Braaibroodjie revival
Living with one foot in France and the other firmly rooted in South Africa, I have come to learn that both cultures feel passionately about their native cuisine. And in […]
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Living with one foot in France and the other firmly rooted in South Africa, I have come to learn that both cultures feel passionately about their native cuisine. And in […]
Braaibroodjie revival Read More »
The hertzoggie becomes a cake Most of the time inspiration finds us in one of those how-did-I-not-think-of-this-before ways. It occurred to me recently that almost every culture boasts such an
Coconut meringue cake Read More »
Coming back to Nice recently after a glorious two weeks in South Africa, I thought about my bizarre, dual existence. On the one hand, there’s my heritage – bold, earthy
The souttert vs the quiche Read More »
I’m back in a seriously wintry Nice after a glorious couple of weeks in sunny South Africa, so of course I’m already counting the days until summer rolls into the
Greek-style yoghurt with pan-fried apricots ad berries Read More »
Like so many great desserts, the joys of flan first unfolded in ancient times when the Romans began to breed chickens. Their surplus eggs led to the invention of custard
French custard flan Read More »
There’s a theatre to steak tartare. As with all the finer things in life, it calls for only the finest quality ingredients. If ever you decide to treat yourself to
This easy summer snack is a marriage of nostalgia. Growing up in the Mpumalanga sun, watermelon was one of my ultimate summer treats – and taking that first, juicy bite
Honey and lavender- baked feta cheese with fresh watermelon Read More »
I’m honest when I say I’m not the best breakfast person. Normally a shot of espresso, fruit, green veg juice and a glass of water gets me going full steam.
Fromage blanc with fresh figs, cashews & coconut Read More »
When South Africans get together in summer, it almost always results in a braai. Most of us have a very particular idea of what the perfect braai is. To some
Hasselback roasted sweet potatoes Read More »
Few sweet treats put the cherry on top of a special occasion quite like a chocolate truffle. Its rich, luxurious, velvety texture and intricate, bitterweet taste always takes me back
Chocolate truffles with marzipan- stuffed cherries Read More »