Monthly Archives: January 2015

Stuffed Eggs – The Banting Way

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Helga

10-48am So you get asked to take snacks to an event and you want to do it the Banting way, so at least you have something to eat. Stuffed or devilled eggs are usually made with mayonnaise and the easiest … Continue reading →

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Don’t Think For A Moment God Hasn’t Heard You!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Helga

2-55pm It’s an amazing thought that you can open your mouth and speak to Someone you cannot see, yet you know is there. He hears you and knows everything about you. Not one of them is missing. Psalm 56:8 You … Continue reading →

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A Big Fat Argument With My Husband

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Helga

2-08pm This happened over last the weekend. I don’t know how we both got all hot and bothered, but we did. We were on our way down to the beach and something was said that sparked a row.  I let … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Mom

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Helga

2-42pm. It is the 28th January 2015. This is the day, I particularly remember my Mom. I can’t really say much more than I said a year ago….so I have copied it and pasted it here, with a few little … Continue reading →

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Swimming With The ‘Shark’

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Helga

2-13pm It’s not often that I go to the beach without Mike, but this morning was that rare occasion. I just felt like getting out on this beautiful summer’s morning and doing a bit of exercise. I drove up to … Continue reading →

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Coconut is Flammable – Flames in the Oven

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Helga

12-53pm This will go down in my mind as the day I almost burnt the house down! That may be an exaggeration, but, as I say, that’s what I think. After the event, my nerves were shattered. I phoned Stacey … Continue reading →

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I Spent Half The Day In Winter Clothes

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Helga

2-03pm It’s the middle of summer here in Cape Town. The days are warm and sometimes windy. Shorts and t-shirts, sleeveless dresses, flip flops and sun block are the order of the day. So why oh why would I be … Continue reading →

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Cheesy, Mushroom Chicken

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Helga

1-28pm I made this the other night. I knew I had Ina Paarman’s mushroom sauce in my food cupboard and I also had 4 free range chicken fillets. After that, it was a peek in the fridge for some left-overs, … Continue reading →

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Meet Janet!

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Helga

9-25am For the past week, we have been privileged to have Janet in our home. Born in Iceland to an English father and a French mother, Janet is gifted in languages, speaking Icelandic, English & French fluently. But there’s more! … Continue reading →

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When Death Comes

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Helga

1-24pm It just seems over this new year that there have been a number of tragic deaths within my greater circle. Most of the people, I don’t know, but have only heard about.  Naturally, as I have got older, I … Continue reading →

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Useful To Know… And Inexpensive To Use…Cape Town Courier

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Helga

1-30pm Sometimes this blog is a helpful platform to to spread the news of a useful service. With the SA Post Office losing credibility with strikes and stories of mismanagement and theft, what other options do you have for getting … Continue reading →

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UK Got It Wrong – SA Is Doing It Right – Ebola Virus

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Helga

9-46am An amazing 452 people have gone to a blog I wrote on 14th October 2014. It was an update on the Ebola virus in Cape Town. Visitors to South Africa want to know if Ebola is here. They land on this … Continue reading →

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How Much Time I’ve Wasted On Facebook

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Helga

2-39pm After I wrote the article on the Pros and Cons of Facebook, it drew my attention to how much time I spend on the site. While I also find it a great marketing tool, I find myself distracted by … Continue reading →

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I Will Appreciate This Day (And The Cricket)

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Helga

2-25pm The sun momentarily broke through a thick layer of clouds over Fish Hoek beach this morning, and I was there to witness it… The sea was cold when I first got in, but after swimming for a little, I … Continue reading →

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Simple Banting Scrambled Eggs in 90 Seconds

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Helga

6-42am Saturday is Banting recipe day. And it’s an early one as I’m off to caddie for Mike.  If you are ever in a rush and need a quick meal? Two minutes is all it takes for these creamy, one … Continue reading →

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