, look out for <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri</a> kiwis and stock up for next weeks lunch boxes!<br />
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Anyhoo. I made this to share with you today:<br />
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A nice, refreshing iced-tea.<br />
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Packed with the nutritious little green fire cracker!<br />
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Iced tea is always simple to make. I don't think you could find a complicated one! There is only one golden rule when it comes to making iced tea: never over-brew the tea. If you want it stronger, add extra bags. Over brewing will make the tea bitter. Phhhew!<br />
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Mmmmm, I think I need to get some more of this on the go! I could use a refreshing break right now!<br />
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Have a great weekend!<br />
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2 Zespri Kiwis</div>
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6 bags of raspberry tea</div>
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1/2 cup of sugar</div>
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1 cup boiling water</div>
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1.2 L cold water</div>
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ice blocks<b><br /></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post. <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>has
supplied me with the kiwi fruit that were used in this post. I can
assure you, all the views are my own! I would not promote a product if I
didn't believe in it whole-heartily! The kiwis I received were
amazingly firm, and in good condition. They were tasty and wonderful!
And I am glad to be part of their <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/14-day-blogger-challenge/" target="_blank">Blogger Challenge</a></i>. <b><i>Thank you Zespri!</i></b></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">P.P.S - Happy 22nd Birthday Megs!!!</span><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Like all things over the past 5 days, this post revolves around kiwi! Yip! Here on day 5 of the <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri</a> blogger challenge, I have something to show you!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, I have 2 things to show you:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. How to peel a kiwi with a spoon - because this is really cool and will make peeling kiwis SO much easier!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. The Cut, Scoop and Enjoy method that could win you one of 4 R1000 Yuppie Chef vouchers or other Zespri Goodies! </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is the scoop on the competition:</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #191919;">Win
Big with Zespri kiwifruit</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #191919;">Eating kiwifruit has never been this easy - with Zespri
kiwifruit all you need to do is Cut, Scoop and Enjoy anytime, any place.
Kiwifruit lovers can win big by submitting a photo of themselves, their friends
or family enjoying a delicious kiwifruit using the Cut, Scoop and Enjoy method.
Four winners stand a chance of winning R1000 of Yuppiechef vouchers. The
competition will run from the beginning of September to end of October 2013.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #191919;">Submissions must be sent to </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:zespri@storybookcommunications.co.za"><span class="Hyperlink1"><span style="color: #1237c9;">zespri@storybookcommunications.co.za</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #191919;">. Throughout the duration of the competition, the pictures will
be uploaded to the <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri</a> kiwifruit website.
On the website, parents will also get tips on how to pack the best lunchbox
from Kid Z who is the clever ambassador of Occupy Lunchbox
campaign. The four winners will be announced in the first week of
November.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #191919;">Zespri kiwifruit is not just any fruit and there are a variety
of exciting dishes one can make-from smoothies, snacks, main meals and a whole
lot more. </span><span class="Strong1"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #081712;">Zespri kiwifruit is
suitable to eat anytime of the day to provide you with vitamin C, dietary
fibre, potassium, folate, vitaminE and other antioxidants. The fruits have a
low GI and are low in fat, and sodium.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-26516329700090857582013-09-12T11:10:00.001+02:002013-09-12T11:10:18.799+02:00Chocolate Kiwi CheesecakeWow, its day 4 already of the<a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank"> Zespri</a> challenge! And I can't thank all of you enough for all your sweet support already! You guys have been so great! So I made this for you:<br />
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And the best news is, it is no bake. NO EFFORT! Just pure indulgence.<br />
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SO - indulge yourself! Whip up some cream...<br />
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...and in a seperate bowl combine some cottage cheese, condensed milk and lemon juice, and fold into the cream.<br />
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Hydrate some gelatin, fold into the cheese cake mixture, and then fold in some melted dark chocolate.<br />
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Pour into an easy biscuit base made of tennis biscuits (or graham crackers) and melted butter and.... <br />
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Oh wait! I am forgetting the kiwi.<br />
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Do you know that you can peel a kiwi with ease - with a spoon! Yip - stay tuned for a video of that. (And a video of the cut and scoop method that can win you one of those R1000 Yuppie Chef vouchers!)<br />
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So after peeling, just slice up and plop on top.<br />
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Simple and sweet. Oh yes, now its time to pop into the fridge to set. And then 1-2 hours later - you can give into your need for cheesecake!<br />
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P.s - if you thought this was awesome, you may want to check these other kiwi treats:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/kiwi-and-yoghurt-popsicles.html" target="_blank">Kiwi and Yoghurt Popsicles</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/white-chocolate-and-kiwi-tart.html" target="_blank">White Chocolate Kiwi Tart</a></li>
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Source: Bits of Sunshine Original<b><br /></b></b><div style="display: block; text-align: left;">
<b>Yield: 1 large cheesecake or 8 miniature cheesecakes</b></div>
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1 packet tennis biscuits / graham crackers<br />125g melted butter<br /></div>
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1 tub cottage cheese (250g)<br /><div>
250ml whipped cream (heavy cream)<br />125ml lemon juice<br />1 tin condensed milk<br />20ml gelatine powder<br />60ml water</div>
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2-4 Zespri Kiwi fruit</div>
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Mix the cottage cheese and condensed milk until smooth<br />Slowly stir in lemon juice<br />Melt the chocolate and leave to cool while you continue to the next step<br />Fold this mixture into the whipped cream<br />Hydrate the gelatine in the water and fold it into the cream mixture<br />Fold the cooled, melted chocolate into the cheesecake mixture</div>
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Peel and slice the kiwi fruit and lay on top of the cheesecake.</div>
Pop into the fridge and leave to set for 1-2 hours (mini) or 2-3 hours (large)<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.bitsofsunshine.com (c) Heidi Hawyes</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post. <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>has
supplied me with the kiwi fruit that were used in this post. I can
assure you, all the views are my own! I would not promote a product if I
didn't believe in it whole-heartily! The kiwis I received were
amazingly firm, and in good condition. They were tasty and wonderful!
And I am glad to be part of their <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/14-day-blogger-challenge/" target="_blank">Blogger Challenge</a></i>. <b><i>Thank you Zespri!</i></b></span></span></b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-29968043998372220272013-09-11T11:10:00.000+02:002013-09-11T11:10:21.479+02:00Chicken Kebabs with a Kiwi & Rib Marinade<div style="text-align: left;">
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Today marks day 3 of the <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/" target="_blank">Zespri </a>Blogger challenge. If you have just joined in, you can see what it is all about <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/yipee-for-kiwi.html" target="_blank">here</a>, or see my <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/kiwi-and-yoghurt-popsicles.html" target="_blank">yoghurt and kiwi popsicles</a> or this amazing <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/09/white-chocolate-and-kiwi-tart.html" target="_blank">white chocolate and kiwi tart</a> (killer!) If you are a regular reader you will know that is post is a little out of the norm. I mean something savoury has only ever happened <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2012/08/homemade-sausage-rolls.html" target="_blank">one other time </a>on Bits of Sunshine. I guess I do have to eat something other then cake every once in a while. Just kidding! I love to cook! I cook my dinners from scratch almost every night. For me it is one way of telling my wonderful husband I really appreciate him and all the hard work he does for our family! Speaking of appreciating my husband, if you have a moment to spare, pop over to <a href="http://dineanddish.net/2013/02/dr-phil-love-and-expectations-ramblings-on-valentines-day/" target="_blank">this post</a> by Dine and Dish, I know she was talking about Valentines day which is waaaay past, but it really made an impact on me and the way I think. Its so easy to expect things to be a certain way, that certain things must happen because that is the way the media portrays it, but its not entirely true! Just go and read it, you will know what I mean.<br />
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Now for the <b>cool kiwi fact for the day</b>: it is a brilliant natural meat tenderizer! <br />
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It contains and enzyme called Actinidin which helps break down protein, aka tenderizes meat.<br />
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I know this seems obvious, but it was only in my teen age years, during a bio class that I realized that meat was muscle - and it totally grossed me out that I was eating an animal's muscle. It took me a while to come around and enjoy meat again! I am weird like that. But now I enjoy it, esp bacon. Man I could eat crispy bacon with everything!<br />
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Anyhoo - let's get down to what you came here for: the kebabs<br />
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I love this combo for chicken kebabs: chicken cubes, mushroom, BACON and pineapple. There is just something about the fusion of flavors that start a little tropical party in your mouth. Mmmmm, I can hear that music and bongo drums right now. I thread these onto kebab sticks anyhow and as it pleases me, so each one is different. It also disguises the fact that I load mine with bacon, oh yeah!<br />
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I usually make a sweet-chilli marinade for my kebabs, but since I am on a kiwi adventure I mashed up 2 kiwis with a fork, added 30ml olive oil and 1/2 cup spare rib marinade and brushed it thickly onto the kebabs.<br />
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These are wicked on the braai, but week-day-afterwork-in-between-church braais are impossible for me, so I just stuck these under the grill for 30 min, turning once.</div>
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My husband was like: "wow- it smells really good in here!"while they were grilling. I mentally high-fived myself! Good job!<br />
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<b>Prep Time: 15 minutes</b></div>
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2 Zespri kiwis<b><br /></b></div>
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in a bowl, mash the peeled kiwi with a fork</div>
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add the marinade and oil and mix</div>
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leave in fridge for 1-6 hours</div>
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cook and enjoy!</div>
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This tart is BOSS. You know when you have made something and you want to run around making everyone taste a spoonful of your marvelous creation, well, that is what this tart is like for me. I will SO be making this again, and again and perhaps AGAIN! The custardy part is like a big creme brulee, and the crust is made from some white-chocolate choc-kits - what a heavenly combo!</div>
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Best part is - it's really easy to make. It took about 40 minutes from start to chill time, not bad for such an impressive treat! And you need only 7 ingredients! </div>
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So it starts off like this: one packet of white chocolate choc-kits, chopped into crumbs in a food processor.</div>
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Then 1 and 1/2<b><i> big </i></b>slabs of Milky Bar chocolate get chopped up and added to 300ml cream which is heated in a pot on the stove top until the chocolate is melted. This mixture is then set aside to cool for a mo. When its coolish, 2 large eggs get lightly beaten and then added to the chocolate mixture and swirled and twirled until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.</div>
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Then this mixture gets poured into the crust and popped into a preheated oven and baked for 15-20min.</div>
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After baking, it needs to cool off a bit before the kiwis get to grace its yummy top!</div>
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This is when you can use the opportunity to peel and slice your kiwis!</div>
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Wow, these are gorgeous fruit! And they are not just a pretty face! Kiwis are bursting with Vitamin C. Like for real! They have 2 times the the vitamin C of oranges! Woah! I mean, didn't you think that oranges were the poster child for vitamin C? Well think again! </div>
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So what is so awesome about Vitamin C? Well besides chasing away the winter bugs and nasty colds by boosting your immune system and fighting infection, it helps with your body's healing processes, helps rid the body of free radicals, aids weight loss, helps prevent heart disease, fights cancer, helps lower blood <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">pressure and reduces the risk of eye disease. And these are just naming a few of it's benefits. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The best way to get your daily vitamin C intake is through fresh produce. The bonus of this is that it provides your body with many other essential nutrients and provides fibre. And if you are wanting more vitamin C for your buck, well opt for a kiwifruit! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>ZESPRI<sup>®</sup> GREEN Kiwifruit contain:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Twice the amount of vitamin C as an orange<br />- The same potassium as a banana<br />- More fibre than a bowl of bran flakes</span></span><br />
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low in sodium, fat and has a low GI (glycaemic index). This ‘powerhouse’
fruit is one of the most nutrient-dense fruits available.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">BE sure to check out <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/7-reasons/" target="_blank">these other reasons</a> why Zespri kiwi fruit is the way to go!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">P.s - I have been posting some cool good-to-know-kiwi stuff on <a href="https://twitter.com/heidihawyes" target="_blank">twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bitsofsunshine" target="_blank">facebook,</a> so be sure to follow me there is you are keen to get your daily scoop! </span></span></div>
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SO, getting back to the tart, slice up the little green super fruit and layer it in a circular pattern on top. </div>
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Time to slice and enjoy!</div>
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I have to say this in all honesty, so believe me when I do - this tart needs the fresh fruit topping. Its amazingly rich and creamy and the fresh topping makes an amazing fusion of flavours. If you prefer, add some chopped strawberries and even some blueberries - BUT DO ADD the fruit. It makes the tart!</div>
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<b>Source: Adapted from <a href="http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/29325/white+chocolate+tarts" target="">www.taste.com.au</a></b><br />
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<b>Yield: 1 large tart </b></div>
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<b>Prep Time: 40 minutes</b></div>
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<b>Baking time: 15 - 20 minutes</b></div>
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<span class="element">200g Milky Bar white chocolate</span><br />
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<span class="element">1/2 tsp vanilla essence</span></div>
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2-3 fresh Zespri kiwi fruit<br />
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process the biscuits in a food processor until they are fine crumbs</div>
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lightly beat the eggs and whisk into the cream mixture</div>
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supplied me with the kiwi fruit that were used in this post. I can
assure you, all the views are my own! I would not promote a product if I
didn't believe in it whole-heartily! The kiwis I received were
amazingly firm, and in good condition. They were tasty and wonderful!
And I am glad to be part of their <a href="http://www.zesprikiwifruit.co.za/14-day-blogger-challenge/" target="_blank">Blogger Challenge</a></i>. <b><i>Thank you Zespri!</i></b></span> </span></b></div>
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I don't know about you, but I really enjoy frozen treats. They just seem more 'treaty' to me, I guess it is the kid in me! And they generally means that it is warm and sunny enough to want to sit in the freezer, which I love!<br />
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<i>(No man! Not sitting in the freezer, the warmer weather, silly!)</i><br />
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And these frozen treats are so easy to make, it takes just 3 ingredients! <br />
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So here is how <i>you</i> can make these suckers:<br />
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Peel and chop 2 kiwi fruit and pop them into a pot on the stove. Add 1/4 cup of sugar and stir together until the sugar is mixed in with the fruit. Then, using a blender or blender stick jujzzzzz them together until you get this:<br />
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Let this mixture cool for a couple of minutes before going to the next step!<br />
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When the kiwi mixture is cooled, grab your popsicle containers and start layering the kiwi mixture and some vanilla yoghurt. (I had used some double cream greek yoghurt with 1/4 cup powered sugar mixed in, which I enjoyed, but I don't think it will be such a hit with kiddies!) I added some fresh, chopped kiwi pieces to my middle layer, too!<br />
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Once this is done, push your sticks in, and pop them into the freezer.<br />
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And there you have it!<br />
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One of the greatest things about these (besides the fact that they are almost effortless to make) is that they are packed with goodness thanks to this little superhero...<br />
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Literally, you can add him to fruit punch. Sorry, my attempt at humor for the day...<br />
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Anyways, what I meant is Kiwi Fruit scores 3 times the Nutrient Adequacy of cranberries, melons, pomegranates and bananas! And 25% more then papayas!<br />
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So, if you are battling to get your 5 a day in, at least get a little green nutritional firecracker into your diet. Even if it is in the delicious form of popsicles!<br />
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What is your favourite summer treat? I would love to hear! Maybe I will even make it soon, seeing I will need to start stocking my freezer with some summer treats! <br />
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<b>Yield: 4-6 Popsicles (depending on the size of your containers)</b></div>
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<b>Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus freezing time)</b></div>
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2 Zespri Kiwi Fruit</div>
1/4 cup white sugar</div>
1 cup vanilla yoghurt (or greek yoghurt with 1/4 cup powdered sugar mixed in)<br /><div>
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peel and chop the kiwi fruit <br />place 1 and 1/2 kiwis into a thick based pot on the stove, add the sugar and stir until the kiwi and sugar has blended together</div>
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let this cool for a few minutes before blending in a blender or with a blender stick</div>
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while you leave this mixture to cool completely, get your popsicle containers and sticks ready</div>
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once the kiwi mixture has cooled, start layering kiwi and yoghurt in the popsicle containers, starting with kiwi</div>
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after the first layer of kiwi/yoghurt, add the other 1/2 chopped up kiwi chunks, then proceed with a second kiwi/yoghurt layer</div>
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push the sticks into the popsicles and pop into the freezer</div>
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let them chill them until frozen, then take them out and enjoy!</div>
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<b><br />for a tasty alternative</b>, just mix all the ingredients in a bowl and spoon into popsicle containers instead of layering it!</div>
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Mozart Cake: kind of a symphony of flavours that will be music to your taste buds.<br />
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Yes, that was me being corny.
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This cake doesn't need much of an intro. But I will give it one anyways. It is kind of the first copy-cat recipe I developed. My husband once dragged me down to the Wild Bean Cafe at the Queen Nandi Drive petrol station to taste the "best cake he has ever had". I had to admit, one bite and I was smitten. I had to taste it again, and again and again.<br />
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SO, I actually had to come up with my own version of this cake:<br />
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...and this is how I did it, (and quite frankly how you can do it!)...<br />
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The 'cake ' part of this is actually meringue. So whip up a batch of meringue<br />
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spread it onto a greased baking tray in the shape and size you want your cake to be<br />
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and bake it until crispy!<br />
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You will need at least 4 of these.<br />
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Then grab some heavy whipping cream, mascarpone cheese, chopped dark (bittersweet) chocolate, pecan nuts and nutella and let the assembling begin!<br />
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First up, whip the cream and once it is almost all whipped up, add the mascarpone cheese and give it a quick pulse to combine.<br />
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Then (if you haven't already) chop the chocolate and nuts into little nibs.<br />
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Ok - time to assemble (the minions - just kidding).<br />
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Start with a meringue layer, spread a generous amount of cream/mascarpone cheese on it (careful! the meringue may be crumbly! Just go slow! Even better, pipe it on!) and then sprinkle with nuts, chocolate and add a drizzle of nutella.<br />
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Pop the next layer on and repeat!<br />
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...annnnd continue until you have used up all your layers of meringue.<br />
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If you cannot wait tostick a spoon in and shovel the whole cake into your mouth - by all means jump in straight away - but be warned...this is amazing 12-24 hours after assembling it. The flavours really soak in during this time, you won't be sorry! Just remember to keep it in the fridge - it may go sour otherwise!
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<b><i>Layers of meringue, mascarpone cheese, chocolate, nuts and nutella.</i> </b></div>
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<b>Source: Bits of Sunshine Original</b></div>
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<b>Inspired by: The Wild Bean Cafe</b></div>
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<b>Yield: 1 cake</b></div>
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<b>Serves: 10</b></div>
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<b>Prep Time: 1 hour</b></div>
<b>Cooking Time: depends on the meringue recipe you use</b></div>
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4 meringue rounds <b> </b>(I made a double batch of <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2445/ultimate-meringue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this recipe</a> for the meringue circles)<br />
500g mascarpone cheese (2 tubs)<br />
500ml heavy whipping cream (2 cups)<br />
250g dark chocolate<br />
200g pecan nuts<br />
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Whip the cream until it is stiff and fluffy. </div>
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In a bowl, mix together the mascarpone cheese and cream until smooth (do not over mix!)</div>
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1/4 of the cheese mixture over the first round, sprinkle with 1/4 of
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Continue to do this with the other 3 rounds, layering them one on top of the other.</div>
When assembled, refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving to allow the flavours to soak and blend.<br />
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I have four sisters, two older and two younger (and the two younger are twins!!) If you have sisters, then I bet you can imagine the amount of chatting and giggling that goes on between FIVE amazingly close sisters. In recent years we have all gotten married and (sadly) moved quite far from each other, but (thank goodness) for modern technology - because it keeps all my sisters just a text or call away! Now, I bet you can imagine the high volume of talk time, texts and data being passed through each of our phones all day (and sometimes late into the night). So when I updated my iPhone 4 to a 5, I was dying to put Siri to good use!<br />
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If you have an iPhone 4s or 5, do you use Siri? When I first spoke to her she kept insisting that she ‘didn’t get that’ or, should she ‘search the web for that’ or kept repeating the most garbled messages ever back to me. I would get so frustrated. I was convinced Apple didn’t care much for the South African accent (although I am so aware that I half mumble everything I say!). But after many back and forth conversations with Siri, I think she finally gets me!<br />
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Round about now, you may be thinking you should quickly shut this page down and never return, but have you tried talking to her, or him I suppose? <br />
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Go ahead, ask Siri how many days until Christmas. <br />
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See, wasn’t that fun!<br />
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Now go ahead and ask some of these, the responses are so worth it:<br />
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<li>I’m tired</li>
<li>What is the best smart phone</li>
<li>Where are you from</li>
<li>Open the pod bay doors</li>
<li>Take me to your leader</li>
<li>Are you serious</li>
<li>When will pigs fly</li>
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So I have probably got you hooked by now. But Siri is pretty cool. In fact, what got me all off-baking-topic was using Siri to text my sisters! Check how awesome this is:<br />
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Did you know you could do this? You just tell her the relationship you have with a contact in your phone and she remembers it (like siblings, parents and spouse). Or you can just add it straight onto a contact by typing it in. I think its pretty awesome!<br />
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Not as awesome as these cupcakes though. They are just as easy and convient as using Siri!<br />
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And this is all it takes:<br />
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Yup! That's it! A box mix, its usual add-ins and slight twist - strawberry milk. Did you know that if a cake or muffin recipe calls for water, you can use milk, buttermilk or yoghurt instead? Yessiree! Using any of these three will most likely give you a much softer cake or muffin. Its like standard practice for me! SO when my box mix called for milk, I used strawberry milk instead. <br />
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Side note here: I have always felt rather sad when other bloggers have used a box mix to make something. Don't get me wrong, it is not because I frown on the use of box mixes, but simply because here in South Africa we hardly ever get all the really cool mixes that many of you get. So I am so sorry to do the same to you. But the good news is: its not the brand that will make this recipe work, its just a muffin or cupcake mix. SO you can just grab any old brand off the shelf at your grocery store, or you could make it from scratch. Either way I am sure it will work.<br />
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I also added one extra thing to these, some Milky Bar chocolate. I LOVE Milky Bar and am convinced that no other white chocolate can compare with it!<br />
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Don't you just love how easy box mixes are!<br />
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The substitution of milk or yoghurt probably won't affect the baking time, but just keep a close eye on your cupcakes when the recommended baking time is almost up. Mine were spot on!<br />
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You could stop right here if you wanted to and gobble them down, but I made the same vanilla butter cream icing I made for these <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2012/11/oreo-smore-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Oreo S'more Cupcakes</a> but used cream to soften it instead of milk. </div>
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TIP: remember to always use your splash guard when making icing.<br />
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I found these <a href="http://www.nicoletta.co.za/shop/nicoletta-3d-icing-shapes/flower-power/" target="_blank">gorgeous flowers</a> over at <a href="http://www.nicoletta.co.za/" target="_blank">Nicoletta's </a>. I also fell in love with these <a href="http://www.nicoletta.co.za/shop/nicoletta-pearl-balls/pink-soft-pearls-50g/" target="_blank">pink pearls</a> and<a href="http://www.nicoletta.co.za/shop/nonpareil-drops/pearl-drops-50g/" target="_blank"> mini white pearls</a> which you can find there too! They have an awesome online shop that ships world wide, so go check it!<br />
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So once you have finished chatting to Siri, go and haul a cupcake box mix out of your pantry and make these yummy cupcakes!<br />
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<b>Source: Bits of Sunshine Original</b></div>
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<b>Yield: 12 Cupcakes</b></div>
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<b>Prep Time: 20 minutes</b></div>
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<b>Cooking Time: follow the recommended cooking time on your box mix</b><br />
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1 box mix for 12 vanilla cupcakes</div>
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add-in ingredients as listed on the box mix instructions</div>
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strawberry milk</div>
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100g milky bar chocolate or 1 cup white chocolate chips</div>
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measure out and mix the wet ingredients substituting the water or milk with strawberry milk</div>
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mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients</div>
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chop up the chocolate into chunks (if you are using a bar)</div>
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add the chocolate to the cake mixture</div>
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spoon into prepared cup cake liners</div>
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bake as per the box mix instructions</div>
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let the cupcakes cool completely before icing them.<br />
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250g softened butter<br />
560g icing sugar<br />
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Add the vanilla essence and mix a bit more<br />
Ice your cooled cupcakes as you wish!<br />
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Hey guys! I am sharing this really yummy Vanilla Biscoff Ice Cream over at <a href="http://www.carlasconfections.com/" target="_blank">Carla's Confections </a>today!<br />
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I made my ice cream with an ice cream maker, but I have included <b>2 other methods</b> for making home made ice cream that doesn't require an ice cream maker, so go and check it out!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-83114015478454566362013-05-30T21:14:00.001+02:002013-05-30T21:14:30.790+02:00Chocolate Marshmallow Frosting <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gotta say, this saucy frosting takes the cake. I am not really sure this is frosting really, it's more like a saucy, gnashy, yummy silk that can be poured over a cake - but I am cool with whatever you would like to call it.<br />
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I have a thing for marshmallows. Speaking of which, I came across the most amazing thing ever, these<a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2013/04/homemade-marshmallow-ropes.html" target="_blank"> home made marshmallow ropes</a>. I mean how amazing is that. But then again, it shouldn't surprise me. Heather from <a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/" target="_blank">Sprinkle Bakes</a> makes the most amazing things. I genuinely love her blog. It makes me so happy and really appeals to me. So I visit often. It's one of my happy places! I loved the marshmallow ropes so much so much I that they inspired me to make these cute charms. I haven't decided what to do with them yet, but I love them!<br />
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So make sure you visit her - I can guarantee it inspire you and will make you happy!<br />
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And while her page is loading in another tab, you can get back to this saucey frosting!<br />
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It starts off pretty much like the base to this <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/02/3-ingredient-chocolate-mousse.html" target="_blank">3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse</a>, so you have to know that this is rich and chocolatey! <br />
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You put some marshmallows, heavy whipping cream (or milk) and chocolate into a thick based pot and melt the chocolate and marshmallows on the stove on a medium heat until you have a rich, smooth sauce. Then, let it cool for 10-20 minutes before you slather your cake in it.<br />
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I even used it between the layers of my cake. And I iced my cake while the sponge was still warm, so it literally just sank in and made a soft, gooey layer between the sponges. <br />
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*swoon*melt*<br />
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Try it some time, I know you will LOVE it!<br />
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<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/bitsofsunshinebakes/chocolate-marshmallow-frosting?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1" target="_blank"><b>Chocolate Marshmallow Frosting Printable</b></a><br />
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1 small bag marshmallows (150g)<br />
200g dark (semi sweet) chocolate<br />
¼ cup Cream or Milk
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break the chocolate into pieces</li>
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add the chocolate pieces, marshmallows, and cream to a heavy based pot</li>
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melt on a very low heat, stirring constantly </li>
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P.S - I used my <a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2011/10/wicky-wacky-cake.html" target="_blank">One Bowl Chocolate Cake</a> recipe for the cake.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605441312441196280.post-17473702040536354452013-05-21T20:45:00.000+02:002013-05-24T10:17:17.064+02:00Melt-in-your-mouth Vanilla FudgeLife is short. Have you ever contemplated that fact? I have always had it in the back of my mind, my mortality lurking there, but recently a few events have made it glaringly obvious. Not that I want to go into all the morbid details, but I really just wanted to share how precious our lives are. How lucky we are to be well, alive and fortunate enough to have all that we do. I really just want you take a second to think about that. About all you have. Not about what you want or what you don't have, just about ALL you DO have - and then be thankful for it. Annnnnd after all that heavy thought, here is what you came for.... <br />
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This fudge is really yummy. Have you ever had <a href="http://www.amfudge.co.za/" target="_blank" title="">American Fudge Factory</a> fudge? It has a firm dreamy outer layer and a creamy soft inner centre - all a product of their famous fudge making method. I have watched them fudging away before, it's a pretty awesome process. They make the thick, hot, sugary mixture in a big copper pot, then they pour it onto a massive marble slab where they<i> almost </i>churn it with a big wooden spoon/paddle type thing. This whole process adds a hang of a lot of air to the fudge, which makes it super dooper creamy. They then add all those wonderful flavours (gotta say, the milo and the milky bar are my ultimate flavours!!!!) and leave them to set in a nice, thick bar. It's amazing fudge, if you have never had any - seriously - go and find a store and buy some. Their slogan is 'flippin good fudge' and they aren't lying!<br />
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So when I cam across this recipe in my latest IDEAS magazine, I was absorbed. I mean that. I could not stop thinking about this fudge. I guess it was the liquid glucose that caught my attention. It's the one ingredient that I have never added to my fudge, and it's the one ingredient that I could imagine giving that super soft and dreamy centre to fudge. So I gave it a try.<br />
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And it turned out fantastically. I didn't follow their exact instructions, I cooked it longer then they instructed and I added vanilla bean seeds instead of vanilla essence. Hmmm - come to think of it, I also beat it with my electric hand whisk so that it would be super creamy. And it worked. SO. WELL. <br />
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<a href="http://ideasmag.co.za/food-entertaining/sweet-temptation-fudge/" target="_blank">So go and check their fudge out here.</a> I can imagine this would make a really sweet sauce too if you shortened the cooking time. Excuse the pun! <br />
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Anywhoo... The last post I did was of my fav cookies:<a href="http://www.bitsofsunshine.com/2013/03/custard-creams.html"> Custard Creams</a>. I really do adore them. SO I made a second batch and added a whole of fun to it!<br />
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AND by a whole lot of fun I mean mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and jelly tots!<br />
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These mini marshies I used here were REAL jet puffed mini marshmallows that my sweet friend <a href="http://www.carlasconfections.com/">Carla</a> had sent me because I couldn't find any here in SA. But just today, when I was shopping for some fruit (YES, I do try and eat healthy at times! I mean I LOVE banana bread!) I found some mini pink and white marshmallows at Woolies! Speaking of SA things - I have been overwhelmed at all the South African Foodie love Bits of Sunshine has been getting over the past few weeks! You guys have no idea how much that means to me! Thanks a million!<br />
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Word of warning: the marshmallows make the bottom of these cookies ultra sticky! Seriously! If you have a Silpat - use it! A Silpat makes baking anything sticky, BLISS. <br />
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And that is all there is to these little bites of yumminess!<br />
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Let me know if you have ever made a Rocky Road version of your fav cookie!<br />
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Rocky Road Custard Creams <br />
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Yield: about 40 cookies<br />Prep time: 15 min<br />Baking time: 15-20 min<br /><br /><b>Ingredients:</b><br />250g butter<br />1 cup icing sugar<br />1 teaspoon vanilla essence (or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract)<br />1 cup custard powder<br />2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour<br />
3/4 cup chocolate chips<br />
3/4 cup jelly tots<br />
3/4 cup mini marshmallows<br />
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<li>combine butter, icing sugar, vanilla essence, custard powder and flour together and mix until a firm dough is reached</li>
<li>add the chocolate chips, jelly tots and mini marshmallows and mix </li>
<li>shape into balls and press flat with a fork or your hand</li>
<li>space each cookie on a greased baking sheet (they don’t grow/rise much) </li>
<li>bake at 180°C/350°F for about 15 - 20 minutes on the middle shelf</li>
<li>keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t brown around the edges</li>
<li>enjoy!</li>
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