Two weeks ago, I hosted 100 guests for a book conversation at the Woordfees in Stellenbosch, with the charismatic Douw Steyn of The Talking Table leading the talk. My …
Tasha Seccombe
Cape Mediterranean: the way we love to eat – IN STORES NOW
It is with the greatest pleasure that I share the arrival of my first cookbook with you! It is titled Cape Mediterranean: the way we love to eat, published by …
Pecan shortbread cookies
This is a magnificent recipe from my very first handwritten recipe book that I compiled as a child in the early 1990’s. It reminds me of the icing sugar …
Pickling and fermenting your own vegetables with Poetry Stores
I’ve heard so much about the health benefits of fermented vegetables. It activates the right elements for a healthy gut and will add longevity and “feel-good” to your life. …
Indian Made Easy with Poetry Stores
This new book from Amandip Uppal, Indian Made Easy (available from Poetry Stores), is simply stunning. I love the lay-out, the fonts, the simplicity of the colours and the …
Mothers Day Lunch with Poetry Stores
There’s nothing that says “I love you” like a thoughtful, scrumptious and beautiful home-cooked meal. The recipes in Barbara Joubert’s (Afrikaans) book Kostalgie are the perfect choices for a Mothers …
A Raw Cake spread for Mothers Day with Poetry Stores
You’re never too old to learn something new. I am turning 40 years young this year, and it is one of my goals to try as many new ingredients and …
A Simple Italian Feast with Poetry Stores
Rain or shine, summer or winter – Italian cooking wins my vote every single time. There’s just something generously simple about the food culture of Italy: not too many …
Pan-fried potato gnocchi with blue cheese sauce
Some classic dishes are not to be tampered with. They are beautiful in their simplicity, their uncomplicated perfection, their timeless deliciousness. I feel that way about potato gnocchi with blue …
No-churn fruity frozen yoghurt
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 …