Lockdown 3 meanders on with no end in sight. I only leave the house to go for a walk. Haven’t been near a shop for over three weeks and of course all hospitality is closed and we’re not allowed to socialise. It’s tough. On the up side, it means I’m spending more time in the […]
Well, it’s been a long road and nearly a month since I’ve posted a blog. My whole system has changed over and I’ve redesigned which has been way more complicated than I could ever have anticipated. So, sorry for disappearing off your radar for so long. Please refollow my blog on the right hand side […]
I was paging through recipe books for inspiration last weekend and remembered how much I love satays. The little skewers that come with a rich peanut dipping sauce are such a classic Asian dish. When we’re in Thailand they’re regularly on our wishlist – well, they all taste slightly different and the sauces vary too, […]
Continuing my celebration of British Tomato Week, here’s my version of traditional South African spicy vegetable relish that it is believed originated in the townships of Johannesburg. The beauty of it is that there are so many versions you can experiment until you’ve invented one of your own. I’d recommend keeping the baked beans in, they […]
Monkey gland sauce is a South African barbecue-style sauce usually served with steaks or burgers. Non South Africans wince when you order it in restaurants, but don’t worry, it doesn’t involve any monkeys or any glands. I’ve been on a mission to find out the story behind its name and who invented it when – […]