I’ve always been a huge fan of Italian food. It is the way that Italians value food, the way they celebrate life with food, the simple way they cook …
Pizza & Pasta
Really good macaroni and cheese
Mmmmmmmmacaroni and cheese. Everyone’s favourite lazy comfort food. You have to be in your pyjamas or other “slap” good-for-nothing clothes, in front of the TV, with a big chunk of …
Porcini risotto: real winter fare
Porcini Risotto I grew up in Stellenbosch and just love everything about winter in the Boland. That includes the never-ending rain, the dark and icy mornings, and of course the …
Pizza my way
I started making pizzas at home about 3 years ago. I got the recipe for the pizza base out of “Huisgenoot Top 500 Wenresepte”, and I haven’t looked back since. …
Spicy tomato sauce for pizza, pasta and meat
Yes my darlings, it is true: I’ve created a fantastic spicy tomato sauce so versatile, you can practically use it on anything. I started making it as a tomato sauce …
It ain’t cheating if it tastes this good
It’s a beautiful drive to Lourensford Farm in Somerset West for their monthly farmer’s market weekend. But once you enter those gates, the view is just breathtaking: perfectly kept green …
I was a gnocchi virgin
I’ve always considered myself an obsessive home cook. So why is it that I’ve never tried my hand at making gnocchi before? I’ve eaten it at many restaurants, although it …