When I heard the word “lentils” when I was in my twenties, I immediately associated it with people who go over-the-top on health foods. Lentils sounded boring, brown and tasteless. …
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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 …
“Lekkerbek” bobotie
Bobotie is one of those South African dishes that most of us know and love. But I’ve had some pretty bland boboties in my life, ranging from under seasoned to …
Bobotie with yellow pappardelle and poached egg
This month we are celebrating Cape Town as the World Design Capital for 2014. One of the four themes of design month is “Beautiful Things. Beautiful Spaces.” It’s a celebration …
Review: Dinner at Reubens, Abalone House, Paternoster
A few weeks ago I received an invitation to spend the night at Abalone House & Spa in Paternoster on the 9th of November 2013. The invitation allowed me to …
Review: Lunch at Tokara
I was invited to experience a preview of the brand new summer menu at Tokara Restaurant outside Stellenbosch on the 4th of October 2013. The menu will officially be launched …
Review: Vintage Wine and Venison at La Motte
Last week I was invited to attend a Vintage Wine and Venison evening at La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek. I had the pleasure of sharing a table with the …
West Coast mussels with Café de Paris butter
I’m a huge fan of the culinary treasure chest that sits in the Franschhoek Valley. The wine, the restaurants, the majestic mountains, the chefs, the whole Franschhoek experience. I recently …
Tea at Pierneef à La Motte
I recently received an invitation to experience the brand new Winelands Tea at Pierneef à La Motte in Franschhoek. The invitation was hand delivered, complete with a decadent mini red velvet …
Bobotie with dried apricots and cashew nuts for RSG
A respected and well-loved fellow blogger, Nina Timm from www.my-easy-cooking.com, invited me to a cook-along at her house on Tuesday. Myself and 2 other bloggers, Ishay Govender-Ypma from www.foodandthefabulous.com and …