New year resolutions. I can quite honestly say I’ve never had any. It simply isn’t my thing. Eating healthily should be something that happens naturally in one’s life. Sometimes, situations sidetrack that healthy eating plan. It happens to the best of us. I suppose…
It’s New Years Eve! Nearly. Many put mammoth effort into their NYE parties & celebrations. Snacks, platters,canapés, nibbles… So if you do intend to get the apron on & prepare a little something something for guests – make sure that at least one of those…
I don’t think there’s a better time to whip up a batch (or three) of blueberry pancakes than while on holiday. When I say pancakes, I’m not talking about the paper thin type (although YUM) we’re used to in South Africa. Instead, think bigger…
Bagels. Delicious things. And when I say bagel, I really do mean a *proper* bagel (boiled), not just a roll with a hole in it. They are a whole lot easier to find these days. Growing up in Sea Point meant I had a…
Eggs. They’re one of my kitchen staples. Versatile. Quick. Easy. Delicious. Although I enjoy the poached variety, my poaching skills leave a lot to be desired. I somehow manage to pull the technique off at shoots but when at home I fail rather miserably.…
Every now and then we just need something pretty. Something pretty to look at. Something pretty to make. Something pretty easy. My good friend & colleague, Dylan, who happens to be the most incredible photographer, decided it was time we did a little PTS…
I received a media drop that included a LOAD of limes. Many, many limes, filling up my fruit bowl. I could only squeeze so many over a salad… A Key Lime Pie would have been delicious, as would a lime pickle (which I might…
*I would love to win with the Hot Potato Blogger Challenge* After the winning combination & flavour appeal I had with the “It’s All About The Potato Bread”, I needed another two recipes that had more “wow” appeal than just a bowl of boring…
*I would love to win with the Hot Potato Blogger Challenge* Last week I received a rad little hamper of goodies. A bag full of my favourite kitchen staples – salt & pepper grinders, olive oil, rosemary, garlic AND potatoes! A host of potatoes.…
The past three to four months have seen me working over my weekends. Be it either sourcing for props on a Saturday morning for Monday shoots or spending Sunday morning & afternoon in the kitchen, pottering about, cooking & packing up for said Monday…