Summer has arrived! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming in my garden and it’s time for some tasty picnic food. And where better to start your picnic with a chilled bottle of Prosecco. And not just any Prosecco. The award-winning Ca’ di Rajo Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG is made in the province of […]
Tag: salads
Spectacular salad plates at The Kitchen
Today I met my sister, Angie, for lunch – always a pleasure. And she suggested that we went to The Kitchen in Cape Town’s Woodstock. This little eatery is the brainchild of chef Karen Dudley who describes herself as a home cook. She’s written three fabulous books and I’ve made so many of her recipes […]
Argan oil: great for hair, skin and eating!
I’m always keen to try new products, and here’s my latest discovery. I had heard of Argan oil, but rather than cooking with it, I’ve been putting it on my hair! Don’t worry, I knew what I was doing, this amazing oil has both cosmetic and cooking uses. You’ll find it in shampoo and hair […]
The Amoy Blogger Challenge: Barbecue recipes
I love a challenge, so when the people from Amoy asked me if I wanted to take part in their next Blogger Challenge, I couldn’t say no. As it turns out, the challengeĀ involved barbecuing and Asian flavours ā two of my favourite things. Throw in a wonderful English summer (long may it continue) and I […]
My favourite recipe book of the year
The Kitchen in Woodstock, Cape Town is run by Karen Dudley and is famous for its love sandwiches and legendary salads. When Michelle Obama was in Cape Town in June 2011, she paid The Kitchen a visit, creating quite a sensation. Karen’s recipe book A Week in the Kitchen came out in April this year […]