by admin | Aug 19, 2012 | Blog
A recent visit back to the southern hemisphere to celebrate a family birthday included a very enjoyable visit to this little hidden hamlet. It certainly didn’t disappoint and would recommend it if you ever find yourself in that part of the world! Read all...
by admin | Jul 20, 2012 | Blog
I could hardly believe it when I realised that it has been a whole year since the launch of Chez Shamwari. It’s been a wonderful twelve months and a little celebratory birthday party to acknowledge this landmark was in order. So it was with much excitement I scheduled...
by Chez Shamwari | Jul 3, 2012 | Blog
I have recently visited this wonderful corner of Haworth and have waxed lyrical about it here. If you are searching for that extra special coffee and cake experience, then look no further because quality is all you’ll find at this exceptional little...
by Chez Shamwari | Jun 23, 2012 | Menus
I am very excited at the prospect of this afternoon tea as it is in honour of Chez Shamwari’s very first birthday. It’s hard to believe a year has passed but it’s been a great experience and a whole lot of fun. I have met some wonderful people too...
by Chez Shamwari | Jun 2, 2012 | Blog, Recipes
I will shortly be celebrating a member of my family’s half century in South Africa. A birthday feast is planned and a curry “with all the spices” will be on the menu. Mum asked if I had a recipe she could use and I immediately thought of this one...
by Chez Shamwari | Mar 13, 2012 | Menus
Here’s the menu for a vegetarian lunch on Sunday 18th March. I am hosting this event after a specific request asking if I was ‘open’ around this date to celebrate a birthday and also if I could accommodate vegetarians. I was more than happy to...
by admin | Mar 11, 2012 | Blog, Recipes
I got this recipe from my dear Mum and have very tasty memories of these little gems from times past. Not only are they delicious but they must be the easiest thing to make. I served these at a previous afternoon tea and have had a request for the recipe. So here...
by admin | Feb 18, 2012 | Menus
Here’s the menu for afternoon tea on Sunday 26 February. As it’s ‘forced’ rhubarb season here in Yorkshire, I just had to feature it somewhere. I decided on crumble having been inspired from a recent visit to Create in Leeds where their...
by Chez Shamwari | Feb 12, 2012 | Blog
I had been vaguely aware of coeliac disease for some time but had no real understanding of it or any appreciation of the difficulties that sufferers have in coping with managing their diets particularly when eating out. My attention and interest in it was linked with...
by admin | Jan 29, 2012 | Menus
Here’s the menu that my guests will be savouring for Sunday lunch on 5 February. They are in for a treat as always but particularly as this menu includes another of my signature dishes – tiramisu! Menu 5 February, 2012 Cape seed loaf ~ Peperoni alla...
