<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Karen Schneid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adventures in Travel, Taste, and Celebration]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/recipes</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:39:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.karenschneid.co.za/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[In Memory of Louis, my intellectual Frenchie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three weeks ago, I came close to joining a convent. It all began when I was sitting on a narrow cobbled street in Le Marais, Paris, in the early evening, crying my eyes out, face in palms. When I eventually dropped my hands and opened my eyes, I was surrounded by a vision of six […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/in-memory-of-louis-my-intellectual-frenchie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4df5401a0b244dff0681</guid><category><![CDATA[Tales of Family]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:46:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_334dc7bdcf7f421980f5aa45f5e984fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_786,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Roses and Orange Juice: The Story of a Dress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saffron's Matric Dance Dress]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/red-roses-and-orange-juice-the-story-of-a-dress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd40df6983408a15f7947d</guid><category><![CDATA[Tales of Family]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:17:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_28d7a0ed0fa3496bb598ff775ac12471~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_655,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese Frame of Mind: Miso Black Cod]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m relying on memories and dreams these days. With a pandemic that isn’t disappearing with a magic wand, it’s those memories which keep reminding me of the lives we once lived, of a sense of freedom, joy and connection. Lately, I’ve been in a Japanese frame of mind. Maybe, it’s because I miss my friends […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/japanese-frame-of-mind-miso-black-cod</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4df5401a0b244dff0684</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:29:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_2fb0518039f44498828340fac763ac61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solving 2020’s Problems, in One Bite!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year of uncertainty led me back to the calisson — a delicate confection steeped in history, resilience, and quiet magic. In the stillness of 2020, it became a reminder that even the smallest creations can carry hope, and sometimes, a touch of wonder.]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/solving-2020-s-problems-in-one-bite-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4df5401a0b244dff0682</guid><category><![CDATA[Ooh La La Artisan Confectionery]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:59:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_697ab851cd8b42ae95c94ab2fe622eb8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_684,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Crêpes Suzette, Sun City and Saint Germain]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we were little my dad, and hero, was the quantity surveyor and project manager for the iconic Sun City hotel complex.  In case you aren’t sure what this means, basically, it was a very important job!!  It still gives me chills when I remember how my father was in the helicopter when he and hotel […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/on-cr%C3%AApes-suzette-sun-city-and-saint-germain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4df5401a0b244dff0680</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:23:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_d1db77d23b1146e383ecb55a1085abdc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crêpes Suzette]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we were little my dad, and hero, was the quantity surveyor and project manager for the iconic Sun City hotel complex.  In case you aren’t sure what this means, basically, it was a very important job!!  It still gives me chills when I remember how my father was in the helicopter when he and hotel […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/cr%C3%AApes-suzette</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd5721bd46da1f6b26ae74</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_d1db77d23b1146e383ecb55a1085abdc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdown Themed Dinner Parties: “Travelling” during the pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends, Travel has always been my medicine. Before Saffron and Scarlett came along, I traveled as often as I could. Sometimes it was work, which took me to the Royal Courts of Justice in London and often times it was whimsical, mischievous and adventurous: I’d jump at the opportunity to visit a calisson festival […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/lockdown-themed-dinner-parties-travelling-during-the-pandemic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4df5401a0b244dff0685</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><category><![CDATA[Karen's Table]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:47:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_35b1d749670f436e8f321100582cf121~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_678,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastille Day Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[French Onion Soup and Rustic French Baguette Recipes for a spectacular Bastille Day dinner party]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/bastille-day-dinner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4df5401a0b244dff067f</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Karen's Table]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:12:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_7f7ab7dfb0a446e093f0d56925f8b34f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_680,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten Grams of Beluga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello my friends, Just last week, I got to do something really special: I fell asleep at night in a hotel room with my curtains wide open, overlooking the Moskve River. On the other side of the river was Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Each morning I woke to behold the same church, drenched in morning brightness. […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/ten-grams-of-beluga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4df5401a0b244dff0686</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:52:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_463b4d3e084e45f6922a8ec6702e2758~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scandal and Intrigue in the Hall of Mirrors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have I ever told you about the one time I lost a legal argument? Did I mention that I was wearing a tutu while stating my case? Or that the litigants had come forward because they caught a glimpse of some heretofore unexposed flesh whilst, I was changing into aforementioned tutu? No? Curiosity piqued? Well, […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/scandal-and-intrigue-in-the-hall-of-mirrors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4df5401a0b244dff0687</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:02:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_1d2f7e7054f94f3ebd256e12afd7de6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_751,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hippie-Chic La Cucaracha]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began with a childhood dance for chocolate became my love letter to Mexico. From mezcal under moonlight to jungle kitchens and sacred cenotes, I found myself swept up in flavour, beauty and joy. This journey is about food, family and rediscovering that carefree spirit — and, in the end, dancing simply for the love of being alive.]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/the-hippie-chic-la-cucaracha</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca88</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 10:56:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_e8043db14c6342d9bb7fc63d33392d33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_483,h_993,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Paris to Provence]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m leaving for another foodie trip to Europe soon. Think Salon du Chocolat and white truffle hunting. And swoon. You can follow some of my adventures on my Facebook page. This last year I celebrated a milestone birthday. When my daughters were born, birthday parties became their domain. As three-dimensional, kiddified and edible versions of   […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/from-paris-to-provence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca81</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:06:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_0386d2449e5349e4a57345f3362b4ffb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_576,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Kitchens and a Courtroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many years ago, way before Instagram or even email, I would consume  Architectural Design and Interior  magazines from overseas with a voraciousness. One time, I found an article in a magazine about a beautiful, eclectic, character-full  Parisian apartment.  There was an immediate knowing, there was just something about it, almost a deja vu or a sense of […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/four-kitchens-and-a-courtroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:12:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_f5bbfb4e289143f8a4534b196fd56b3a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_427,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Chicken Story (vegetarians, enter at your own risk)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The year was 1994 and I had just completed my law degree. I had studied French in high-school and for my under-grad, but I longed to talk, think and dream in French and so I enrolled at our local branch of Alliance Francais. One time before class I was looking haphazardly at the student notice […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/my-chicken-story-vegetarians-enter-at-your-own-risk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca86</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tales of Family]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:56:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_c76ee3d1682f4ddba229a5df23450f46~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Ode To Cake and the Reveal of Versailles]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a photo of Scarlett’s Versailles, an edible version of the iconic French palace. This cake is an ode to the last fourteen years of my annual cake creation for my daughters, Saffron and Scarlett. Like a child’s doll-house, we constructed this as a cross-section of the palace, surrounded by the golden royal fence, […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/an-ode-to-cake-and-the-reveal-of-versailles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca87</guid><category><![CDATA[Saffron & Scarlett: The Parties]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:11:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_ee0ae291fac34004a2cd24ab5c438892~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Of Family and French Fairytales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, Happy Friday!!!! The theme for Scarlett’s bat mitzvah was Versailles. Versailles is known for its breathtaking aesthetics. But it’s so much more: Versailles is about  history and love stories. Books have been written about how Versailles sets the benchmark for modern design and architecture. That’s the overarching frame. But what you might not […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/of-family-and-french-fairytales</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca84</guid><category><![CDATA[Karen on the move]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tales of Family]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:50:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_5153f24be8e44e0b9a3c3a3f5e3c460e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dessert with a Twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi everybody, I know some of you from far and wide have been waiting to hear a bit of news about Scarlett’s bat mitzvah. I tantalized you by posting some pictures of our reconnaissance trip in Versailles earlier this year. Many of you know that I pour my heart and soul into the creation of […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/dessert-with-a-twist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca80</guid><category><![CDATA[Saffron & Scarlett: The Parties]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2017 17:14:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_243b660649f94480b0fbce35d76cc5a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Affair in Piemonte Part I]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our little factory is growing. Our marshmallows are a case in point. Until now each marshmallow has been individually hand-dipped and smothered in Belgian couverture chocolate, one at a time. So central is the ritual of chocolate dipping in our factory, that it has a rhythm – all the dippers shake off the extra chocolate […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/an-affair-in-piemonte-part-i</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca82</guid><category><![CDATA[Ooh La La Artisan Confectionery]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:22:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_7d4b3936c79f4d59900812b3cc143f92~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once Upon a Time…The Story of Ooh La La]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the world of Ooh La La. My name is Karen Schneid. For many years I had a flourishing commercial practice at the legal bar in South Africa as an advocate. I loved the law and my work as an advocate; the adrenaline of standing up in court, arguing a case and even sometimes […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/once-upon-a-time-the-story-of-ooh-la-la</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca83</guid><category><![CDATA[Ooh La La Artisan Confectionery]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:59:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_167dcb44a4b241f4ab0e35a011bbe8da~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down to the Hue of Blue:                 Saffron and Scarlett’s Mexico Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy 2017! My intention was to share the world of my parties with you. In between managing my Ooh La La Business and being a mom, they don’t seem to be coming out as quickly as I had hoped. But it’s January and I am back to writing and I am so excited to share […]]]></description><link>https://www.karenschneid.co.za/post/down-to-the-hue-of-blue-saffron-and-scarlett-s-mexico-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4dfc9f47d1db502dca85</guid><category><![CDATA[Saffron & Scarlett: The Parties]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:01:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/043503_f6f5be513df645f98a13c94a20b734da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Schneid</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>