Nostalgia...... Apple tarts, cakes and tarts are close to my heart. When I stood peeling these apples I went on a memory trip to my childhood. I was very young when I sat on the covered ‘stoep’ (veranda) of our Karroo farmhouse ‘assisting’ with peeling of baskets of apples. My Mother bottled apple pie filling [...]
Osso Bucco is an Italian dish usually made from veal shanks that are braised in wine and vegetables. As we cannot easily buy veal in South Africa, I usually make mine using beef shin. Oranges and shallots? I have posted a traditional recipe in the past but I felt like a change and wanted to [...]
As the days are becoming cooler my appetite for hearty soups increases. Soups can easily be a source of hidden calories in the form of rib sticking carbs or lashings of cream so I’m always seeking out the healthier option. My Miso Mushroom Soup both delicious and low calorie. And to boot it’s so easy [...]
It’s a complete fluke that I took to baking on Sunday 17th May 2020…. World Baking Day! Biscotti, another memory from Italy. These crisp biscuits originated in Tuscany where they are traditionally dipped in a wine, Vin Santo. When we were enjoying a wine pairing at a neighbouring property on our Tuscan Foodie holiday in [...]
Light, fresh and healthy! I feel that oily fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel, yellowtail or tuna all deserve a fresh light sauce. As you know my choice of flavour usually veers towards Asian which does also marry well with oily fish, but for a change I chose Sauce Vierge. I think the [...]
In April / May we harvest olives in the Southern Hemisphere! When I designed my Mediterranean style garden 20 years ago I enthusiastically planted 3 olive trees. They do look beautiful and with the pencil cypresses, citrus trees and rosemary they do frame my vegetable and herb garden perfectly! Olive trees are slow [...]
It’s citrus season and everyone is looking for lemon recipes! This is one of my favourite cakes as it bridges the boundaries of cake and dessert. It is super moist with a delicious curd-like layer with a light cake layer on top. I also am not crazy about cakes that call for sugary frostings. This [...]
Perfect for cooler weather..... I happened to have an extra cup of cooked white rice so I threw the calorie counter out and made rice pudding! This recipe is far from the traditional ‘English’ style rice pudding and my in house ‘quality controller’ declared it the best he has ever tasted. The choice of rice [...]
When we visited India about 8 years ago we spent a few days at a lovely resort on an Island in the back waters of Kerala. The island was planted with spices and we went on a walking tour of the spice groves. It was a highlight for this foodie! The cuisine offered was deliciously [...]
Courgette Fritters (gluten free), a delicious vegetable side dish, breakfast or brunch base! Or an excellent vegetarian cocktail snack. I am not crazy about courgettes so when the ‘designated shopper’ returned with two packs this week I had to think on my feet. Ah, fritters and an interesting alternative for brunch! I find that I’m [...]