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Lemon and Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon and Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on May 17, 2022May 16, 2022 by Sparkle Ellie
What better day and time to add a new recipe than World Baking Day? The Lemon and Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious recipe that isn’t too sweet. It’s super easy to... Read More
The Great Resignation, Interviews, Red Flags and More [Thoughts of an Introvert]

The Great Resignation, Interviews, Red Flags and More [Thoughts of an Introvert]

Posted on Feb 8, 2022Feb 9, 2022 by Sparkle Ellie
Just by looking at my LinkedIn feed, it is superabundantly clear that the “Great Resignation” has hit the South African shores. Every second post is “I am thrilled to announce I have started a n... Read More
6 Awesome Things I Discovered Last Year

6 Awesome Things I Discovered Last Year

Posted on Jan 11, 2022Jan 11, 2022 by Sparkle Ellie
So, 6 awesome things I discovered last year…wait, let me start with last year was a beast for all of us. And by the time I took leave I was deflated, exhausted and uncharacteristically negative.... Read More
Pecan Nut and Dark Chocolate Crisp Cookies

Pecan Nut and Dark Chocolate Crisp Cookies

Posted on Nov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
Everybody likes a good biscuit. The judgement is still out on whether the correct cookie is crisp and thin, or ooey-gooey and chunky (or a mixture of both) – I say it depends on the baking or baker.... Read More
Should I vaccinate my dog or cat?

Should I vaccinate my dog or cat?

Posted on Aug 29, 2021Aug 30, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
No doubt, the greatest question being asked at this time is should you, or should you not vaccinate. This could be the debate of our era – both camps claiming science and facts, experience, the trut... Read More
Adult Bullying – It’s A Real Thing

Adult Bullying – It’s A Real Thing

Posted on Jul 25, 2021Jul 25, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
Adult bullying is not only real but also common. In fact, some studies suggest just as common as childhood and teenage bullying. But as adults, we don’t talk about it nearly as much as we should. It... Read More
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
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