childhood memories

Chicken Pie

Amanda

Comforting Chicken Pie …

Chicken Pie

Chicken Pie

In our modern, fast-paced lives we are always looking for a quick recipe, a swift fix to our problems and instant gratification. But some things are just way better when done at a slower pace. The slow-food movement is being revived, and I relish the time, love and affection that goes into preparing food during the pre-microwave era.

This chicken pie recipe should only be attempted if you have some time on your hands. Read a book or magazine while the chicken is bubbling away … you can even go and potter around the garden as this chicken is going nowhere soon.

I prefer to use a whole bird as the different textures of meat add to the overall result of a moist and tender filling.

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Melkkos

Amanda

Melkkos … a traditional South African dish.

Melkkos

Who remembers indulging in a bowl of steaming, fragrant Melkkos on a cold, winter evening curled up on a sofa in front of a crackling fire? Having a warm bowl of this heavenly dish in front of me awakens a sense that if I close my eyes I will feel my Mom hugging me.  This must truly be one of the most nostalgic dishes in my memory bank.

Melkkos, which directly translates to Milk Food, is one of those classic South African dishes that is often passed down from a long line of grandparents and parents. MelksnyselsThere are many variations on this dish with the two popular ones being the recipe that I grew up with (and shared below) and the other one is Melksnysels (Noodles boiled in milk) for which I never acquired a taste.

Melkkos is also very versatile … you can enjoy it for breakfast, serve it as dessert to round off a traditional South African meal or have it as a light Sunday dinner.

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Nostalgia-Golden Shower

About Me

Amanda

Nostalgia

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Some of my earliest childhood memories can be traced back to my mother’s kitchen. Although she was a working girl, it never deterred her from experimenting in the kitchen.  We were three girls, and in our teens, the responsibility of helping or preparing the evening meal was a given. There was structure in our meal times. Dinner was always served at 6 pm sharp. Being a working mom myself, I now have huge admiration for my mom: juggling a full-time job, being a wife, raising three girls, making most of our clothes and running our household like a well-oiled machine. Continue reading →