Need a starter with a wow factor? Look no further than this little recipe. You can play around with the filling a bit by adding chopped walnuts or grated parmesan cheese to the mix. Or you can sprinkle your final dish with toasted pine nuts. Whatever you do, make these before the fig season is […] Read more…
Create a Stunning Ostrich-Inspired Table Setting with a Modern South African Twist
I adore holly, mistletoe & the charm of a cold, white festive season. However, let’s be honest—December in South Africa is all about sunshine a& heat! Traditional Northern Hemisphere holiday decorations simply don’t fit the vibe of our summer celebrations. Instead, what truly complements our beautiful country is a festive table that showcases the natural […] Read more…
aZesty Life Christmas Gift Guide 2024
This is my very first Xmas Gift Guide with my line-up of favourite gifts for the 2024 holiday season! I hope you will find something here that you love. If you cannot or will not be buying gifts this year, then my wish is that you enjoy this curated piece of online (window) shopping as […] Read more…
Trend : Lobster Lovin
I am currently so obsessed with Lobsters that I want to include it everywhere! Firstly – let’s clarify the difference between a crayfish and a lobster. Although these names are often used interchangeably, these creatures do differ quite a bit. A crayfish is a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster. In the United States freshwater […] Read more…
Watermelon, Lime & Mint Granita – The Ultimate Summer Treat
A granita really is the ultimate summer dessert! It’s light, refreshing, and packed with seasonal fruit flavours. Think of it as a grown-up sno-cone, with a hint of lime and a splash of vodka (optional, of course!). Best of all, you don’t need any fancy equipment—just a small food procssor, a shallow dish, a fork, […] Read more…
Vietnamese Egg Coffee with Amarula Cream
Whipped coffee is nothing new. And neither is egg-infused coffee. Remember the viral Dalgona coffee that swept social media during the pandemic? Egg coffees are enjoyed from Sri Lanka, Norway, and Sweden. Giang, a Vietnamese barista who, in the 1940s due to a milk shortage, crafted Cà phê trứng – the creamy, frothy coffee drink […] Read more…
Indulgence Redefined: Vegan Black Forest Trifle Delight
Like many of you, I grew up with trifle. My mom believed in traditional trifle. Admittedly my relationship with this traditional dessert is a love-hate one. As a youngster I wasn’t too fond of the look of the ‘messiness’ of the classic British trifle which usually consists of layers of cake, jelly, pudding & whipped […] Read more…
Farm to Table: Why Supporting Local Farmers Matter
Around the world, the terms conscious cooking & seasonality are thrown around quite casually, but in case you think that these terms are simply trendy buzzwords, I’m here to tell you that they have a much bigger impact on your pocket, the world & your body than you might have thought. Seasonality Matters Cooking with […] Read more…
Proetjie Platter
In Spain it’s called tapas & in Greece it’s meze while Italians like to call it antipasti. In France a little pre-dinner bite may be called Amuse-bouche (mouth amuser), but right here in Mzansi I like to call it a proetjie platter. Depending on who you ask, a proetjie is the Afrikaans word for a […] Read more…
LEROTSE aMAGWINYA with lerotse chutney, coconut atchar mousse & lemon sugar
When the Lerotse arrived on my doorstep, I was quite intrigued. Turns out, this wonderful versatile ingredient looks like a watermelon & has a similar smell but it is not sweet at all. In fact, it has a neutral taste. If you search for lerotste content online you are likely to find it in preserves, […] Read more…