If there’s one dessert that everyone loves in the hotter months, it’s ice cream. Dreamy cones of delicious, ice cold creaminess. Unfortunately most ice creams are quite rich in calories …
Creamy roasted butternut soup with spicy roasted seeds
When I was a student, there used to be a place in Church Street called Spice Café that served various soups daily with a slice of bread of your choice. …
Spicy dhal with naan bread
Few smells bring more comfort than that of a fragrant curry – not only in colder months but also at the height of summer. Curry doesn’t have to be expensive …
My Top 5 Budget-Beating Dinner Recipes
While most of us are still recovering from a spendalicious festive season, this not-so-new year is already heading for March at the speed of light. And with Valentines Day and …
Pizza verde
There is something really beautiful about a pizza topped with only one colour – in this case green. I’ve made hundreds of pizzas in my life, mostly with a traditional …
Beetroot salad with marinated tomatoes and goats cheese
A few weeks ago I had a lovely wine tasting at Babylonstoren. They serve the most delightful snack platters at their tasting room, packed with fantastic fresh produce from their …
Fresh Feasting with Pork 360: Pork & Pineapple Burgers with Herb Mayo
If you love great burgers, you’re in for a treat. Making patties out of great quality pork mince results in a much softer patty than ground beef, delivering a really …
Fresh feasting with Pork 360: Vietnamese Shredded Pork Ramen
Wishing you all the best for an incredible 2017 ahead! It’s such a privilege to have another clean slate in front of us – for making more beautiful memories, realizing …
3 Festive Bubbly Cocktails with Poetry Stores
We’re in the middle of silly season, entertaining family and friends almost daily and celebrating a few days off work before the start of a new year. I’m at the …
A festive cheese stack with Poetry Stores
Everybody loves a selection of festive cheeses when it comes to entertaining. It can be a generous starter, a light snack or even a classy dessert. In this case, it …