Mom always told me not to brag…..
but on this occassion I can’t help myself!
Two months ago I recieved the most flattering email from someone I respect in the Food & Wine Industry. Micheal Olivier had come across my blog and I quote ” I am totally BERSERK about your work. Would luv to have some of it in Crush! Would you consider it ?”
Seriously, how could I refuse ? ( secret squell… people out there actually read my blog !!!)
I was working on developing recipes for my new obsession, Salted Caramel, so it was perfect timing. Below are our pictures and a few of the recipes.

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE RECIPE
200g unsalted butter150 g soft light brown sugar150 g caster sugar150g corn syrup250 ml thick cream5ml vanilla extract5ml Maldon Sea Salt, or more to taste.
A few tips before starting
Please make an effort to find and use corn syrup, golden syrup can be substituted but it will affect the flavour of the sauce.Always use unsalted butter so as not to influence the flavour of the sea salt.
Method
Combine all the ingredients except the salt, in a deep, heavy bottom pot.Stir over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes.Remove from heat and stir in the salt.Store or serve.

SALTED CARAMEL HOT CHOCOLATE
4 blocks good quality dark chocolate , such as Lindt1 cup full cream milk1/2 cup cream2 tablespoons salted caramel
Method
Warm the milk and cream in a double boiler and stir in the chocolae blocks.Place 1 tablespoon of salted caramel in each cup and pour in the hot chocolate.Stir and serve.hmmmmm

PIN FOR LATER
Absolutely love this spread! Saw it in Crush magazine! Your work is amazing… such an inspiration.
Thx Hasmita! I really enjoyed doing this shoot! Isnt CRUSH fab?
Do try the recipes and let me know what you think.
Love
T
Oh well done, brag all you like! You have to when you work alone-there is no boss to pat you on your back.
Thx Debbie! u make me laugh.. Asked hubby to give me a pat on the back … He just looked at me funny ! X
You could not asked for a better person than him! he used to own a fantastic restaurant in Cape Town a few years ago!
PS you allowed to brag a little!
True Pais! X
I am lucky enough to have a lot of corn syrup in my pantry due to an overseas shopping spree! And I am so wanting to make this for an ice cream but time seems to be against me! Well done on your Crush appearance 🙂
Thx Tandy! Yip the toffees are a little time consuming to make but the sauce takes only a few minutes! And is such a great standby for dessert – it keeps in the fridge for ages. hope you’re well. Lve T
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