Im not usually the biggest fan of the humble pear. I think they are beautiful to look at and every photographers dream, but I have never loved their texture or flavour. I find them to be either rock ...
The first time I ever heard about a "Meatball Sub" was when I was about 14/15. I was watching one of my all-time favourite tv programs, FRIENDS and Joey bought a Meatball sub to eat in the ba...
I have to be honest, one of the main reasons I like to make Risotto with Peas & Bacon is so that I can tell everyone eating it that its actually called "Risi e Bisi" (the Italian name). D...
Since I started this blog (in 2009) Ive been immensely inspired by other bloggers, both local and International. Their photos, recipes and amazing ideas have left me feeling creative and very motivat...
Last night after a day filled with admin and e-mails, I was not in the mood to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I wanted something quick and filling but needed comfort as we are experiencing icy w...
As I write this post, my teeth are chattering and my knees are shaking. Its officially Winter! Its been chilly for the last couple of weeks but this morning, my hot tea doesnt seem to have the same p...
Ive made no secret over the last few years that I just love meatballs. I make them often and I am always trying to improve on my recipes. So last week when I made my first batch of home-made Ricotta,...
Tiramisu is one of my absolute favourite desserts. I love the creamy mascarpone and I love the mellow coffee flavour but what I love most is that it was one of my moms favourite desserts, and one she...
I have really fallen in love with Ricotta cheese over the last year or two, trying to work the delicate, curdled cheese into everything from Flapjacks with Blueberries, Sandwich toppings and rich... ...
After watching one of my newest cooking show addictions, Meat & Potatoes (Food Network) this weekend, I was left inspired and motivated. Ive said before how much I like Diners,... [[ This ...
If you vowed to start your diet on this Monday, avert your eyes immediately. Because these ice cream Sundaes are so insanely good, you will almost definitely fall off the rails. I have to confess... ...
Chicken pie is one of my ultimate comfort foods. Probably because my gran made a killer chicken pie and always had an enormous one standing proudly amongst the roasts and delicious vegetable.....
I was invited by the fabulous Ian Manley of Manley Communications to join him and some other JHB-based bloggers for a weekend of extreme luxury, amazing food and lots of spa pampering. I contemplated...
Quesidillas are my go-to meal when I need something quick, tasty and filling. I love its versatility and the fact that you an use absolutely anything as a filling. Left-overs are given a new life... ...
I saw someone doing marinated tomatoes on tv not so long ago and for the life of me, I cant remember who it was. I cant even remember on which channel it was which makes me feel horrible as......
As one of the Woolworths bloggers for the duration of Masterchef SA, Im quite invested in the show and I have to say, I was a little nervous before the show started as I really hoped it would live......
Autumn must be one of my absolute favourite seasons. I love that the mornings and evenings have a proper chill in the air while the afternoons are pleasantly warm. It is however a bit of a tricky... ...
When I think of Steak and egg (with chips of course), I always think of my dad and one of my moms favourite films, Shirley Valentine. I think about my dad because when I was younger this... [[...
The first time I saw these doughnut muffins in one of my favourite food magazines, BBC Good Food, my heart literally skipped a beat. I was absolutely in love and I knew I would just have to make them...
The thing I love most about eating ribs (any ribs) is how your hands are left sticky and how you are forced to lick your fingers afterwards. My mom would be mortified that Im advocating... [[ This is...
This is one of those show-stopper cakes that will impress your guests to no end. It does take a little work but its all very worth it. I first saw a crepe cake on Martha Stewarts site and... [...
When it comes to baking, cupcakes must be one to the easiest things to throw together and with these easy recipes, you have no excuse not to spoil your family this Easter. The chocolate... [[ ...
When the wonderful Michael Olivier from Crush! Online magazine asked me to do a feature for their March issue I agreed without hesitation. I love Crush! and am so honoured to be one of... [[ T...
When Woolworths approached me to be one of their Masterchef SA bloggers, I was over-the-moon. Not only is Woolworths my first choice supermarket for groceries (and shoes, clothes,... [[ This i...
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook youll know that I shared some very (read: VERY VERY VERY) exciting news late last year. Before I get to that news here, on my blog, however, I need...
With Autumn very quickly making her way back into our lives (double yay!), I find myself needing comforting yet light food. I want something with body but I need to feel like its not...
As someone who loves fish and seafood I was surprised when a reader asked me for a recipe for fish cakes a while ago. I realised that I dont have one! I have always liked fish cakes but for some...
Its confession time. Along with all my other food obsessions, I can now add sandwiches, in every way, shape and form to that list. Im not talking about a cheese sandwich on plastic...
I am not ashamed about the fact that I dream about food. I do it quite often actually. Even when the dream isnt ABOUT food, food features in my dreams more often than not. But when you...
This week has left me quite drained if Im allowed to be honest. Not only did I have a few very big projects to do, I also had clients to please and a mountain of admin to work through. This has left....
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