Author: Sparkle Ellie
Why is my cat over-grooming?
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
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
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
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
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*
*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
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
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