My friend Francille told me about this soup recipe a few weeks ago while we were discussing Winter menus – she’s a serious recipe collector and her book collection puts …
Bruschetta with grilled marinated peppers
Even though most of us are snuggled up inside our cosy homes this winter, there’s no reason to stop eating like you’re on a Mediterranean holiday. To me, alfresco foods …
Orzo with roasted tomatoes and feta
My good friend and fellow blogger Jane-Anne Hobbs recently published an outstanding recipe for a Greek roasted lamb dish with orzo, “Mike’s Youvetsi”. She made this dish for us at …
Review: Lunch at Leopard’s Leap
I received an invitation to experience the rotisserie lunch at Leopard’s Leap in Franschhoek this past weekend. The invitation said that I could “bring my family”, so I strapped my …
Pissaladière with caramelized onions, anchovies and olives
Pissaladière is a classic dish from the south of France – an intensely tasty type of pizza/tart topped with caramelized onions (or onion confit), anchovies, olives and fresh herbs like …
Moroccan lamb and date tagine
My friend Francille recently allowed me to take her Le Creuset tagine for a spin. In my oven, of course. She recommended a recipe from one of her Moroccan cookbooks …
Eat for the Earth 2013
The folks at Yuppiechef recently told us about their “Eat for the Earth” initiative. It’s a fun way to raise awareness and funds for Soil for Life – a fantastic …
No-churn coffee and brandy ice cream
Two weeks ago I attended a brandy tasting and blending experience that has changed my view of brandy forever. I had the privilege of learning more about SA’s top brandies …
Review: Dinner at the Protea Hotel President, Bantry Bay
A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend the “Chef’s Table” at the Protea Hotel President in Bantry Bay. The hotel has recently relaunched its a la carte and …
Braised pork belly with orange and ginger
When I’m out for dinner and there’s pork belly on the menu, I’ll probably end up ordering it. Although it’s traditionally a very fatty cut of meat, it can be …