Category: Sparkle Belly Corner
Calories need not apply.
I am no Martha Stewart; I am no Marco Pierre White; I am no Rachel Khoo; I am no Jamie Oliver (okay maybe a little Jamie Oliver but not quite). The point is that I am just a sparkly girl standing in front of an oven-and-hob, asking it to love me. I experiment. I am messy. I have no fancy equipment – my oven has even decided not to close its door on me – and the outside world – fully. And half of the gradient markings on the knobs have disappeared (there are many conspiracy
theories surrounding this). What I do, is yummy food that brings smiles to faces and usually has a touch of whimsy. Did I mention I am messy?
Healthy-ish Sweet Potato Flapjacks
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
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
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
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
PB+J Oat COVID Crumble
No matter whether you are working during the lockdown or not, there is no Mr D, Uber Eats or ordering-in. So, baking, cooking and experimenting are the only ways forward (for now). And with COVID-19, ... Read More
Fancy Lemon and Pop Muffins {Gluten-free}
Why do cupcakes have to have all the fun? Just because they have fancy as fudge toppings and used in celebrations. Come now! Muffins can also be cool, fun, sassy and bedazzled – even when gluten-fre... Read More
Rainbow Salad with Spicy Harissa Mayo (V)
If you think salads are boring and leave you hungry 30 minutes after you eat it – think again. This salad is satisfying, delicious, filling, spicy and easy to make. You can eat it as is, as a si... Read More
Salted Caramel Popcorn and Chocolate Tart
So, as I mentioned in Hazelnut Dark Chocolate and Salt Flake Tart, I have seriously neglected tarts on Sparkle Ellie. Obviously, that means two sparkly tart recipes in a row – duh. Ok, honestly when... Read More