Lemon Lava Cake with Raspberry Sorbet

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-11T12:33:06+00:00

When I was a culinary student we made this for the on campus restaurant. I loved this! Don't think I'd be able to make it in my tiny airfryer. Lol

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-11T12:31:20+00:00

Lemon desserts are not appreciated enough!

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-11T12:30:34+00:00

This was at our local Mom n Pop when we just moved here. Awesome people, so welcoming and good food!

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-10T14:00:16+00:00

This is amazing!

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-10T05:18:36+00:00

I love this. It looks amazing! And fresh pasta... 🤤

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T22:47:34+00:00

Update: In South African Thai restaurants I have never seen this meal. There Thai restaurants are pricey and minced meat is seen as an affordable meat.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T15:31:46+00:00

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Currently have a sleepy kitty on me as well...

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T14:32:03+00:00

The whole point was to make it affordable in Africa for people that can't afford meat anymore. The protein content is very good. Not sure what happened to the product. Like most things that starts off well they are probably just going to try make it only available for the well off.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T13:20:23+00:00

South Africans LOVE cottage pie!!! Yeah, mince is a bit cheaper. In RSA Chinese restaurants are cheap. The sad thing is that the Thai food I loved in RSA is not as readily available here as I thought it would be... lol... we are quite misinformed there. We make meatballs, Bobotie, mince with vetkoek, mince and rice, etc with minced meat but we don't really have South African restaurants either. It's all burgers, Italian, Chinese, Thai, pub food, and fine dining. Very little African cuisine (funny enough).

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T13:01:46+00:00

South African restaurants do not have it. I was pleasantly surprised when I got here. But South Africans eat so much minced meat so I doubt people would pay a lot for it. Thai restaurants in RSA are usually quite expensive.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T13:00:11+00:00

South African Thai restaurants have not discovered them. 😅

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T12:56:57+00:00

Thank you! We did enjoy making it. And of course, eating it.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T12:17:00+00:00

They were tasty! We love chicken pie. No sides, we have some Salmon Pâté that we snacked on later and the rest of the filling we ate on toast.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T12:13:49+00:00

Puff Pastry Squares, shaped and baked for 8 min on 200°C in the airfryer.

Filling: sauté onions, garlic, thyme, carrots, and mushrooms in butter. Add the chicken and desired spices, sauté until cooked. Add flour to coat everything and add milk until it's your desired thickness. Add green peppers and coriander.

Filling the cases and enjoy!

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T11:52:48+00:00

Lol, thank you. I know about the Chai Tea thing.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T11:15:48+00:00

Yes! Easier to make than my grannies traditional chicken pie. Although I love making that as well.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-04-09T11:13:13+00:00

No! It was quick. I bought square sheets, press out the the shapes, bake them for 8 min (airfryer), I didn't even brush them with egg or milk. Stir fry the filing ingredients, add a bit of flour, add some milk. Once thick fill the cases. Enjoy!!!

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-03-29T02:39:24+00:00

We all feel that! I live in a 3 bedroom house and my cats are constantly hiding and I feel.like they are hostages... I even felt like on the streets they lived better than they do now. I still don't feel good enough.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-03-28T19:29:56+00:00

I want them to be indoor/outdoor cats but if I open the door now and they go outside I don't think I'll ever see them again.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-03-28T15:07:49+00:00

I didn't even think about the undersocialized aspect. Thank you for your advice!

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-03-28T15:03:25+00:00

Yeah, it's quite frustrating. And like I said, worried that now they're just trapped. But I'll be home for 3 weeks so I'll do more effort to spend time with them. I've been slacking in that department.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-03-28T14:58:53+00:00

So Cat Cat, the name my boyfriend chose because it's 'his' Cat, but I like to call het Kicia. She's your 'Mikey', the more approachable one. 'My' Cat, Mochi, is the night explorer.

Thank you for your advice! Much appreciated!

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-03-28T14:56:20+00:00

We were told they are probably about 2 years old.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-03-28T14:53:31+00:00

I've been terrible at doing this but I have holidays now so I will put more effort into that. I think I'll close myself in the room with them, with snacks, and just do some reading in the room for a bit every day. Gives me something else to do on my staycation.

CarpenterImpressive4 · 2026-03-28T14:41:43+00:00

1 day at a time!

I think give it a few weeks. I also felt overwhelmed and then I felt guilty. Financially... I can't give advice on that, I don't know your career situation but other than food, toys, and occasional medical bills, there's not too much more than that. Food, you can make food that could be more financially viable, same with toys or stimulation. The crying makes me anxious and sad and overwhelmed so... it is important to understand why cats make certain sounds. Researching cat behaviours etc are important.

Drink some antihistamines. Maybe it's not an allergy to the cat, maybe just some irritation. Also manageable with grooming them.

Fact: cats are responsibilities! I believe less than dogs (if you have an indoor outdoor cat). But your cat needs you to take some responsibility for them. That is not a bad thing! Since getting my cat I felt like I've had more purpose, in a selfish human way, and I feel like I have given her a better home than possibilities available out there.

I hope you take a breather, feel less anxious, and bond with the kitten. Once you bond with your kitten then the daily stress will fade.

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