This weekend I ....

Spent my long weekend in the North West Province of South Africa. On Friday I explored the Pilanesberg Nature and Game Reserve, what a beautiful, peaceful place. We went through the self drive game reserve, spotted a gorgeous family of Girrafes, some Zebra's a wild Jackal and loads of birds. Then we stopped at a specially enclosed part of the reserve for a braai lunch, it was so peaceful to be in the middle of the wild just to take in all of what Mother Nature has offer. I truly got lost in a few moments, forgetting about the real world for a few minutes was worth it. 

The Staturday was spent enjoying Sun City resort, back to commercialised fun :) none the less, a great time had soooo much to see and enjoy. I mainly enjoyed a drink and views at the hotels, secret bar after doing a maze, by the poolside and their latest edition, a typical South African shabeen village. 

Even the road trip there and back was great, drove through the Hartebeespoort Dam, a real sight to see, stopped over at one of the markets, I love markets, from flea to farm :) here are some photos of my weekend away, all taken by me. 

Hartebeespoort Dam

 A Sunflower Farm

Jackal

Giraffe

Zebras

The maze at Sun City

Me having a drink at the secret bar after accomplishing the maze

Some, Shoe Porn...

Shoes, glorious shoes! No words...a treat for the eyes, and feet :)

It's my Birthday month...

                                            

                                       

Keep calm...I'm turning....

Yes it's that time again, another year older and wiser, blah blah. No matter my past, future or present, I always look forward to my birthday, it's the one day I can truly celebrate me, be selfish without feeling guilty, be proud, happy or sad of my journey thus far. And the best thing about my birthday...is eating cake, shamelessly! I still have a few weeks left to dream of my 2014 birthday cake mmmm, chocolate , vanilla, ganache...

Janice favourite recipes...

Crepes Suzette

Ingredients:

• 1 x classic pancake recipe 
• 3 tbsp caster sugar
• 250ml freshly squeezed orange juice (2-3 oranges)
• zest 1 orange
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Grand Marnier or Cointreau
• 50g unsalted butter
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Method:

1. Prepare pancakes following the classic recipe - Fold the pancakes into quarters.
2. Tip the caster sugar into a non-stick frying pan and set the pan over a low-medium heat. Allow the sugar to melt slowly without stirring and continue to cook until it becomes a deep amber-coloured caramel.
3. Immediately slide the pan off the heat and add the orange juice – be careful as it may splatter and spit as it hits the hot caramel. Add the orange zest, lemon juice, the Grand Marnier and return the pan to a low heat to re-melt the caramel into the liquid.
4. Add the butter to the sauce in small pieces, bring to the boil and simmer gently until glossy and reduced slightly. Add the pancakes to the pan and warm through. Serve immediately.