Burrata...

I absolutely love going to the Old Biscuit mill (during the week, when the crowds are at bay!) There are some lovely craft and curio shops, as well as galleries, and the Espresso Lab Microroasters! Oded’s Kitchen selling gourmet preserves, pickles and deli specialties. The Old Biscuit Mill is also home to...

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Soup, Sip and Bread...

Hello fellow foodies!! With the weather definitely getting colder, I seem to have been spending lots of time experimenting with different soups- and what is a bowl of soup without a glass of wine! If you are free this weekend I suggest you head down to Durbanville for the Soup, Sip and Bread festival....

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Masterchef live...

So yesterday afternoon I had the opportunity to watch my FAVORITE Masterchef contestant live at the Good Food and Wine Show. Ilse Fourie did a wonderfully informative demonstration of what she cooked during the early stages of the competition to WOW the judges. I literally came straight home and tried it out....and...

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Sixteen82 revisited...

There is something really amazing about visiting the tasting room and Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg. I think it might be the view coupled with a fantastic sensory overload when your enter through the sliding doors, that makes visiting Steenberg so unique. The tasting room is stunning, with its water features,...

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The house of joy....

I had heard the rumours but needed to see for my self! Hemmelhuijs just off Buitengracht! My partner in crime and long time friend, Heinke Kriel, was all set to take some photos and I was well overdue a blog entry.  The perfect combination of food and design elements, Hemmelhuijs was just want...

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Butter chicken, my way...

So as the days get colder....and we head into winter, I thought what better way to ease into it than with my own version of Butter chicken. So grab a glass of wine (I usually enjoy a nice Rhiesling or of you feeling in a red mood, a Pinot Noir), head to the kitchen and get creative. The best part of this recipe...

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My favourite top restaurants winter specials...

This is the most wonderful time of year to be a Capetonian... while the rest of the country are freezing and miserable, we have a host of top gourmet spots that drop their prices over the winter. Its the best time to try restaurants that perhaps during the rest of the year were out of your budget. Here is a list of my favourite spots... Aubergine Lunch Special Lunch served Wednesday – Friday ...

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Quite honestly the best soup for cold days...

White Velvet Soup 1 head cauliflower 2 medium onions 1 head garlic (about 6-8 cloves) 3 cups cooked butter beans (about 2 cans) 2 cups water 2 cups vegetable stock juice of 1 lemon sea salt to taste olive oil smoked paprika Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 180 deg. 2. Cut up cauliflower into bite-sized...

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Constantia Glen- New Releases...

I am a big fan of Constantia Glen. For two reasons: the delicious charcuterie and cheese platters available at the tasting room- perfect for a light meal, and obviously because of their delicious, award winning wines! First, I must just tell you that if you haven't visited the tasting room for a platter...

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