I get a lot of inspiration from colour. There’s something about the combination of green and gold that makes me want to jump up and shout, “I love my country!” But I understand how that kind of behaviour can be seen as a bit strange in the wrong context. So instead, I take to the …
While it would be optimistic to say we’re heading into summer in South Africa, things are definitely warming up, which means we’re looking to change up our winter repertoire in favour of cooler, fresher dishes. I just love a chilled soup. It adds a sophisticated charm to any occasion – whether entertaining friends or working …
CHILLED PEA AND HAM SOUP WITH GOATS CHEESE MOUSSE Read More »
Who said jam should only me made of fruit? Okay, maybe there is some posh jam association out there who made that rule, but let’s side-step that debate for a moment. Think about it: two of your favourite breakfast foods in one, delicious dollop! Any questions? <img src=”https://janonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Group-46-1.png” alt=””> <img width=”1667″ height=”1666″ src=”https://janonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JAN-September-02-2.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” …
Remember when we still travelled freely to places like Thailand, Vietnam and Bali? While it certainly feels like we’ll be able to do that again soon, it does seem like ages ago that I tasted something for the first time and wondered, “How did they make that?” Discovering a new dish is one of my …
IF YOU HAD TO HAVE ONLY THREE BAKING TINS Of course, all cooking brings me pleasure. I am a chef, after all. But baking? Oh boy, it brings out the perfectionist in me – in the best possible way. I’d often peruse the local markets and brocantes in Nice just to see what baking relics …
If I had to make a list of my ten favourite recipes, which I’ve never done, I’d say about seven of those would stem from my childhood. It’s where my love affair with food started, after all. One of those standout dishes is the bread-and-butter pudding, which I loved for its ease. In this case, …
You can’t call yourself truly Capetonian until you’ve met Salomie. She’s feisty, like a rich, spicy curry, but comforts at the same time with a blanket of thick, flaky roti. Salomies come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s see, there’s a mince curry version, chicken curry, steak curry, bean curry… if there’s curry involved, you …
In 1952, a butcher in the Netherlands came up with a dish he called Slavink, which was made from a sausage filling of beef and pork wrapped in bacon. News of his invention spread quickly when it started winning awards, and soon, you could find a version of it across Europe, including blinde vink, another …
I know what you’re thinking, why make a pizza from brown rice? But trust me, this is seriously good. Could it ever replace the crispy wood fired, or chewy, doughy Neapolitan varieties? No, of course not. They’re classics. But see it as an alternative. Apart from being gluten free, it is also more textured, of …
BROWN RICE PIZZA TOPPED WITH AUBERGINE AND TOMATO Read More »
It’s amazing what a little bit of heat, salt and butter, among other things, can transform even the humblest …
