November 2013

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  • Food Routes

    Food Routes. The place to find “Exquisite Wine, Dine and Recline Experiences”. After years of experience in the hospitality industry, Riaan & Stefane Kruger realised that they understood the food-loving traveller. The eating and travelling experience is more than just the experience itseltf, what’s important are the memories you keep forever. Food Routes searches for […] More

  • NoMU Olive Oil

    For a while I’ve wondered why NoMU don’t have olive oil – such a kitchen essential – in their range. And voila, now they do. With a nifty flip lid, this beautiful bottle of oil looks very pretty on my counter. Sourced from the award-winning De Rustica Olive Estate in the Cape Swartberg mountains, the […] More

  • The app ya gotta get

    Last week we told you all about the concept of The Entertainer and mentioned that they were launching an app! Well, the app has been launched and it is amazing. So amazing that I am going to bullet-point it for maximum effect. The Entertainer App: Gives you free incentive offereings in November & December, so […] More

  • Win with Indulgence Cafe

    Indulgence Café is a fun, funky, quirky Northcliff eatery open 6 days a week, serving awesome breakfasts, super salads and delicious burgers. Indulgence is a “work in progress” and evolves constantly. They aren’t afraid of change so they love to mix up the menu. Their décor is a bright arty eclectic mix – the perfect […] More

  • Good Food Studio with Pick ‘n Pay & Alvin Quah

    Alvin Quah first came to SA to attend the Good Food and Wine Show. Tickets to see him were sold out a long in advance. If you missed him then,  you can catch him again this November when he hosts demonstrates hands-on workshops at the Good Food Studio at Pick n Pay on Nicol in […] More

  • Tantalising Tart

    There are certain combinations in life that you just can’t go wrong with. Chicken and mushroom. Prawn and peri-peri. Steak, egg and chips. Vodka and lime. Oops, that one just slipped out. And another great combo goes something like this… Tantalising Tart. This is a rework of a dish that my mom used to make […] More

  • Posh Pregos Recipe

    “You need to write recipes for Mediterranean Deli?” “Yup”, I replied. “So, you have to make up a new kind of Humus?” “They don’t just make humus!” “Yes they do! Are you going to use humus?” “I dunno yet.” “I like eating it with a spoon.” “Gosh, you’re helpful.” I’ve been itching to get my […] More

  • Beef Wellington Recipe

    There is nothing quite like a Beef Wellington. Nothing. Perfect, golden pastry, succulent, pink fillet and delicious, rich gravy. Beef Wellington is a gift from *insert who ever you believe in here*. I invited a gang over for dinner to make some of this amazingness for them but I was a tad nervous as I’d […] More

  • Classic Salad with Smoked Chicken and a Mayo & Mustard Dressing

    This is the last recipe in a series of post for Mediterranean Delicacies. They’ve asked us to create dishes making use of their products. We’ve posted 5 recipes so far which I’ve listed below if you haven’t had the chance to look at them yet. Traditional Greek Salad Cheeseburger with a home-made Ranch sauce A tantalising […] More

  • The ZZ2 Avocado Recipe Challenge

    I don’t trust people who don’t like avocado. I mean, what is there about them not to absolutely love? Avo season is literally one of my favourite times of the year as I can eat these orbs of goodness with joyous abandon. So when I was asked by ZZ2 to create an avocado-based recipe for […] More

  • Sunday Times crowns SA’s Best Tasting Chocolate Cake

    Simone Vos„s Sinful Strawberry Chocolate Cake recipe won the title of SA‟s Best Tasting Chocolate Cake at Sandton City on Saturday 14 September. The inaugural Sunday Times Food Weekly Best Tasting Chocolate Cake Bake Off saw 6 finalists from around the country fly to Johannesburg to compete. De Vos walked away with a top of the range Elba […] More

  • Specials in Johannesburg

    Times are tough but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good meal at a restaurant. Have a look at the specials below we found on the EatOut website. From burger specials, to ribs & sushi – you will find something to anyone’s liking. Happy Eating! Last updated: 12/11/2013 – Please phone the restaurant directly […] More