Charnè Naicker

Charnè Naicker

The Jar Is Not Even Halfway Full

life & motherhood · gratitude The Jar Is Not Even Halfway Full I am sitting here on a random Saturday morning, holding my son, and I cannot stop thinking about how grateful I am for this life. It happens like…

Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls

sourdough · baking sourdough discard dinner rolls If you have been following the sourdough journey, you know the starter has been through a lot. What you might not know is that the discard, the bit you scoop out before each…

Rediscovering My Love for Cooking

life Rediscovering My Love for Cooking Cooking has always been my reset button. When everything feels like too much, the kitchen is where I go. There is something about having a task that requires your full attention in a very…

Koeksister Recipe

SA classics · sweet treats koeksisters There is a particular kind of feeling that comes with making food that belongs to someone you have lost. The smell of hot syrup and fried dough took me straight back to her kitchen…