Cat Barker, Author at Le Famished Cat

Sweets & Snacks, Gluten Free
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
This Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge takes less than 20 minutes to make and two hours to set. It is topped with crushed macadamia and pink Himalayan salt for added texture. This recipe is safe to make with kids and you do not need a candy thermometer – all you really need to do is microwave, stir, pour and chill. Simple as that 😍 Chocolate & Peanut Butter I don’t think there is any better combination than chocolate and peanut butter. I know so many of you have the same obsession, so I thought I would make some dark chocolate peanut butter fudge and share the recipe with you! This…
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Lifestyle, Travel
A Review of The Northcliff Boutique Hotel
If you are looking for somewhere beautiful to stay in Johannesburg, here is A Review of The Northcliff Boutique Hotel. Set at the top of Northcliff Hill, on the second-highest natural point in the city, sits The Northcliff Boutique Hotel, overlooking what seems to be the whole of the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. The hotel, which is about 8km away from our home in Fairland, has been getting a lot of attention from the community since opening up a few months ago. The new luxury boutique hotel, events venue and restaurant is surrounded by natural beauty and amazing views. A Review of The Northcliff Boutique Hotel – Drone Footage We…
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Lifestyle
How to Make a Dinosaur Cake Stand
Today’s blog post is a DIY on how to make a Dinosaur Cake Stand, courtesy of Karen Kelly (kaRi) from the blog Lovilee. kaRi reached out to me to ask if she could feature one of my recipes on her site, and I was beyond excited to hear from her because she’s a well known and well-established blogger in South Africa, who’s been blogging since 2013! kaRi says she is a creative at heart that loves pretty things and sharing pretty things with others and if her blog is anything to go buy, her creativity is off the charts. She is the go-to blog for all wedding inspiration and with…
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Mains, Gluten Free, Vegan
Making Falafel with Outcast Food’s Easy Mix
Making Falafel with Outcast Food’s Easy Mix has never been so effortless. I received a drop from Outcast Foods which included their Classic Falafel Mix and it is by far, the EASIEST way to make falafel. The falafel mixes are available into two flavours, Classic: Cumin, Coriander, Cilantro, Turmeric or Crazy: Beetroot, cardamom, poppy and hint more chilli. They are packed as a dry mix, you just add boiling water to prepare, and then either fry or bake your falafel. Outcast Foods uses activated chickpeas that are (lightly sprouted) and the very best ingredients, including Kalahari Desert salt and non-irradiated spices. Best of all – No gluten, fillers, preservatives or additives.…
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Sweets & Snacks, Dairy Free, Vegan
Make Healthy Spelt Doughnuts
Yes, you read that right- a recipe to make Healthy Spelt Doughnuts. Sound too good to be true? Well, it’s possible, because life isn’t about depriving yourself of all the good things, its about balance and sometimes, coming up with ways to make a really delicious thing like a doughnut, a bit healthier. What’s the secret to healthier doughnuts? Traditionally, doughnuts are deep-fried and they absorb a lot of cooking oil in the cooking process. In addition, many bakeries cook their doughnuts in shortening, a fat often loaded with trans-fats. The solution – delicious baked doughnuts that are cooked in the oven with just a little bit of coconut oil…
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