Healthy Salmon, Avo and Lemon "Pizza"

So I have literally JUST made this for lunch and its SO delicious, simple and quick. It makes a great lunch but you could also serve it in slices as canapes or even as a starter. Ingredients: Makes 4 "Pizza's" 4 multi-grain wraps from Woolies. 1 large avo 250g Salmon ribbons (or trout) 1 Mediterranean...

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Cheynes in Hout Bay

Another hidden gem! Cape Town is full of them and Cheyne's is by far my new favourite. Situated in Hout Bay. Serving Pacific Rim cuisine*. Sourcing from local as possible to bring you the most amazing and unique dining experience Hout Bay has seen. * Pacific Rim cooking combines Pacific Island foods,...

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Lemon Meringue Pie

I am so glad to be able to get back to blogging. Its been such a busy few months. Its sad that when work is hectic my poor blog has to take a back seat. There are so many times I've thought- 'Oh I must post about this wine/dinner/restaurant/recipe". So now I am going to try and play catch up. Seen as Cape...

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In the Tasting room: La Vierge Weisser Riesling

This wine is the perfect partner to any spicy curry - we enjoyed it last night with my favourite comfort food, Butter Chicken.  This is a typical Weisser Riesling in that the very first thing you get on the nose is a greasy, brake fluid, turpentine smell. Some might be put off but for me that's the sign...

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Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Bake

This is a such an easy recipe and its so delicious- also MUCH healthier than many other "Bakes". You can get creative with this but here is my recipe: Serves 4: 1 cup of quinoa 2 cups of chicken stock  400g Woolworths mini chicken fillets 1 tin Italian tomato mix 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1...

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The Restaurant at Delaire Graff

One of my favourite areas of the Stellenbosch wine route is Helshoogte Pass. Some of the best wines I have ever tasted come from the estates high up on this mountain road. On our way back from Franschhoek we decided to take this route home, visit some of the tasting rooms and have lunch at Delaire Graff. I have...

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In the Tasting room: Woolies Longmarket Red Stone Shiraz

Woolworths Longmarket ‘Red Stone Shiraz’ 2012 Today we will be tasting one of my favourite Woolworths' Reds. It's flavourful, easy to drink and so affordable. The first thing that hits you is the nose: it has a very rich and smokey aroma that invites you to "get involved". It's medium bodied with a...

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In the Tasting room: Leopards Leap

Its Bastille weekend and myself and my sidekick, Nicky, are doing what we do best over the 14th of July weekend... Drinking wine! This time of year finds us doing our annual pilgrimage into the usually sleepy village of Franschhoek. It's a weekend of good wine, good food and French flair.  One of my...

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In the Tasting room: Casal Garcia Vinho Verde

Today we are tasting Casal Garcia! This delicious, relatively low- in- alcohol, refreshing white is straight from Portugal. Its the perfect summer wine. It's smooth and fresh with a delicate and fruity aroma, young and balanced. It's ideal on its own or with a meal. It pairs especially well with oriental...

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In the Tasting room: Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc

Today we are tasting the Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc.    I am a huge fan of Constantia wines as you will learn.  Especially their Sauvignon blancs. It's the perfect cool climate region for a good coastal Sauvignon Blanc. This particular wine is one of two Sauvignon Blancs produced...

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Quick Fix Mac 'n Cheese In a Cup

YES! It is true and it CAN be done. I have tried it and its beyond amazing. You can also add your own bits and pieces for example: Bacon bits baby rosa tomatoes Sweet corn Ham Chorizo sausage Parmesan cheese The list of ideas is endlesssssss... use your imagination! 1/3 cup pasta (I like elbow pasta or...

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Where to be this harvest season...

Grape stomping: always a firm favourite during harvest I am a huge fan of this time of year...Harvest Season! And if you are in the Western Cape there is plenty to keep you busy! Here is an article I found to keep you in the loop... Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Wine Festival celebrates harvest 25...

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Tuna tartare...Asian style.

  1/4 cup sesame oil   2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger   640g fresh tuna 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander 1 teaspoon finely chopped chilli 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon finely chopped spring onion (usually 3 whole ones) 1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Move over quinoa...

 I am more than a bit obsessed with quinoa.  So you can imagine my shock and surprise that something BETTER and HEALTHIER exists. Wait for it... Introducing the hot new super food... FREEKEH!! Freekeh (pronounced free-ka) is a new super food and ingredient. It is 'roasted green...

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Constantia Glen - Cape Town

 We are so lucky here in the Constantia valley to be surrounded by such beautiful wine estates. From the larger, more commercial tourist spot, Groot Constantia, to the smaller, more boutique wineries and of course my very favourite spot in the valley, Constantia Glen. For those of you that haven't yet visited...

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