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The 10 Commandments mini series: 7th Commandment
Exodus 20:14 "You shall not commit adultery." The original Hebrew word that was translated as “adultary” is the word “naaph” (נאף). It...

Renché Seyffert
Dec 6, 20236 min read


Chocolate coconut ice
In this recipe I put a twist on the traditional coconut ice. In my younger days, coconut ice was always a winner to sell at the school’s...

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Dec 5, 20231 min read


The 10 Commandments mini series: 6th Commandment
Exodus 20:13 "You shall not murder." The Hebrew word for “kill” is the word ratsach (רצח). It means to violently destroy, to shatter into...

Renché Seyffert
Nov 29, 20233 min read


The 10 Commandments mini series: 5th Commandment
Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you." This...

Renché Seyffert
Nov 22, 20237 min read


Caramel bread rolls
Many South Africans know and love this recipe. Caramel bread rolls, also known as “soetbrood” has been a favourite in our household for...

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Nov 21, 20232 min read


The 10 Commandments mini series: 4th Commandment
Exodus 20:8-11 "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the...

Renché Seyffert
Nov 15, 20236 min read


The 10 Commandments mini series: 3rd Commandment
Exodus 20:7 "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in...

Renché Seyffert
Nov 8, 20235 min read


Quinoa and chicken salad with broccoli pesto
Summer time calls for salad, and my definition of salad does not always include the basic cucumber and tomato. This quinoa and chicken...

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Nov 7, 20232 min read


The 10 Commandments mini series: 2nd Commandment
Exodus 20:4-6 "You shall not make for yourself a carved image - any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth...

Renché Seyffert
Nov 1, 20236 min read


The 10 Commandments mini series: 1st Commandment
Exodus 20:3 "You shall have no other gods before Me." In Exodus 20 verse 2 we read "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the...

Renché Seyffert
Oct 25, 20235 min read


Rice paper rolls
Today’s recipe calls for all those who love a good pre-braai snack. Rice paper rolls are easy to prepare, crunchy and also really...

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Oct 24, 20231 min read


The 10 Commandments mini series: Introduction
Exodus 20:3-17 "You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above...

Renché Seyffert
Oct 18, 20234 min read


Oven roasted chicken and veggies
When I choose recipes to cook for our family, it usually ticks a few boxes: nutritious, filling, flavoursome, quick and budget friendly....

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Oct 10, 20231 min read


Parashat Vezot Haberakhah
50th Portion [14 Oct 2025] & [3-4 October 2026] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "vezot...

Renché Seyffert
Oct 6, 20236 min read


The Significance of the Ketubah (biblical marriage contract) & the link to the Biblical Feasts
Did you know that the biblical marriage contract (ketubah) is an amazing eye opener for us as modern day believers? A few weeks ago, I...

Renché Seyffert
Sep 27, 202332 min read


Parashat Ha'Azinu
49th Portion [14-19 September 2026] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "Ha-'Azinu" = "listen / give ear" This week's Torah portions: Sunday: Deuteronomy 32:1-6 Monday: Deuteronomy 32:7-12 Tuesday: Deuteronomy 32:13-18 Wednesday: Deuteronomy 32:19-28 Thursday: Deuteronomy 32:29-39 Friday: Deuteronomy 32:40-43 Shabbat: Deuteronomy 32:44-52 & 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Apostolic Writings: Romans 10:14-11:12 This is our second last reading in th

Renché Seyffert
Sep 22, 20234 min read


Roasted sweet potato and beetroot
If you are like me, always trying to squeeze in some vegetables into my weeknight dinners, this recipe is for you. Many people are under...

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Sep 19, 20231 min read


The Biblical Feasts: Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur & Sukkot
Woho it's almost time for the biblical fall feasts! Yes, it requires a woho because the fall feasts are worthy to be celebrated in...

Renché Seyffert
Sep 14, 202368 min read


Easy Challah Recipe
My recent story on Instagram of my challah bread got quite the reaction. The normal Hebrew word for bread is "lechem" but the type of...

Renché Seyffert
Sep 12, 20233 min read


Parashat Nitzavim / Vayeilech
47th & 48th Portion [ 30 August - 5 September 2026] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "nitzavim" = "standing" Meaning of "vayeilech" = "he went" This week's Torah portions: Sunday: Deuteronomy 29:9-28 Monday: Deuteronomy 30:1-6 Tuesday: Deuteronomy 30:7-14 Wednesday: Deuteronomy 30:15-31:6 Thursday: Deuteronomy 31:7-13 Friday: Deuteronomy 31:14-19 Shabbat: Deuteronomy 31:20-30 & Isaiah 61:10-63:9 Apostolic Writings: Romans 10:1-1

Renché Seyffert
Sep 8, 202317 min read


Chocolate ice cream
I don’t know about you, but I am a big fan of ice cream. And I am definitely not the type of person that stops eating ice cream in the...

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Sep 5, 20231 min read


Parashat Ki Tavo
46th Portion [23-29 August 2026] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "ki tavo" = "when you come / go in" This week's Torah portions: Sunday: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Monday: Deuteronomy 26:12-15 Tuesday: Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Wednesday: Deuteronomy 27:1:10 Thursday: Deuteronomy 27:11-28:6 Friday: Deuteronomy 28:7-69 Shabbat: Deuteronomy 29:1-8 & Isaiah 60:1-22 Apostolic Writings: Ephesians 1:3-6 Revelations 21:10-27 It's the 4th last port

Renché Seyffert
Sep 1, 20237 min read


Parashat Ki Teitzei
45th Portion [16-22 August 2026] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "ki teitzei" = "when you go...

Renché Seyffert
Aug 25, 20235 min read


Yogurt Tart
If you love eating desserts but you are not so into spending hours in the kitchen making them, then this dessert is for you! This yogurt...

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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