Beef bourguignon is probably one of the best-known classic French dishes, also famously featured in the movie Julie & Julia. This fuss-free version is made with delicious lamb chops …
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 …
Product review: Achilles Chef’s Knife by Sternsteiger
A weekend in the Elgin Valley
Last week I spent two days in the Elgin wine valley with my husband and daughter, visiting a few wine estates and restaurants for a taste of their characteristic …
Greek-style 8 hour leg of lamb with lemon & origanum
Easter weekend is here and many of us are getting ready to feast generously with friends and family. To me, entertaining a crowd is all about fuss-free choices so …
Launch: Mynhardt’s Kitchen at Cathedral Cellar, KWV
Yesterday, I attended the launch of Mynhardt’s Kitchen at Cathedral Cellar, KWV Wine Emporium. Chef Mynhardt Joubert is no stranger to the Paarl community and he’s been acting as brand …
Review: Coffee, cold brews and pastries at Coco Safar
On Saturday I visited Coco Safar, a unique luxury café, espresso bar, (compostible) capsule emporium, couture pâtisserie and brand new cold brew facility. After relocating their flagship store from …
Pilchard & spinach shakshuka – breakfast of champions
Lucky Star recently launched their fourth cookbook in a series of cookbooks published by Tamsin Snyman Publishers, Seven Colours with Fish. This book captures a sense of colourful occasion without …
Baked risotto with chicken, broccoli & blue cheese
This is the first time I’ve attempted to make a baked risotto, after being quite skeptical about a non-stir method of making one of my favourite dishes on earth – …