I’m not sure whether it was the poached-apple puff tart or the Amurala ice cream that convinced Karen Edwards to keep coming back for tasters. At that stage my sous chef, Elaine Boshoff, and I were taking very unprofessional photographs with our very basic cameras. With her keen eye, Karen made a huge difference to our column all those years back.

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Trout Spring Rolls & Sweet Chilli Sauce

Karen Edward's photo of trout spring rolls with sweet-chilli sauce brings back memories of such a happy day. The weather was glorious, the laughs were uncontrollable and the entire team got stuck in to find all the fishing equipment that was available to use as props for the shoot.

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Johns' Green Chicken Thai Curry Recipe

John did a Thai cooking course in the late 90s with Christina Martin, who trained me. He enjoyed cooking and eating Thai food so I have included his Thai Green-Chicken-Curry recipe.

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John’s Cereal Crunchies Recipe

I am going through a crunchie phase so looking forward to having a few of these in my pantry-cupboard.

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John's Malva Pudding Recipe

It seems John was also a lover of steamed puddings so you may like to try his version of Malva.

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Daphnes' Steam Pudding Recipe

I look forward to trying this recipe because steamed puds are very close to my heart - especially with the advent of winter.

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Daphnes' Yo-Yo Biscuits Recipe

Daphnes' Yo-Yo biscuits are out of this world – so I’m told. The story goes that there was not a person who could be satisfied with only one.

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Gladys' Crumpets Recipe

While waiting for water to boil for her and her brothers' bath ‘Nan’ would spoil them with freshly-made crumpets that were always served with butter and apricot or strawberry jam. To ensure complete decadence the rule was to eat these as they popped out of pan.

Tantallons' Walnut or Pecan Nut Toffee Pudding

This is Julie Trubshaw's, from Tantallon Guest House and Cookery Studio in the Midlands, Walnut or Pecan Nut Toffee pudding. It looks like a recipe to try and then keep for a chilly upcoming evening. Winter Indulgence!

Cafe Bloom's Roast Butternut and Ginger Butterbean Salad

The fresh roasted butternut and ginger butterbean salad from Café Bloom looks like I want more. Don’t forget that Café Bloom won the 'Best Country Restaurant' in South Africa, voted by EATOUT. That is something to celebrate!

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