When we think of Andriette de la Harpe, we think colour and cupcakes! After being crowned runner-up in Masterchef SA Season 4, and sharing her beautiful bakes with us through ‘n Mondvol, Andriette has continued to rise in her baking adventures. Retrenchment at the beginning of 2021 inspired her to enter Masterchef SA. “Baking became my saving grace. I started to sell my cakes and baked goods out of desperation to be able to pay my rent!” And so, ‘n Mondvol was born. That’s also when a friend sent her the Masterchef entry form. “Few weeks went by and I woke up one day with a reminder from the friend, and I thought, why not? I never ever believed I would even make the top 300! Never-mind runner-up.” The latest item on her bakery’s menu – massive mouthwatering Mondvol Cookies in six different flavours (think peppermint crisp filled with caramel, milk tart, Nutella, and red velvet with white chocolate) – has the country up in storms. Everyone who is anyone wants to get their hands on a box of these cookies. “The support has been so overwhelming! I am so so grateful for the incredible support from so many people. … Continue reading Foodie Friday: Andriette de la Harpe and her carrot cupcakes recipe