Festive and Christmas
Sunday AKA The Wife’s Day Off - Potjiekos recipe and my Polenta
In South Africa, husbands give their wives “the day off” when THEY cook, often on a Sunday, to let them relax and enjoy some leisure time. It means we don’t have to stand in front of the stove and sweat it out. This day off doesn’t come cheap, though. We earn it. Before we can twiddle our...
Celebrating Effortless Summer Fare
I am so inclined to repeat my menus that a luncheon with friends inspires me to delve into old recipe books, files, and faded food magazines I hoard. Sharing my personal tips often sparks new ideas and keeps the process fun. Our guests arrived dressed to the nines, their lavish hats befitting...
Bang! My Bubble Burst
Like a shot in the dark, 2017 caught us by surprise. Yet I feel hopeful about the future, embracing 'Put pressure aside' as my mantra to foster peace and resilience in the year ahead. Although Christmas and New Year are sad times for us as a family, we’re divided and scattered across...
Figs, Frogs and Red Onions
The countdown has begun, only seven sleepies to go! If the dining room is anything to go by, we’re going to need a pantechnicon to get us to Tofo. There's no doubt we're all fatigued at this time of the year, although it’s gone like a flash, and the year is just a memory. We’ve all had...