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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…
The first time I saw pictures of Smørrebrød in a foreign food magazine I was smitten. What beautiful simplicity was this? Smørrebrød is the name for the Danish Open-Faced Sandwich.Traditionally, the main ingredient of Smørrebrød (pronounced “smuhr-broht”) is crisp buttered rugbrød (Danish rye bread), topped with a fatty spread like salted butter, then layered with […] Read more…
Few treats are as comforting & loved as banana bread. Whoever dreamed up this moist, delicious loaf was a genius. Banana bread has earned its place as a staple in kitchens worldwide & can tick the box as a breakfast delight, a lunchbox item, an afternoon snack or a dessert. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the […] Read more…
Need a starter with a wow factor? Look no further than this little recipe. You can play around with the filling a bit by adding chopped walnuts or grated parmesan cheese to the mix. Or you can sprinkle your final dish with toasted pine nuts. Whatever you do, make these before the fig season is […] Read more…
A granita really is the ultimate summer dessert! It’s light, refreshing, and packed with seasonal fruit flavours. Think of it as a grown-up sno-cone, with a hint of lime and a splash of vodka (optional, of course!). Best of all, you don’t need any fancy equipment—just a small food procssor, a shallow dish, a fork, […] Read more…
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…
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…
This is the kind of recipe that you can really play with. If you are one for measuring ingredients with your eye & fresh eats, then you’ve come to the right place. If you like one ingredient more, then add some more. The recipe, as it is here, is vegan friendly but you can certainly […] Read more…
Are you a serial snacker (like me)? Or do you maybe live with serial snackers? Winnie the Pooh was right when he said: “What could be more important than a little something to eat?” As far as small bites are concerned, I recommend you add this recipe on rotation – for a small, fantastical edible […] Read more…
From October to February each year, we get to enjoy nectarines. How lucky are we? Eating your nectarines fresh is great & juicy – like James & The Giant Peach juicy. Side note: if you have not yet listened to James & the Giant Peach on Audible, do yourself a favour & do it soon. […] Read more…