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…
Best Purple Ombré Cake In The World
A while ago I spotted the My Kitchen magazine in Pick n Pay & the cover literally shouted my name! There it was: the most unreal cake I’ve ever seen. So, I messaged my friend Karie who was instantly keen to tackle this project. Karie is the ultimate baking partner & we were so chuffed with […] Read more…
Mexican Style Pulled Pork & Cabbage Salad
When I came up with this pulled pork recipe, I was surprised how delicious & moreish it is. Even those who are not huge pork fans came back for seconds! And it is the perfectly paired with my old friend, Jamie Oliver’s Mexican Street Salad. I would say that you can have these two dishes […] Read more…
It’s Time To Slide Into The Weekend At Hudsons The Burger Joint
I am yet to meet a person who does not like a hamburger. They are oh so yummy & can be customised to every taste & diet. Even if you’re banting, or are a vegetarian, burgers are still the best. And if you have ever been to Hudsons The Burger Joint then you will know that […] Read more…
How To Stop Worrying About How You Look When Eating Ribs
I’ve told you before how much I love my meat & the thought of going out for a good piece of steak makes me super happy. So when we had a quick date night at Turn ‘n Tender in Parktown North recently, I was thrilled. Thrilled to get out of the house, thrilled to have […] Read more…
5 Food Trends That Will Be Everywhere in 2018
As I was reading up on & researching the food trends for this year, I wasn’t exactly shocked that the world is going back to basics. Healthy, natural, seasonal food. Something that can actually be controlled & helps simplify life. The last few years have seen food trends like cronuts, Unicorn food, cruffins (muffin made of croissant […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #33 – Festive Season, Entertainment Tips & Tricks
Hey there. As you are reading this, you are probably on holiday, preparing to go or at least dreaming of special times at home & Christmas in just a few days. This is also my last edition of Internet Inspo for 2017, so I’ve lined up some links that will help you survive & thrive […] Read more…
Do you consider yourself a foodie?
I recently met a lovely women’s magazine food editor at a function. The conversation started with the usual chit-chat: introducing ourselves, talking about what we do etc. I mentioned that I am a super keen cook. She replied promptly: “Thank goodness that you don’t call yourself a chef – these days every second person considers […] Read more…
Gin & Tonic Ice Lollies
On a super hot summers day, I love to have fruit ice lollies in the freezer for Oliver. We enjoy making these together by freezing half water half juice in a lolly mold. They are such a treat on a scorching day & yet they are still healthy. So that means the kiddie ice lolly box is […] Read more…
Four Ingredient Strawberry & Balsamic Ice Cream
Last year around this time, I was really eager to start making my own ice creams. By November I just couldn’t handle all the gorgeous ice creams that I was seeing online, so I just had to get an ice cream maker of my own. I usually consider the purchase of any (small or large) […] Read more…