I’m a shamelessly decadent dessert person. I sometimes substitute whole main meals for great desserts. I especially love any kind of mousse, and that’s why tiramisu always gets my vote. …
Glorious Saturdays in Stellenbosch
These days, my 14 week old daughter decides what time we get up in the morning. This glorious Saturday morning, it was at 05h20. Needless to say, there was just …
Mediocre meals have no place in my world
If you live in Stellenbosch, you are totally spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants. There are just so many really great eateries to choose from. Of the top …
Deluxe rusks
I grew up in a household where we always ate fabulous homemade rusks. My mom was THAT “tannie” who could bake the best “mosbolletjies” and buttermilk rusks in the whole …
It ain’t cheating if it tastes this good
It’s a beautiful drive to Lourensford Farm in Somerset West for their monthly farmer’s market weekend. But once you enter those gates, the view is just breathtaking: perfectly kept green …
Bread to die for
A friend once asked what I would have for my so-called “last meal”. The answer is simple: great bread, drenched in the finest extra virgin olive oil. Just like that. …
The Beauty of Mushrooms vs The Perfect Shwarma
One of my favourite things to do on a Saturday morning is to hang out with friends at the Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market at Oude Libertas. Me and my husband …
I was a gnocchi virgin
I’ve always considered myself an obsessive home cook. So why is it that I’ve never tried my hand at making gnocchi before? I’ve eaten it at many restaurants, although it …
Here I am, and not a moment too soon
Well it’s about time! I’ve been contemplating starting a blog about my “food life” for years, and I have finally taken the time to start The Food Fox – my …