My first night in London...

As some of you may know, I am in London this week for work and I couldn't possibly not share some of my favorites from this side of the world. I lived here for a while a few years back and there are a few restaurants from then that I absolutely crave when I am back home in South Africa and always visit when I...

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A gorgeous time...

Finally! Steenberg has always been a place for me where dreams come true, and they certainly didn't disappoint with their latest addition to the family. Always a hot destination for the food and wine obsessed (myself very much one of them!) Steenberg has it all. Catherina's offers exceptionally stylish, seasonal...

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An early evening affair...

Junipa‘s in Joburg……WOW. It took me a while and a whole lot of procrastination before I finally found some time in Joburg to visit this little gem in the newly finished Hobart Grove. With daily homemade artisan breads and freshly prepared meals , this traditional little eatery is  firm favorite of...

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The Pot Luck Club...

Finally! I have been waiting ages to get into this hip and happening new spot. Due to a last minute cancellation, yesterday was my lucky day. Situated at the biscuit mill, next to its famous sibling restaurant, the Test Kitchen, The Pot Luck club is in the heart of the trendy and revived Woodstock area. When...

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Quick and Easy Salad dressings...

I am going through a bit of a healthy eating phase at the moment and there is nothing better than a good home made salad dressing to spice up a plain salad. Here are a few of my favourites... Balsamic Honey Mustard dressing:  1 tablespoon honey  1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard ...

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An Ode to Peanut Butter...

I think its safe to say that most people are obsessed with peanut butter. I just love the flavour and it works so well in a number of different cooking applications. I have fond memories of my days at Silwood Kitchen making peanut satay sauce by the gallon- 5 tubs of peanut butter, 1 litre of fish sauce,...

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My Favourite Easter Dessert

This is an old favourite of mine from Nigella Lawson and it works every time. I am not one for fruit cakes and all that nonsense, i abhor marzipan! The only time you’d find me eating fruit cake is if I knew, with absolute certainty, that my father had hidden money in it- a common Christmas tradition. Fruit...

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Waterkloof...

For awhile now, Waterkloof restaurant, just outside Somerset West on the way to Sir Lowry’s village, has been a big favorite of mine.  Between the sweeping views of False bay, the stunning cutting edge deco, the mind-blowingly delicious wine, the decadent and moreish food and the flawless service and...

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The Biscuit mill Vol 1...

I am sure we will have many a conversation about the Neighbourgoods Market at Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. The place just buzzes on a Saturday morning- be prepared to push! Everyone in Cape Town heads down there for everything from cheese to chocolate and bread to baklava! With so much to see and taste, don’t...

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Back to the basics...

 Bread, glorious bread! It seems only appropriate that my very first entry begin with one of the most simple ingredients, the basis of most excellent meals….bread. Simple, unadulterated bread. Its not only the smell as it comes out of the oven, the way butter just melts and ooozes into warm,...

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Amuse bouche- A gift from the chef….

Welcome to my blog, your inside guide to the best food and wine adventures in the Cape and beyond. Why? Well I believe every meal is an experience, an adventure, like a good book in that it MUST have a clever well thought out introduction, a juicy tantalizing middle and a perfect ending that leaves you craving...

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