This week, I teamed up with Klein Joostenberg Deli on the R304, Muldersvlei, outside Stellenbosch. I’ve always been a huge fan of their shop, because they are a passionate 5th …
Strawberry gazpacho – a #zerowaste recipe with First Choice
I’ve learned so much over the past year about what I throw away, and how to minimize waste to a point where there’s hopefully none. The team from First Choice …
Garden salad with carrot top pesto, feta, croutons and almonds – a #zerowaste recipe with First Choice
As you might know, I’m currently shooting my second cookbook with a seasonal theme, and I’ve been acutely aware of seasonal produce over the past few months. Our friendly neighbour …
Cherry and almond ice cream (and a visit to the Cherry Time Farm)
A few weeks ago, my family and I had the privilege of joining a small group of guests at the Cherrytime Farm (part of Dutoit Agri) outside Worcester, for picking …
Dinner at 96 Winery Road (new small plates menu)
96 Winery Road has been a popular and prominent family restaurant in the Winelands for the past 24 years. Established in 1996 on Winery Road off the R44 between Stellenbosch …
Salty peanut butter & milk chocolate bars
It’s only in recent years that I discovered a much loved American classic – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. If you’ve tasted it, you’d know that it is completely addictive, with …
The Pinotage Burger (with cranberry sauce, brie en braai-spiced fried onions)
National Pinotage Day is around the corner (12 October) and I’ve teamed up with Middelvlei Wine Estate to bring you the definitive Pinotage Burger to pair with this proudly South …
#SupportStellenbosch: a weekend with Kunjani, Fat Butcher, Mason Farming, Koelenhof, Villiera, Joostenberg and Knorhoek
The Stellenbosch hospitality and tourism communities have reopened with wide open arms after a devastating few months due to Covid-19 restrictions and lockdown in South Africa. Most of these establishments …
Sticky toffee pudding with figs and walnuts
A week ago, Le Creuset SA launched their brand new colour, Fig: a warmer shade of violet with beautiful brownish hues – you can see the colour best (in its …
Almond financiers (a step-by-step guide)
A few years ago, I discovered almond financiers while shopping at Joostenberg Deli. They produce a wide range of French-inspired pastries within their bakery, also including madeleines, croissants, etc. These …