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March 16, 2011 | 0 Comments

2011 SAB Eat In Produce Awards and Night Market

I really can’t wait for this anymore! My tastebuds are already tingling in anticipation. Why? Well tomorrow is the 2011 SAB Eat In Produce Awards, the launch of this year’s edition of Eat In Magazine AND as far as I know the first ever Night Market at The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, CPT. The […]

March 11, 2011 | 2 Comments

Lobster Ravioli with Vanilla, Brandy, Butter and Cream Sauce

I really enjoyed cooking and eating this, the vanilla and brandy really puts an interesting twist to the lobster. And there were flames!

March 9, 2011 | 3 Comments

Make your own Fresh Pasta

As with most things, home made pasta beats the store bought stuff hands down, and its actually quite easy and enjoyable to make!

March 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

Life is a beach

My sister recently got engaged (yay) and invited me along for a celebratory weekend in Hermanus with the parentals. I really needed the break away from my computer, been working way too hard lately, so off we went. Now anyone who knows me will tell you that a family gathering is sure to mean enough […]

February 19, 2011 | 9 Comments

Biltong & Sweet Potato Risotto

I give you a South African take on the classic Italian dish, Risotto. Biltong and “soet patat” is as South African as it gets, the flavours really go well together and the textures play tricks with your tongue.

February 19, 2011 | 1 Comment

Duo of Sweet Potatoe Puree

I needed to make this as part of a kickass risotto I made, but I’m sure it can be used for plenty of other dishes, maybe just as a garnish on a plate. Here goes, very basic stuff, but delicious!

February 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

Hearty Cottage Pie

I suppose everyone has their own version of this classic, so I guess I better post mine! It’s one of the classic comfort foods, really makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside hahaha. Traditionally more of a winter dish I guess, but I suppose it is winter somewhere in the world right now! Here […]

February 18, 2011 | 5 Comments

Mashed Potatoes

Ok ok I know this is very easy and most of you can make mashed potatoes in your sleep, but I do know plenty of dudes who probably don’t have a clue how to make it. Like I have said, the purpose of this blog is to show people how easy it is to cook. […]

February 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

Working with fresh garlic

I have always been a garlic lover, but I used to use those tubs of minced garlic in oil. I was under the impression that its way too much hassle cleaning fresh garlic, until someone showed me this technique and showed me how easy it actually is. All you need is a semi decent chefs […]

January 28, 2011 | 0 Comments

Triple M Pasta

I had no idea what to call this concoction of mine, and then it hit me. The three main ingredients are baby Marrows, Mince and Mushrooms, so the Triple M Pasta was born. I was walking through the supermarket just grabbing everything I felt like eating that evening, not worrying about how I am actually […]

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