I realize that I’m posting this recipe while the SA olive harvest has already come to an end, but perhaps you can save it for next year. I was invited …
Tokara
The new spring menu at Tokara with Chef Carolize Coetzee
Following a three-week stint at Cosme Restaurant in New York (ranked 23rd on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019) under the watchful eye of superstar Chef Daniela Soto-Innes, Tokara …
Tasting unfiltered olive oil (and lunch) at Tokara
Visiting Tokara is a must on the Stellenbosch to-do list, whether you’re an out-of-towner or a local-for-life. This landmark winery, restaurant, deli and olive oil producer is one of my …
Top 10 Winter Winelands Taste Adventures
It is mid-Winter in the Winelands and it’s one of the coldest ones in a long time. But the locals aren’t moaning, they’re smiling. Why? Because we’ve been looking forward …
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 …
Book review: Something About Mushrooms
I had the pleasure of attending the exclusive book launch of Nouvelle Mushrooms‘ first publication at Overture Restaurant in December 2012. This brand new recipe book is called “Something About …
Meatballs with fresh herbs in rosa tomato sauce
I have a list of 5 pantry essentials that I cannot live without. They are: Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil – the best I can find. Fresh garlic – …
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 …