Quinoa (pronouned keen-wa) is a fantastic base for many delicious foods, and is an excellent replacement for rice, with some interesting nutritional stats. Another factor is that, as a seed, quinoa is technically Paleo, although still a carb. So, with 2018 just begun, and a bee in my bonnet about eating healthier this year (I’m […] Read more…
Party food: Camembert Bites
Camembert is a must on my Christmas table. It doesn’t matter how we have it,but it’s a traditional nod to the family gatherings of the past, where we’d indulge in deep fried Camembert with preserves of some sort. While this is still one of my favourite ways to have it, it requires a lot of […] Read more…
Party food: Pinwheels (Savoury)
My life is a little chaotic at times and, more often than I’d care to admit, I’ve forgotten that a gathering is bring and share, or that there’s a chef’s day at my son’s school, etc. I like to make things myself, but I also often don’t have the time or inclination. This recipe has […] Read more…
Cherry & Citrus Sauce
I like the sweet richness of gammon, but the thought of crispy pork crackling on Christmas day beats that hands down, especially considering the sweet desserts that you will be looking forward to. So, to make something that is South African, Summery and STILL “Christmasy”. I thought that a Cherry & Citrus Chutney to go […] Read more…
Kitchen Staple: Easy Napolitana Sauce
Everything good is made of layers.. and your meals are no exception. If your bases are good, and you throw them together well, you’ll have a quick meal that tastes so much better! There are two fab things about this recipe.. 1 is that it is incredibly simple to make, and 2, it freezes perfectly! […] Read more…