Cat Barker, Author at Le Famished Cat

Breakfast, Gluten Free, Sweets & Snacks
Soft Buckwheat Vanilla Pancakes
Today I am sharing my recipe for Soft Buckwheat Vanilla Pancakes, that are fluffy, moist and speckled with vanilla. This recipe uses buckwheat flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, vanilla paste and coconut milk and is a gluten and dairy-free recipe. All props featured here are from my new shop – click to buy. What is Buckwheat? Buckwheat flour has a low GI and you can add a little of it to almost any recipe that calls for regular flour. It is gluten-free and a good source of calcium and protein. The flavour is rich and nutty and is darker in appearance than normal flour. Vanilla Paste I wanted to make these…
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Lifestyle
How to Elevate Food Photography with Props
Today, I’m sharing my top tips on How to Elevate Food Photography with Props. Every foodie knows the value of good props and how they take a boring one-dimensional image and turn it into something truly unique. You don’t need to be a professional photographer or even a food stylist – with the right props that compliment your beautiful food you can take the viewer on a journey of senses, of memory and of taste. Don’t forget to visit my Prop Shop to Start your collection www.foodphotographypropshop.co.za and learn how to elevate food photography with props. The real magic of food photography are the little details that work together to…
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Drinks & Smoothies
Cruxland Gin Deep Night
Here’s a fruity yet musky cocktail to try, this Cruxland Gin Deep Night gin recipe. When Cruxland Gin asked if I would like to try their new Earthly Truffle Gin – I was apprehensive because I have never had a sophisticated enough palate to appreciate truffles 😂 I was pleasantly surprised to taste that their gin didn’t taste or smell like rotten garlic (the only way I can describe my previous experience) but rather it tasted kind of like Christmas pudding. They shared there Cruxland Deep Night recipe with me, which I have recreated below. Give this gin a try if you like Nutty Musky Flavours 😍 Cruxland Gin Deep Night…
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Drinks & Smoothies, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Vegan
Protein Berry Bomb Smoothie
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have been doing the #f45challenge so I thought I would share some of the things I have been eating – one being this Protein Berry Bomb Smoothie – my go-to smoothie in the mornings. I enjoy smoothies because I can hide so much protein in my morning shake, including my favourite collagen. Here’s the recipe for this shake that serves 2 people & contains around 18g protein per serving depending on what protein powder you use. Enjoy, Cat This smoothie has frozen mixed berries, collagen, vegan protein powder, peanut butter, almond milk, lemon juice and maple syrup.
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Sweets & Snacks, Breakfast, Gluten Free
Blueberry and Chia Yoghurt Popsicles
These Blueberry and Chia Yoghurt Popsicles are the most refreshing way to celebrate spring and are made with seasonal blueberries, greek yoghurt, almond milk, chia and maple syrup. Spring is finally here and we are going into my favourite time of year – just before it gets sweltering hot – spring brings warn days with a slight cool breeze in the mornings and afternoons. Perfect popsicle weather! Well, I don’t know who I am kidding because I eat popsicles all year round, but the best part now is that blueberries are in season and are bursting with flavour. What you need to make these Popsicles I made these popsicles with…
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