snack

South African Vetkoek

My post yesterday must have gotten me to thinking about not-so-healthy food in the Southern Hemisphere, because today, vetkoek was on my mind (pronounced “fet cook”). When I visited my sister in South Africa several years ago, I stayed at the winery (called a “wine farm”) where my sister was living and working. One magical […]

Australian Fairy Bread

Australian fairy bread is dazzling to behold. And such a cute, whimsical name, to boot! Apparently it’s a popular treat at kiddie birthday parties in Australia and New Zealand. Sarah at iatebrisbane.com has posted up some helpful tips and purdy pictures of this exotic treat. Ingredients: Sliced white bread, butter, and rainbow sprinkles (or “hundreds […]

Red Hot Jello

I feel oddly compelled to try Ali at Gimme Some Oven!’s Red Hot Jello. I don’t usually eat Jello, and those cinnamon red hot candies aren’t really my bag. But combined together, with applesauce? I mean … it’s just an unknown. I have to satiate my urge to experience the taste! And the texture! Has […]