Archive for December, 2007

Crunchy Salad

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Anne from “Anne’s Food” posted the following recipe for a Crunchy Salad a while back. It is really simple to make, and has become a weekly favourite in our home. Not only is it versatile in that you can pretty much add whatever you like, but it is really healthy (hopefully making up for my previous Macaroni and Cheese escapades). We often have it on its own or with some chicken on the side. My version is slightly different to Anne’s as we aren’t that keen on fennel, enjoy the sweetness of red apples (as opposed to the green cooking variety) and I prefer cashew nuts to peanuts. So behold the recipe that may change your life! Read more »

Hewlett-Packard (HP) Sucks Part 2

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Ah it was tough coming to work today, what with the rest of the world being on holiday and all…but my three weeks of leave will be coming up in April and I am sure that will be well worth the wait. I saw that India wasn’t on holiday today either, when, on my arrival at the office, I discovered this little doozie in my inbox: Read more »

Hewlett-Packard (HP) Sucks

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‘Tis the Season to be jolly and I am pretty jolly…which is why I have been in two minds about even posting this rant. I gave into it though because I am only now moving out of the “fuming with anger” phase. Read more »

Macaroni and Cheese Part 2 – A Traditional Recipe

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As promised in Macaroni and Cheese Part 1 – A South African Recipe, to follow is a recipe for the traditional or “Béchamel” Macaroni and Cheese.

Just a couple of notes before we begin: Read more »