You know how it is not a good idea to go grocery shopping on an empty stomach? Well the same applies when looking at delicious Instagram accounts by foodies, chefs & cooks. So make sure that you are not hungry when you check out the feed of these 7 Delicious Instagram Accounts. Believe me – you […] Read more…
The Braai Room, Fourways – A meat lover’s paradise
This review is not for vegetarians or vegans. It is for those who love meat. Red meat. Like me. Like us. Like most South Africans. Like banters. The name already says it all. Right? Quite honestly, I was a little doubtful about our meal here* as we were making our way to Fourways (from the […] Read more…
5 Reasons To Plant A Food Garden
I need to begin by saying that this is not a gardening blog & if I start dishing out gardening advice, then something might be seriously wrong here. But please stick with me & read a bit further. You will see where I’m going with this post. In our grown-up home, I experienced the joy […] Read more…
Lamb Stew Soup {recipe}
This soup is winter in a bowl for me – thick & full of delicious lamb meat. I discovered it last winter in a Sarie Kos magazine dating back to 2012. Lamb Stew Soup, serves 6 The original recipe calls for lamb shanks, but I have used both lamb & beef stewing meat for this […] Read more…
When last did you eat together?
Growing up, we always had meals at the table. Breakfast was a sit down affair (mostly all five of us) & dinner was a non-negotiable: home cooked meal, all together, no TV, just eating & talking. Even to this day, we have many happy conversations & make happy memories around my parents’ kitchen table. And […] Read more…
Thai Green Coconut Chicken Curry {Recipe}
I absolutely love a good green curry. Some of my fondest memories of green curry is when I was pregnant with Oli & my hot Sunday morning craving for curry could only be stilled by the Green Beef Curry at the Good Luck Club in Illovo. Last year some time, I came across this recipe (by […] Read more…
The What, Who & Why of sipping wine right now
I love a cup of tea, but perhaps more than that I love a good glass of wine, so I recently caught up with Kevin Swart (owner Black Elephant Vintners) to chat about what is hip, hot & happening on the local wine scene. The days of only sipping wine around fancy dinner tables are […] Read more…
Low Carb High Tea, Cellars-Hohenort, Constantia {a Zesty Review}
On my recent visit to Cape Town, I was lucky enough to be treated* at The Cellars-Hohenort for an afternoon of treats & eats which included their Low Carb High Tea. If Low Carb (aka Banting) High Tea makes you think of proteien-only options with loads of fat, then think again. In fact, if you did […] Read more…
Rice Krispies Rainbow Cake
This was such a fun ‘no-bake’ cake to make & it is even yummier than I anticipated. To me it is also a perfect kids cake, so get them involved! Here goes: Rice Crispies Rainbow Cake, Serves about 12 For the ‘cake’ layers: 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter 9 cups of mashmallows (mini’s mashies are best […] Read more…
MINI BOBOTIES BAKED IN SQUASHES
My favourite bobotie recipe is a super delicious & decadent one – packed with yummy ingredients (sugar, bread, chutney, jam & more) though, that it tastes a bit more like a dessert than anything else! So, when I recently found some very cute mini squashes (or pumpkins if you like) at Woolies, I decided to […] Read more…