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Lunch at Monneaux Restaurant

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:05:21 +0000

Monneaux Restaurant is set in the lush gardens of the Franschhoek Country House & Villas. The tables look out onto the most magnificent surroundings which set the tone for a long lazy lunch. The husband and I were invited to experience the new menu from chef Calvin Metior who was most recently the executive sous […]

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Rovos Rail- the train trip of a lifetime

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:37:00 +0000

I have always wanted to travel by train. There’s an old time romance about it. I love the idea of slowly watching the world go by and living beautifully while en route to your destination. It doesn’t hurt to have a cold glass of the finest Chardonnay in hand and still get from A to […]

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Luddite & Genevieve in Bot River

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:49:54 +0000

I was recently invited to the most special day to sip on some Genevieve MCC & Luddite wines. Both farms are based in Bot River which is a little town I have fallen totally in love with. Having visited the area a few times now I can safely say there is something very special about […]

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Greenhouse at The Cellars-Hohenort

Mon, 13 May 2019 08:23:35 +0000

The dishes at Greenhouse are dazzling, exhilarating and unexpected. The ingredients are a mix of local, exotic and exciting. While elaborate, the dishes always remain focused on working together harmoniously. I was lucky enough to be invited to experience Greenhouse and experience is a very fitting word. You feel immersed into a different world from […]

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A Kale Salad That Tastes So Good You Can Actually Eat It

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:35:14 +0000

I have been lying to myself for ages that kale tastes good. I’ve put it in green juices and snuck it into veggie soups just because I know it’s good for me and I need to combat the ton of wine I drink on a weekly basis. But lo and behold… this salad tastes fricking […]

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Summer Rolls

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 06:17:41 +0000

Summer rolls are a firm favourite in our household. We love using seasonal fruit and veg in them and often some marinated salmon or tuna. I made these for the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association and the mushrooms add some fabulous umami and great texture to the rolls. They are a winner all year round […]

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Raspberry & Vanilla Mini Bundt Cakes

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 06:10:34 +0000

These little bundt cakes are all kinds of delicious. They are soft and pillowy and not too sweet. I love folding raspberries and blackberries into my batter, but you can also use any seasonal fruit you have on hand if you like. The glaze is lemony and delicious but they are just as good with […]

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Butter Bean Fish Cakes

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:33:27 +0000

It has become rather apparent that I need to change up the blog! I have some wonderful recipes that I constantly want to share but don’t really have the time to do a lengthy blog post. Bills and adulting… But then I figured for those of you that are after the recipe you really don’t […]

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chef’s table experience at Table Seven

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 06:44:27 +0000

Two weeks ago I was fortunate enough to experience the chef’s table dining experience at Table Seven in Salt River, located in the new and trendy Salt Orchard Precinct. Husband and wife team Luke?and?Katie Wonnacott have created a private dining experience that’ll knock your socks right off. As you walk into the space you notice […]

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spiced plum tarte tatin with shiraz reduction

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 06:56:30 +0000

It’s not often I make something, eat it, and then make it again the next day. This tarte tatin will do that to you! It is an utter delight. The shiraz reduction was like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. I wasn’t expecting it to blow my mind. Of course […]

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