Picture this: 18h30. Supper time in the Roux Household. Everyone is gathered around the table and dinner is almost done. Well no, not really. These days the kids are going for seconds and thirds. We have had our fair share … Continue reading
I decided to give this recipe a try tonight as I couldn’t face anything cold. I really wanted something warm and filling. As usual I did my own thing, but the original recipe is here. I couldn’t find any proper … Continue reading
I was lucky enough to interview some amazing women this week that are applying for work. Women that each overcame a serious set of personal challenges to be where they are today. And they each want to pass on their … Continue reading
After supper tonight I had one of those whoooosh flashbacks to my childhood and decided to make “Melkkos”. It probably directly translates from Afrikaans as “Milk food”.. All I know is that it is the comfort food that comfort food … Continue reading
Etienne and I take turns to read to the kids at night and make lunches for the next day. It generally takes longer to prepare lunches, but the chance of injury is considerably less. This is how it goes: At … Continue reading
One of my favourite people on twitter is Jane-Anne Hobbs. She is a foodie with a difference: she makes food I can actually copy and she explains it so well that I have never (touch wood) had a flop making … Continue reading
I got some lovely responses to my questions about children and medicine yesterday here and on twitter and FB, thanks so much! Here are my responses, please feel free to comment and add your thoughts. At what point do you … Continue reading
The latest in the Isabel tummy bug saga: Salmonella. And another R230.00 worth of medication. And no, it’s not about the money, it’s about the confusion. First it was a tummy bug, then it was constipation and now it’s salmonella … Continue reading
Today we voted in the local elections and until now it’s never been a big thing for us, but now that we have twitter etc it’s amazing how important it’s become and I absolutely love it! I refuse to raise … Continue reading
I mentioned yesterday that we’ve been worried about Isabel’s stomach and by this morning we were really worried and waiting for the outcome of a stool sample I made my Mother get yesterday. The Paediatrician’s rooms called this morning to … Continue reading
