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Did You Know? Super Interesting Exotic Pet Facts

Did You Know? Super Interesting Exotic Pet Facts

Posted on Feb 13, 2019Feb 16, 2024 by Sparkle Ellie
To be super and for-realsies honest, I am more of a cat, dog, horse type of pet momma… even a rabbit is as exotic as fois gras to me. But just because I am a traditional, meat-and-three-veg type of ... Read More
Whatever’s in the Kitchen – Sparkle Dogs

Whatever’s in the Kitchen – Sparkle Dogs

Posted on Jan 29, 2019Jul 25, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
Inspired by “Janu-Worry” and a day that there were no buns in the oven (and definitely none in the bread bin), Sparkle Dogs came to be. This recipe is highly adaptable, perfect to use if you have ... Read More
Signs That Your Kitty Is Stressed

Signs That Your Kitty Is Stressed

Posted on Jan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
Any cat lover knows that cats are unique and majestic little beings with the tendency to be complicated. If you read the blog, Meet the Team, you will see that Cheeky (Chekitty) is one of our rescue c... Read More
Destination Weddings: How I was Converted…

Destination Weddings: How I was Converted…

Posted on Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
I recently had the privilege of attending a destination wedding at Mnarani Resort, in Kenya. I may not be even nearly, slightly or almost married, but this wedding changed my opinion and perception of... Read More
Loaded Cheat Potato Salad

Loaded Cheat Potato Salad

Posted on Jan 9, 2019Jan 9, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
Look, I am all for doing things from a scratch but sometimes you are bone tired and it is your turn to bring a salad to a get-together, braai or work function. It was exactly this scenario that inspir... Read More
13 Signs Your Doggy is Sick

13 Signs Your Doggy is Sick

Posted on Jan 7, 2019Jan 10, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
All animal lovers believe they can communicate with their pets. Whether it be communication occurring because you share that knowing look that says “don’t even think of it…”, a “yes, yes I k... Read More
8 Things I Learnt Travelling to “Africa”

8 Things I Learnt Travelling to “Africa”

Posted on Dec 29, 2018Jul 25, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
Okay now, technically I live in South Africa (which is in Africa) and evidently, against world opinion, Africa is a continent, not a country. But for the sake of the blog and to be a little cheeky, wh... Read More
Pumpkin and Chocolate, Coffee Cake

Pumpkin and Chocolate, Coffee Cake

Posted on Dec 12, 2018Dec 12, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
The Festive Season is one of those times of the year where foodies really can get stupid-crazy excited and experiment with “alles”. And naturally, a big event for a foodie is Christmas dinner/lunc... Read More
DID YOU KNOW? ANIMAL FACTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SMILE

DID YOU KNOW? ANIMAL FACTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SMILE

Posted on Dec 6, 2018Dec 6, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
This time of year everyone is tired, irritated and well, in simple South African speak – just plain gatvol. So, this blog post was created to make you smile, forget about load-shedding, your “... Read More
How To Be A Jolly Good Host

How To Be A Jolly Good Host

Posted on Nov 29, 2018Nov 29, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
I have attended plenty of lekker parties; I have attended even more dismal do’s. I have attended nice soirees but even more mediocre and just plan awkward braais. I have smiled and felt my heart war... 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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