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10 Gift ideas for the (foodie) woman in your life.

in ATTWF Recommends on 11/08/2022 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Happy Women’s Month! Happy Women’s Month and Happy Belated Women’s Day. To the beautiful woman reading this post: I hope you enjoyed yesterday, whether or not you received a special gift or spoil. And I…

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Flavourful, Budget-friendly Red Lentil Soup

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It’s about time Many of my friends and family have already asked for my Red Lentil Soup recipe and I actually can’t believe it wasn’t on the blog yet. I make this soup often because…

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A review of Youthology’s Pure Bioactive Collagen

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I was recently asked to try the Pure Bioactive Collagen from Youthology. This request came at such a great time as I found the brand online a few weeks prior and started reading about it,…

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A review of UCOOK’s new PREMIUM and SAVER categories

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If you’ve been part of the And Then There Was Food family for a while, then you already know how much I love UCOOK’s meal kits. Particularly the Health Nut category. If you’re new here,…

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Mel’s Mushroom Rice

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2 Main ingredients. 1 Amazing pan of goodness. This mushroom rice is so good yet so simple, I simply had to put my name to it. I am back in the Middle East (more about…

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Instant Noodle Glow Up

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Friends! I have finally joined the Reels-family! And I think I like them. Not sure what I’m talking about? Well, I have included my reels video for you below. Hit that play button. View this…

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Sunday Talk – 4 April

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Happy Sunday!  How are you doing? Today’s SundayTalk is a few hours later than usual because I am sure many of you have been (or are still) spending time with your loved ones as you…

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Sunday Talk – 7 March

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Today is the 7th of March! I had to say it out loud to believe it. It feels like time runs faster here in the Middle East, or do you also experience it where you…

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Sunday Talk – the first one!

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HAPPY 2021! I know it’s been a while, but I think we all needed some time to process 2020, right?! How are you feeling though? Do you believe 2020 has prepared you for 2021? If…

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Thai Yellow Curry – hearty plant-based goodness

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(Or change your curry paste to green and make this a Thai Green Curry). I am SO excited to share this Thai YELLOW curry recipe with you on this BLACK Friday. One of my dearest…

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Hi! I’m Mel

And then there was food Welcome to my blog! I'm a former music educator. I worked and lived in the Middle East for 4 years, but returned back to Cape Town where I reside with my husband. My camera, good food, loose leaf tea, dark chocolate and plants - these are a few of my favourite things! more

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She's finally on the blog - the recipe I've shared She's finally on the blog - the recipe I've shared via word of mouth and via WhatsApp voice notes so often, but never via blog. Until now 😄 I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
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#dhal #redlentilsoup #soup #winter #plantbased #vegan #instaeats #capetownfoodie #ontheblog #budgetfriendly #andthentherewasfood
The first thing that came out of my husband’s mo The first thing that came out of my husband’s mouth this morning, I’m craving some koe’sisters. He was in for a surprise because he didn’t realise I had a few frozen in my @stasherbag_sa 🙌 Mom made these koeksisters a while back and I used my @stasherbag_sa to freeze them so that when his craving hits I can just defrost, warm the syrup, dip and drip 😅 
#koeksisters #donuts #sundaymorning #plasticfreejuly #plasticfreejuly2022 #andthentherewasfood
My morning matcha ritual 🍵 I thought I’d shar My morning matcha ritual 🍵 I thought I’d share it with you today. 
• I start by warming my matcha bowl with boiling hot water; I also place my bamboo whisk in the bowl of water to soften the bristles. Then I discard the water leaving the bowl nice and warm.
• Using my bamboo spoon, I add 1 heaped serving of matcha powder, a cup of milk (I love using Macadamia milk but any milk of choice will do) and a teaspoon of raw honey. 
• Using my bamboo whisk, I gently whisk until all the powder has dissolved 🍵
• Most important and final step: I find a comfortable sunny spot and then I drink my matcha latte slowly whilst having quiet time.
#matcha #greentea #matchalatte #morningritual #dairyfree #andthentherewasfood
A warm 'Welcome Home' from JC Le Roux 🥰🇿🇦 A warm 'Welcome Home' from JC Le Roux 🥰🇿🇦
#jcleroux #sparklingwine #stellenbosch #wineroute #gift #andthentherewasfood
Back at home, we would have been able to put all t Back at home, we would have been able to put all the grocery bags in the car before making that spontaneous decision to go for dinner at a rather fancy restaurant 🙈 And then she gave all her shopping bags seats as well 🙈😅
It was a blessed evening though 🥰 Worth the struggle! 
 #lifeinkuwait #thistooshallpass #almostthere #lifewithkimmy #andthentherewasfoodeatsout
We have fallen in love with this little Lebanese s We have fallen in love with this little Lebanese spot... And because of our love, something exciting is happening next week 🤭 Stay tuned. In the meantime, tell me, do you like Lebanese cuisine?
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#lebanese #dinner #kuwait #meemcafe #andthentherewasfood #foodie
END OF TERM DINNER/IFTAR @meemcafekw My friend an END OF TERM DINNER/IFTAR @meemcafekw
My friend and I saw this beautiful new cafe in the mall we often frequent, a few days ago - the aesthetics captured all my senses. But on the day we saw it we were in gym wear and felt too sweaty for a sit down so we decided to dress up today for our first visit to Meem Cafe. And since we are now officially on holiday for 2 weeks 🙌 'something new' was a must-do. 
We really enjoyed the calm of the cafe. Complimentary iftar snacks were served (dates, tahini, apple/mint laban drink and a bread basket). We both ordered the Falafel Wrap for mains which was really delicious. 
We love this new find in Al Kout Mall.
#iftar #kuwait #alkout #falafel
#vegetarian #plantbased #dinner #andthentherewasfoodreviews
What's your favourite SPARKLING WINE? I can't be What's your favourite SPARKLING WINE? 
I can't believe I haven't been to JC Le Roux before 🙈 Especially with 'Cape Townian' and 'Matie' on my CV 😅 But alas, I made it to the breathtakingly beautiful estate. 
We didn't go for the wine tasting, which takes place downstairs, but rather for lunch (upstairs) where we could pick our favourite sparkling wine to accompany our meal. 
Not gonna lie, it was very difficult for me to pick something to eat though because there aren't many plant-based options on the menu but my prawns & calamari pasta (Mike's special) was really nice - no cream 😁 Oh, and our accompanying bubbles were YUM! 🥂 I was even blessed with a very special cocktail!
Have you been? What's your favourite sparkling wine? 
#sparklingwine #jcleroux #capetown #stellenbosch #wineroute #foodie #andthentherewasfoodreviews
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