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What is Ratatouille (rat-tuh-TOO-ee)? Apart from the adorable little rat character in the Disney animation (highly recommend!), ratatouille is a classic French summer stew typical of Provencal cookery, originally from Nice. It was originally made to use up the bounty of fresh, in-season vegetables before the seasons changed. Technically, aubergines (or eggplants) are in season […] Read more…
The direct translation of melkkos is milk food. If you grew up in an Afrikaans home, then you are likely to have had melkkos. It’s a delicious sweet treat. Kids food if you like. Comfort food. There is something undeniably nostalgic about this dish. Such a simple, soothing South African staple that brings comfort with […] Read more…
Are you a fan of poké bowls? If not, then let me introduce you to the world of vibrant flavours & wholesome goodness of poké bowls! Poké vs Buddha vs Nourish Bowl These bowls are quite different but all have one thing in common: delivering fresh, nourishing meals while offering unique culinary perspectives. A poké […] Read more…
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…
My friend Mia introduced me to this salad and it made me fall in love with quinoa all over again! The original recipe is by the Delish Sisters and it is a game-changer. Never again will you be the person who brings a boring salad to a get-together or a braai (barbeque)! More About Quinoa In […] Read more…
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…
Sometimes the most basic list of ingredients can become a gorgeous, festive dish by simply plating and presenting it in a different way. This recipe is proof. The hardest part of this recipe is to find root vegetables that are more or less the same size in diameter. The rest is super simple. Festive Root […] Read more…
Risotto is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. That is unless the people in your crowd prefer a low-carb meal. Haha. For most crowds, though, this unbelievably easy pea(sy) risotto with bacon is the ultimate in comfort. I also find it really relaxing to make risotto with a glass of wine in hand & just stirring away. Bacon […] Read more…
Cottage pie equals comfort food. In fact, whenever I go away (ok, pre-pandemic) for more than three days & I eat out a lot or don’t have access to a kitchen, I start to crave cottage pie. With broccoli on the side. Haha. Once we were on a trip to a beautiful place & after […] Read more…
Welcome to soup season! The coziest season of them all. There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love soup and those who, well, loathe it. I love a good soup and this one is no exception. It is my idea of a lekker, moreish winter dish! In case you didn’t know: […] Read more…