As mentioned in my previous two posts, I’ve teamed up with La Motte Bakery to create new takes on a series of iconic South African street food dishes using their …
breakfast
LemonGold Hollandaise
Nothing beats the luscious texture and zesty flavour of a buttery hollandaise sauce! Spooned over poached eggs on English muffins or toast, Eggs Benedict quickly became one of the most …
Vanilla french toast with creamed ricotta & honey
This easy and indulgently delicious recipe was meant to be included in my latest book, Simply Seasonal, but we had to cut a few recipes right at the end (to …
Spending a family day at Boschendal, in pictures (including the Friday Night Market)
At the end of 2020, we spent a relaxing family day at Boschendal. We started with a scrumptious lunch at the deli, checking in at one of the Orchard cottages …
Lunch at Viande with Chef Pete Goffe-Wood
After three decades of offshore ownership, Paarl’s iconic Grande Roche Hotel is back in South African hands. The hotel has been acquired by entrepreneurs Hansie and Theresa Britz. Both …
Discovering The Tree House at Boschendal (and much more)
A few weeks ago I was invited to visit Boschendal with my family for a two night stay. It was specifically a family affair, because the team at Boschendal recently …
The A to Z of Stellenbosch – a #WinterWinederland
We recently had the great pleasure of taking part in a campaign by Stellenbosch Wine Routes, the #AtoZofStellenbosch (#visitStellenbosch, #WinterWinederland) where we received a few letters of the alphabet to …
A stay with dinner and breakfast at Majeka House
Earlier this year, I received an invitation to visit Majeka House Hotel & Restaurant in Stellenbosch for a stayover for two including a four course dinner with wine pairing. …
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 …
Mushroom, spinach & cheddar frittata with sage butter
Frittatas are so unfussy – just comfort food in a pan. They’re super easy to make and can be eaten for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Choose a pan …