A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being invited to Creation Wines to experience their food and wine pairing and to stay at their Voormanshuis Cottage on the …
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Coal roasted pork belly with balsamic baby onions
I recently had the privilege of being introduced to Radford Dale Wines, a premium wine producer on the Helderberg slopes between Stellenbosch and Somerset West (with an additional organic farm …
Beef & aubergine meatballs with polenta and parmesan
Tender meatballs smothered in a hearty tomato sauce are up there on my list of most comforting meals, but add a bed of creamy polenta and some marrowy roasted aubergine …
Triple cheese & truffle ravioli with roasted red pepper & tomato sauce (and panfried mushrooms)
My friends at Anthonij Rupert Wines recently surprised me with with a big black box filled with not only a real, locally grown fresh black Perigord truffle grown on their …
Buttery black truffle tagliatelle
Have you ever had the privilege of cooking with fresh black truffle? My friends at Anthonij Rupert Wines recently surprised me with with a big black box filled with not …
A weekend at Clos Malverne
A few weeks ago I was invited to visit Clos Malverne for a weekend getaway to experience their popular Lifestyle Package. This package is valid until the 30th of …
Homemade hot cross buns with dark chocolate & cardamom
Friends, the Easter weekend is here and I would love to share this homemade hot cross bun recipe with you. I didn’t think that it was possible to get so …
Chocolate espresso cake
Is there anything in the world more tempting than a decadent, freshly baked piece of chocolate cake served with a cup of freshly brewed quality coffee? I recently teamed up …
Fudgy fig blondies
It is fig season in the Boland and I couldn’t feel more inspired! These must be some of the most beautiful fruit known to mankind – “dark with drama” on …
My favourite milk tart
Today is National Milk Tart Day! I didn’t even know a national day like this existed, until the team of KWV Roodeberg asked me to assist with creating …