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…
Top Tips for Making Risotto (Plus Risotto Bianco Recipe)
It was late in my 20s that I discovered Risotto & I’ve been smitten since. The beauty & difficulty of Risotto is in its simplicity. You have to get the basics right or you can end up with a rather uninspiring dish. A couple of years ago, I had the fantastic opportunity to attend a […] Read more…
The Pot Luck Club, Johannesburg
If you Google pot luck, you’ll discover that it refers to a situation where you take a chance on whatever is available, hoping it turns out good or acceptable. And The Pot Luck Club, Johannesburg, is way more than acceptable. There’s something exciting & comforting about dining this way. Not only can you try a […] Read more…
Zesty Basil & Lemon Quinoa
My friend Mia introduced me to this salad & it was an aha moment for me! Before tasting this salad my reference of quinoa was always pretty boring. But no more. This salad – by the Delish Sisters – is life-changing! Naturally, the word ‘zesty’ in the name also convinced me that this dish was the ultimate match for me. Tips: *I […] Read more…
Tips for being the hostess with the mostess this winter
We were recently invited to two different dinner parties & what it treat they were. Each was unique with different menus & seating arrangements but what both had in common was that the hosts knew exactly how to make us feel at home & cared for! So today I’d love to share some tips with […] Read more…
Apple & Spice Mini Bundt Cakes
These little babies taste just like a hug. Something about the apple & the mix of spices is so comforting. I used my beautiful mini bundt tray from Le Creuset for this batch but you can also use a muffin tray for the recipe. It will still be a winner! The recipe makes 18 – […] Read more…