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Lifestyle

Mother’s Day is all about taking the time out of our
busy schedules to appreciate the selfless sacrifices
our moms have made as well as their limitless

compassion, which actually merits more than just
one day of recognition. So, this Mother’s Day, let’s
make our moms feel extra special by baking some
delicious memories that will last a lifetime.

her favourite restaurant dinner at home, with all the family. We
absolutely love making homemade pizza together. It’s a lovely way Shortbread
of getting the whole family involved. From kneading the dough to Shortbread is notable for its crumbly texture and butter-rich taste.
roasting the tomato paste, grating the cheese and chopping up My quick and easy recipe for candied orange-peel shortbread packs
toppings to scatter over, there is something every member of the a punch of flavour and is ideal for this time of year. These biscuits
family can do, irrespective of their age. make the perfect food gift if you’re popping round to mom for a
cup of tea. Simply wrap them up in brown paper and tie them with
Make mom the focus a pretty ribbon to take with you.
Mother’s Day is all about spending quality time with your mom
and making her feel special. Set aside time to just hang out with For the full recipe visit:
her and do something that she enjoys. Doing a craft class, helping www.gracestevens.co.za/recipe/candied-orange-peel-shortbread/
with some gardening or going on an outing is a great way to spend
precious time together. If you have more than one sibling, divide up
the weekend and take your mom on a few different outings. That
way, she can relax and not be stressed by having to try to catch up
with everyone at one time.

Here are Grace’s beloved treats to create for mom:

Chocolate chip cookies
Who doesn’t love to walk into a house that smells like there
are cookies baking? I adore cookies, and perfectly sweet and
Lemon and blueberry cake undeniably delectable chocolate chip ones are my favourite. The
Nothing beats sitting down to indulge in a delicate slice of cake for perfect cookie is crispy and firm on the outside, soft and chewy
afternoon tea. I absolutely love a moist cake with light and fluffy on the inside, and tastes scrumptious served with a large cup of
sponge layers, a citrus zing and fresh bursts of fruits. The great thing warmed hot chocolate. I love to keep a tin full of these in the house
about cakes is that they are easy to make, they taste even better and to serve them as an after-dinner treat or a late evening snack.
after a day or two when the flavours have had a chance to mingle, You’ll look like a domestic goddess as there’s minimal effort on your
and the little ones can go to town with the decorating. part.

For the full recipe visit: For the full recipe visit:
www.gracestevens.co.za/recipe/blueberry-lemon-cake/ www.gracestevens.co.za/recipe/choc-chip-heart-cookies/

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