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Strawberry and basil lemonade
Last week we experienced the hottest day in Cape Town in more than a hundred years. To cool us down and quench our thirst, I resorted to homemade beverages. I made iced teas and lemonades. I made...
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Green Rice
It is a sad Monday, today! I am always sad the Monday after the weekend that featured the Taste of Cape Town, since it is one of my favourite food festivals! This year, it again did not disappoint....
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Chickpea salad with pea shoots, peppers, pomegranates and feta
This Chickpea salad with pea shoots, peppers, pomegranates and feta contains protein, vitamins, flavour and crunch. On top of that it is easy to prepare and can be made in minutes. I am sure you will...
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Fried Halloumi cheese with tomato salsa
The South African Cheese Festival took place at Sandringham estate just outside Stellenbosch from 25 to 27 April 2015. This festival is one of the most popular festivals in the Western Cape and this...
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Old fashioned upside-down banana pudding
I am not fond of winter; especially because there is not enough sunlight. Most of the time it is dark when I get up in the morning and dark when I get home! The advantage of this is that one must spend...
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Rice loaf
This rice loaf is a great vegetarian meal. Like a meat loaf, it is affordable and you can serve a few hungry people on a small budget and with a few ingredients that are available in most households. I...
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Pampoen poffertjies aka pumpkin puffs with orange caramel sauce
Some recipes are transferred from one generation to the next and will always be in fashion. Although I love making some dishes in the old fashioned classic way, I also enjoy reviving some recipes from...
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Tomato and basil pesto quiche
Quiche is an old-time favourite, either loved or hated. For people that love quiche this tomato and basil pesto quiche is a great dish to serve as a light supper or lunch with a side salad. It is also...
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Strawberry and avocado salad with strawberry vinaigrette
The South Africa Rugby team played their first match in the Rugby World Cup, on Saturday, against Japan. When asked to make a salad for a braai, I thought that this strawberry and avocado salad with...
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Roasted tomato soup with peas and pea shoots
If you love tomatoes as much as I do, you will appreciate this roasted tomato soup with peas and pea shoots. It is quick and easy to prepare and the fresh peas and pea shoots provide delicious crunch...
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