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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…
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…
When the very first Christmas decorations started appearing in the shops this year, I strolled into a Typo store & there it was: Mickey & Minnie Mouse XMas ornaments. And mini Coca-Cola can ornaments! It was a lightbulb moment for me! I could see this theme come alive in my mind. If you are looking […] Read more…
It’s the middle of November. When did this happen? Phew. I feel like we’ve skipped three months this year. Is anyone else with me? Well, we’re here now & November means get-togethers, so I don’t mind the skipped months at all! Hosting season is just incredible, but let’s face it – everyone is tired but […] Read more…
As humans, our sense of smell is so incredible that it can transport us – in an instant – to a different era, a different country or a different time. A familiar smell can teleport you to be with someone that you loved that is no longer with you. Read the comments on this New […] Read more…
My friend Mia introduced me to this salad & it was an aha moment for me! Before tasting this salad my reference of quinoa was always pretty boring. But no more. This salad – by the Delish Sisters – is life-changing! Naturally, the word ‘zesty’ in the name also convinced me that this dish was the ultimate match for me. Tips: *I […] 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…
These little babies taste just like a hug. Something about the apple & the mix of spices is so comforting. I used my beautiful mini bundt tray from Le Creuset for this batch but you can also use a muffin tray for the recipe. It will still be a winner! The recipe makes 18 – […] 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…