Pear & Camembert Quiche

I need your help. Yes you, sitting in front of the computer browsing through some blogs. Could you please tell me why it took almost 28 years before I discovered the joys of proper homemade quiche?

Read more »

Portabellini and Sweet Potato Stuffed Tortillas

Don't you just want to take a bite? When I saw the original recipe over at The Wind Attack (great blog by the way) I felt like taking a big bite through the screen, so inviting did these tortillas look. Luckily for my teeth (and my medical bills) I refrained from taking a bite, instead opting to make these babies at home.

Read more »

Dublin Coddle with Guinness

You know I never really believed the saying less is more. For me, (mostly) more is more. Especially when it comes to chocolate. And shopping. Come on ladies, you know what I mean. Which is why I was so pleasantly surprised at this very pedestrian meal of essentially boiled potatoes and pork. Sound exciting? Didn't think so.

Read more »

Chicken Pad Thai

I have perfected Pad Thai. Now before you turn way from what you think is some empty claim, hear me out.

Read more »

Indian Carrot Soup

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Well, life (or in this case, my mother-in-law) didn't hand me lemons, but three bags of carrots last week. What's a girl to do? 

Read more »

St Paddy's Day Cupcakes

Look what I made for St Patrick's Day:

You can find the recipe for the Green Velvet Cupcakes over at The Cupcake Project.

Bokkom, Lemon & Basil Risotto with Fried Aubergine Slices

We recently visited Paternoster and while there I had a delicious dish of homemade pasta sheets layered with chillies, bokkoms and toasted breadcrumbs. In fact I was so taken with the bokkom flavour, that I bought some to take home with me (vacuum packed to give our nostrils a fighting chance...). I confess, they were lying on the kitchen counter for a few days, staring at me accusingly, then I unceremoniously dumped them in the kitchen cupboard, for later usage.

Read more »

Curried Chicken Salad on Spicy Chickpeas

Okay I know, I know. Multiple sections on a salad recipe?? That ain't right. You know what else ain't right?

The fact that it's only Thursday today. Where are you weekend?
Or how about the fact that it's still 10 more days to go until the CTFBC? Yes I'm counting..
Or that our little kitty has now started jumping onto our balcony's ledge?

*shudder* Be still my beating heart.

Read more »

Greek Green Bean Stew

(Updated from the archives) 

It has been Hot with a capital H for the past few days in Cape Town and surrounds. So hot in fact, that I have avoided my kitchen at all costs, preferring to eat cold fruit directly from the fridge, soak in cold baths and lounge in front of the fan. This morning we woke up to a slight reprieve from the heat. As someone so eloquently stated on Twitter: "Dear Cape Town...after much debate, Hell would like to thank you for returning its weather...have an awesome day now." 

Read more »

Stuffed Aubergines on Tomato Sauce Tagliatelle

Say you need to impress the future in-laws with your cooking skills.

"My what?" "I don't have those."

Read more »

Parmesan Mushrooms with Cherry Tomatoes

"Love is in the air... everywhere you look around.... " {du-dum dum dum du-dum dum dum du-dum dum dum dum}  "Love is in the air... every sight and every sound..." {du-dum dum dum du-dum dum dum du-dum dum dum dum}

Read more »

Weekend in Paternoster

We celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary last week and decided to head to Paternoster on the West Coast for a weekend of sun, sea and romance. I can't compare it with other towns on the West Coast (as I've never been), but Paternoster is truly breathtaking. Tranquil and picturesque, it was the perfect setting for a relaxing few days. 

Read more »