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Taking you through my journey, I hit a point that was exceptionally tough after leaving the breast care clinic: deciding when and how to share my diagnosis. The conversation between my husband and me about when to tell our loved ones was filled with uncertainty and concern. He felt sharing early would gather essential support sooner, which we’d inevitably need through this difficult time. Meanwhile, I hesitated. The idea of inviting others into our whirlwind of confusion and anxiety felt overwhelming, I wasn’t ready to add any more stress to our already heavy emotional load. I was acutely aware that opening up about my diagnosis would unleash a flood of well-intentioned inquiries and offers to help, all of which meant well but seemed daunting because I didn't feel equipped to handle them yet. The truth was, I wasn't ready. I didn’t know how to do this. I didn’t know how to be this person. I didn’t even know who she was or what she needed. I had no answers. After countless lon...

Milk Tart, or "Melktert" in Afrikaans, is a creamy, delicious dessert that's a big favourite in our family. My husband, who’s from Cape Town, and our daughters absolutely love it! It’s a traditional South African treat that’s super easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or cold; whether as dessert, breakfast, or even an afternoon snack with tea or coffee. It’s similar to a custard pie but much lighter and silkier. The best part, you probably already have most of the ingredients at home! While you can make the tart base from scratch, I usually buy ready-made tart shells to save time. Ingredients For the Tart Base (If Making from Scratch) 1 ½ cups flour ½ cup sugar 2 tbsp butter ¼ tsp salt 1 egg 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla For the Filling 8 cups full-cream milk 4 eggs ½ cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 250g margarine (Stork or similar) 1 cup cornflour A pinch of salt Instructions: Step 1 : Make the Tart Base In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until smooth and cr...