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…
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…
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…
Tips & Tricks for Adding More Plants to Your Diet
As an Afrikaans girl, I grew up with animal protein three times a day. We always had loads of fresh free-range red meat (from our small farm) & my mom was a very big believer in eggs. Her philosophy was all about starting the day with protein. And then we probably had some more protein […] Read more…
Confession: I’m in love with Gigi (& George)
I have a confession: I am in love. Hopelessly so. Her name is Gigi. Gigi from Cape Town. The truth is I am in love with George too. And not any George. The fabulous, Gorgeous George. Before you phone my husband & plan an intervention, you should know this: he is in on the whole […] Read more…
What To Do At Spier This Spring
If you have not been to Spier Wine Estate recently, then I suggest you change that. My friend Christelle & I paid an end-of-winter visit to Spier recently & we had such fun! The weather was just perfect – it could well have been spring already. We kick-started the morning with coffee at Vadas Smokehouse […] Read more…
How to Host a Rosemary-Themed Dinner Party
From a very young age, I’ve simply loved entertaining. I remember dinners cooked for my high school friends. A makeshift dinner table (aka the plank from my bed) when my friend Gina & I hosted in our first ‘real’ dinner party out of varsity. As newlyweds, we once had about 30 people for soup & […] Read more…
Kolonaki on 4th – Fabulous Greek Eatery In Parkhurst
When a quiet Monday night turns into an impromptu dinner night out with my friend Karie, I am already over the moon! But then she introduced me to my (now) new favourite eatery around Jozi: Kolonaki. Literally meaning “Little Column” & named after a wealthy, vibey & upmarket district in Greece. This is the new […] Read more…
Introducing: The Le Creuset Kale Range
According to health nuts & trend analysts we should all be very into kale (or leaf cabbage) right now. Yup, we should be having it in smoothies, salads & soups for maximum health benefits. Why? Well because it is the king of all greens & is said to be one of the most nutrient-dense foods […] Read more…
Five things that will guarantee a perfect Winter get-together {+ WIN with Spier}
When Spier brought the Winelands to a fabulous private residence in Joburg a while ago, it was the absolute perfect Joburg winter setting. And it made me realise you only require a few key elements to create a hospitable & memorable evening. Going out to a restaurant or venue is always fun, but it can also […] Read more…