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Renché Seyffert
Nov 8, 20235 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...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Nov 7, 20232 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...
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Renché Seyffert
Nov 1, 20236 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...
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Renché Seyffert
Oct 25, 20235 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...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Oct 24, 20231 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...
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Renché Seyffert
Oct 18, 20234 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...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Oct 10, 20231 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....
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Renché Seyffert
Oct 6, 20236 min read
Parashat Vezot Haberakhah
50th Portion [14 Oct 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "vezot haberakhah" = "and His...
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Renché Seyffert
Sep 27, 202332 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...
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Renché Seyffert
Sep 22, 20234 min read
Parashat Ha'Azinu
49th Portion [28 Sept - 4 Oct 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "Ha-'Azinu" = "listen /...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Sep 19, 20231 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...
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Renché Seyffert
Sep 14, 202368 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...
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Renché Seyffert
Sep 12, 20233 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...
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Renché Seyffert
Sep 8, 202317 min read
Parashat Nitzavim / Vayeilech
47th & 48th Portion [14-20 & 25-27 Sept 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "nitzavim" =...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Sep 5, 20231 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...
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Renché Seyffert
Sep 1, 20237 min read
Parashat Ki Tavo
46th Portion [7-13 Sept 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "ki tavo" = "when you come / go...
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Renché Seyffert
Aug 25, 20235 min read
Parashat Ki Teitzei
45th Portion [31 Aug - 6 Sept 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "ki teitzei" = "when you go...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Aug 22, 20231 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...
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Renché Seyffert
Aug 18, 20239 min read
Parashat Shoftim
44th Portion [24-30 Aug 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "shoftim" = "judges" This week's...
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Renché Seyffert
Aug 11, 20236 min read
Parashat Re'eh
43rd Portion [17-23 Aug 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "re'eh" = "see" This week's Torah...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Potato and mushroom bake
In need of a side dish for your next braai? Or in need of a hearty, tummy filling dish for the family? This potato and mushroom bake is...
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Renché Seyffert
Aug 4, 20235 min read
Parashat Eikev
42th Portion [10-16 Aug 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "eikev" = "as a result /...
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Renché Seyffert
Jul 28, 20236 min read
Parashat Vaetchanan
41st Portion [3-9 Aug 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "vaetchanan" = "I pleaded" This...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Swedish Inspired Overnight Oats
A few weeks ago I visited a friend of mine that recently immigrated from Germany. We share a love of cooking and baking and she told me...
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