I’ve never been a huge fan of “wraps”. I’ve always found them to be slightly dry, and I’m more of a fan of the filling than the vehicle. More …
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Pizza & Pasta
Beef & Gruyère lasagne
I’m a huge fan of Terra del Capo – the Italian-inspired wine range & destination by Rupert Wines, a premium wine estate situated on the outskirts of Franschhoek. Apart from …
Butterflied leg of lamb with chimichurri, feta & rosmarino
These are some of the flavours and textures that I love most: silky rosmarino (orzo) pasta cooked to al dente perfection and coated lightly in the finest olive oil, …
Lamb meatballs in smoky tomato sauce
After the winter solstice has come and gone a few days ago, we can safely say that we’re smack bam in the middle of the coldest season in the …
Lamb ramen with star anise, ginger and chilli
Ramen has made a huge splash over the past few years in the Western world, although it’s been a staple for in the East for ages. The stuff that …
How to make great pizza: from scratch, at home, without a pizza oven
After many requests, here it is! My essential guide to making exceptionally tasty pizza at home, from scratch, without a pizza oven. We’ve been making pizza at home for many …
Lamb & tomato ragu with gnocchi
This is hands-down one of the most comforting dishes I’ve ever eaten. It is made with boneless lamb that’s been cubed into 1 x 1 cm blocks – don’t …
Mothers Day Lunch with Poetry Stores
There’s nothing that says “I love you” like a thoughtful, scrumptious and beautiful home-cooked meal. The recipes in Barbara Joubert’s (Afrikaans) book Kostalgie are the perfect choices for a Mothers …
Caprese salad, triple cheese beef lasagne & tiramisu jars with Galbani Cheese
When it comes to laid-back, festive, scrumptious food that’s packed with flavour, the Italians just know how. I’ve taken a few tips from their most popular traditional cheese-themed recipes to …
A Simple Italian Feast with Poetry Stores
Rain or shine, summer or winter – Italian cooking wins my vote every single time. There’s just something generously simple about the food culture of Italy: not too many …