One of the many things I love about food and cooking is that there’s always something new to learn. So when I was offered the opportunity to visit L’atelier des Chefs for an afternoon of Indian cooking, I couldn’t resist. When the “What food would you eat for the rest of your life if you […]
So, we needed to come up with a dish to cook for friends who’re eating carb free. Terry had the idea for this and we decided it needed its very own name – so we’ve invented a word. Welcome to our recipe for a delicious fromilla. It’s kind of a cross between a frittata, omelette […]
So today’s the last day of my South African sojourn for this year, tonight I head back to London. And what more appropriate blog than this? Award winning South African chef has come up with some delicious recipes using South African apples and pears. They are now widely available in UK supermarkets and will be […]
Visiting the Winelands doesn’t have to mean a (fairly long) drive to Stellenbosch, Paarl or Franschhoek. We also love the Durbanville area and fabulous wine estate, De Grendel, a mere 20-minute drive from the centre of Cape Town. De Grendel’s restaurant (it opened in 2012) nestles on top of Tygerberg Hill with sweeping views over […]
So it’s time to continue with my Winelands explorations one carefully selected section at a time. This is a serious business that takes time so, to keep it simple, today I’ve selected four amazing destinations that are a stone’s throw from each other. We headed down the N2 from Cape Town, took the R44 towards […]
So I was recently asked to help judge a potjiekos competition. A potjie is a uniquely South African dish that originated with the Voortrekkers in the 1800s. It’s a stew but it’s not a stew with many variations and plenty of room for creative thinking. To start with you need the all important pot, a cute-looking […]