Monthly Mingle - The round-up!

Yes, I know, I know, the Monthly Mingle round-up is late, but you know what life happens to all of us and what does not break us, makes us stronger. I had to wait for a few entries, which of course also gave me the time to put the round-up together.
When I chose this month's theme for the Monthly Mingle, I had no idea that so many people share this affection for apples with me.

Have an Apple Affection for our Monthly Mingle

I clearly have an affection for apples if you count all the recipes with apples I have done in the last while. I think the most memorable one of them all will have to be the Rustic Apple Tart I made on Kwêla last night. The response from all over South Africa as people watched the show, was so overwhelming and humbling all at the same time. I love apples! Biting into a crisp red Starking or slicing a Granny Smith for an apple pie...I love it all!

Tart Recipe - Apple and Almond Frangipane Tart

A tart recipe that I have always been tempted to try is a Frangipane Tart. I believe it is the name that I  am fascinated with...it had to be fragrant and delicious, because I have a Frangipane Tree in my garden that has an absolutely glorious fragrance....

Apple Tarte tatin with chili ice-cream

Tarte Tatin is such a simple and classic recipe and yet, I have never tried it.....a sin, big time! I wanted something different though and decided to also try a chili ice-cream, just for fun.. The Tarte Tatin came out alright, although I would have liked more sauce. The ice-cream however was a pleasant surprise. At first you taste just the vanilla...and then at the back of your throat, it gives you a warm, burny fuzzy feeling. I liked it a lot.......

Fresh juice!!!

Fresh juice, packed with vitamins is the way to go, the nutritionists say. I've had a juice extractor for over a year now, but could not get myself to use it. I have also been feeling really "flat" and tired lately and so decided to give "juicing" a go - simply because I do not like swallowing tablets of any sorts.