The Easter weekend is nearly upon us…hooray, four days to chill out and cook! Yes, a long weekend is just the motivation I need to start conjuring up menus to try in my head. Watch this space. To get those creative juices flowing, take a look at these stunning recipes from Castello cheeses. They’ve teamed […]
How many times have I said it? There’s always something happening in London. And today it’s a visit to a fabulous new deli in Cheam called The Pantry. Cheam is in the London borough of Sutton, just on the edge of Surrey. I’d never been there before but a short train journey from Clapham Junction […]
I have to admit to being a bit of a cheese lover. Easily able to turn down the prospect of pudding, I can rarely say no to a cheeseboard. Cheese is also great for cooking with and a great way to liven up vegetables (think cauliflower cheese, one of my favourites) or bring another dimension […]
Now the sun’s shining again and a bank holiday’s on the way, why not invite some friends around for summer drinks and treat them to some tasty cheesy canapes? I know a lot of my bank holiday weekend is going to be (voluntarily) spent in my kitchen. Don’t feel sorry for me, it does lead […]
It’s time to get a lot more adventurous with biltong! My friend Candy sent me a couple of recipes for biltong bread and I was immediately on a mission to make some. My first attempt, following the recipe, was good but not nearly as good as it could be, I thought. So I went back […]
One of the many great things about CapeTown is its proximity to the beautiful Winelands around Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Only a short and incredibly scenic drive away you’ll find a fantastic selection of wineries and restaurants to visit. Fairview is one of these, famous for its wines and cheeses which are made on the […]