Dearest love ❤️
As I finally write this thank you letter that I've struggled with for a little while now... I found with each new line a fumbled and tumbled but landed softly on a staircase twirling into the blue blue skies... Made of clouds and rainbows... Sweet pea flowers adorning the marshmallow edges..... I sit down and take a deep breath... Trying not to cry....
On the 4 th of October of 2023.... At the magnificent Artscape Theater... a group of very talented people came together.. each one with a invisible suitcase in their hand, in it was their entire life they put on hold locked up... They handed this suitcase over to the trusted usher, checked their outfits, and behind the scenes and on the stage they gave their all... The lights shined so brightly on them... They performed so well that the matching amazing audience jumped with joy, laughed, cried... Sang... Danced... Encore!! Bravo!!! Bravo!!! The most memorable and magical night was created by the most unselfish people. So much Mercy fell upon us all... We found peace and glory by showing and sharing so much love.
Shukran so much , Thank you all...
If I don't make it, know that WE actually did make it... If we feel like we didn't win the battle... Know that we actually Did WIN.
THE GREATEST BATTLE OF THEM ALL... THAT PROVES THAT HUMANITY STLL EXISTS.
Don't ever give up. ❤️❤️
With love
Fatima Sydow ❤️
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A Song for You : Fatima Sydow
A Mixed Masala Breyani uniquely Cape Town Style
This dish is a one pot wonder packed with flavour- a midweek delight on Wednesday 4th October 2023 at 8pm at Artscape Opera House
Deep fried and waiting in the wings: Alfred Adriaan and Tyrone Paulsen
Starting the cooking process with a firm base for this breyani: Terry Fortune, Alistair Izobell and adding flavour and colouring Madeegha Anders.
Bringing the heat you have to add the spice- it’s hot: Emo Adams, Robin Pieters, Donvino and Salome
Let it braise and simmer with Jawaahier Petersen, Nuraan Boltman and Nur Abrahams
Once tender - let’s stir things up with Loukmaan Adams, Craig Lucas and Vicky Sampson
It’s all in the layers!!
We have closed the lid it’s baking waiting to let out the aroma….
Get your tickets now on sale through Computicket.
Prices range from R200- R300
It’s going to be the best mixed Masala Breyani you have ever tasted.
For media email bridgettebrukman@gmail.com
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HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY.
My happiness comes from the beautiful memories I create not just for myself but with those around me ... These memories is what will get you through the toughest times in your life... So create them.. Big or small...live your best life....
Love you ❤️
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The Braai Barakat.
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ROMANY CREAMS
Fatima Sydow Cooks
Ingredients
500 grams of butter ( room temperature )
1 cup of caster sugar
1/4 cup of icing sugar
1/4 cup of oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon of vanilla essence
4 cups of cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
125 grams of cocoa powder
2 cups of medium dessicated coconut .
450 grams plain chocolate, melted in a bowl in a microwave for 2 minutes.
Method
In a large bowl w with electric mixer, butter, oil, icing sugar and caster sugar till light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes . Next , add the egg and vanilla essence and mix for a minute - now add all the dry ingredients and mix by hand to form a soft dough. Cling wrap and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll out dough on a well floured surface and ensure that your rolling pin is floured as well or simply place some cling film or wax paper over dough and roll out . Take a fork and run lightly over dough , scraping to form the rugged look . Cut out shapes 🍫 with cookie cutter and place on greased baking sheet , bake for 12 to 15 minutes .
When cooled turn the biscuits up side down , so if you baked 50 biscuits , only turn around 25 biscuits . Allow the melted chocolate to cool down for 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon the chocolate on top of the biscuit and wait for the chocolate to half set a bit before lightly placing the top biscuit . Press gently .
Allow Chocolate to set and pack away in a air tight container till ready to serve ...
Tip - Make a strawberry infused Romany cream biscuit by adding Strawberry lindt chocolate
I also adjusted the recipe to make a larger amount of biscuits. The amount also depends on the size of your cookie cutter as well .
Delicious !!!
For the step by step video - On my YouTube channel Fatima Sydow Cooks https://youtu.be/9k0eA9USh70
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Throwback with my twin sister Gadija on the right 😎
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Number 1 Top Selling Cookbook in the country 10 weeks in a row. . I am so grateful. I love and appreciate you all so much. All the loyal supporters from near and far.. So glad you welcomed me with open arms into your kitchens. You are all my inspiration.
Shukran ❤️😢💕
Cape Malay Cooking, My story, My Heritage.
Available in all leading bookstores like Exclusive books, Bargain books, PNA, Wordsworth Nationwide and online at Takelot.
Also signed copies available of all my books on my website www.fatimasydow.co.za. ( for international orders as well)
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Good news from
Doctor today after my scan❤️
Chemotherapy is working
Tumor is shrinking.
Shukran and Thank you to everyone who has kept me daily in your thoughts and duahs/prayers.
Alghamdullilah. I am so Grateful.
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Fatima Sydow Cooks is a cookbook author and TV personality. She appeared in 6 seasons of the popular Cooking show 'Kaap, Kerrie en Koesisters. The co-author of the cookbook' Cape, Curry and Koesisters. The author of the best selling Cookbook named 'Fatima Sydow Cooks'. Fatima specializes in Cape Malay cuisine and has been cooking since the age of 9. From Cape Town South Africa she is fondly referred to the Cape Malay Cooking queen, her down to earth and humble way of teaching how to cook as earned her the title of the trusted go to Cook on Her Facebook page Fatima Sydow Cooks, her YouTube channel Fatima Sydow Cooks and of course all her cookbooks. This channel is her story of food, life and her community. Enjoy.
29 March 2020