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Healthy-ish Sweet Potato Flapjacks

Healthy-ish Sweet Potato Flapjacks

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
So, I have been trying to lose my Christmas (okay several Christmases) kilos over the last few months. I truly enjoyed Salted Choc Chip Cookies (amongst other yummies) and two dress sizes later, I kne... Read More
Why is my cat over-grooming?

Why is my cat over-grooming?

Posted on Apr 22, 2021Apr 22, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
Our beautiful, exquisite, and sassy rescue queen, Cheeky (Chekitty) has been a victim of her own sandpaper, grater of a tongue for years. The causes and reasons have frustratingly varied and therefore... Read More
21 Declarations for 2021

21 Declarations for 2021

Posted on Jan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
We have been going through a collective trauma. Heck, we are still going through a chafing, super-restrictive and at times a deadly collective trauma. No one can say they haven’t been affected by th... Read More
Salted Choc Chip Cookies

Salted Choc Chip Cookies

Posted on Dec 26, 2020Dec 26, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
Yields 36 Who doesn’t like a good chocolate chip cookie? Santa does. The Cookie Monster for sure. So, why not the South African public? These Salted Choc Chip cookies are the future – they... Read More
Working through my creative constipation

Working through my creative constipation

Posted on Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
The year corona hit South Africa’s shore is the year that I wrote the least blogs ever. I know the year isn’t over and at this moment it is that year, but I don’t think I am going to meet my blo... Read More
Cheat Daleesh Chocolate Cake

Cheat Daleesh Chocolate Cake

Posted on Oct 8, 2020Oct 17, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
The cheat isn’t about the calories. Calories don’t count when eating chocolate cake or during a pandemic. The cheat is about using cake mix and not making it from a scratch. Scratch cakes have the... Read More
Our Journey with our Megaoesophagus Kitten*

Our Journey with our Megaoesophagus Kitten*

Posted on Sep 20, 2020May 8, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
*See update on Ollie – May 2021 It had been several weeks of struggling, multiple vet visits, a bout of antibiotics, probiotics, x-rays, nausea shots, and prayer requests that I heard the words ... Read More
6 Lessons l learnt during lockdown

6 Lessons l learnt during lockdown

Posted on Aug 25, 2020Aug 25, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
Some people have really thrived during the lockdown. Their creativity, energy levels and entrepreneurship vibes have spiked, soared, and spread quicker than Rona itself. They are hustling and slaying ... Read More
Coffee-Nut Date Loaf

Coffee-Nut Date Loaf

Posted on Jul 25, 2020Jul 25, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
I was craving a date or two during the lockdown. And let’s be honest who doesn’t enjoy a good date now and then? Armed with my date-craving and the lockdown baking bug, as well as the best coffee ... Read More
Signs that your cat or kitten may be sick

Signs that your cat or kitten may be sick

Posted on Jul 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
Even with all the love and care in the world, your cat or kitten may get sick. You can make sure all their vaccinations are up to date, they eat only vet-approved food, you pamper and protect them –... Read More
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I believe in sparkles. I believe that you shouldn’t chase the quaffle if you see the snitch. I believe that fire is catching and if we burn, then everyone burns with us (in a good sparkly way).

I believe that good food shouldn’t be complicated and that it should always be fun. I believe animals should be respected, loved, protected and cared for.

I believe that life should be celebrated – especially with a Brut MCC and tart berries.

I believe in a thing called love … and this includes the absolute love of my country, South Africa. But most of all I believe…

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