July 2012

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  • FoodBlogCT News Week 29 2012

    Friday, the 20th of July #FoodFact: TIP is the acronym for “To Insure Promptness.” Special-of-the-Day: Lunch & Breakfast Special at Anatoli-Express [read more] New York Trans Fat Ban Made Fast Food A Bit Healthier Turns out it’s possible to make a fast-food lunch a bit healthier even without skipping the fries. [read more] Drought Means […] More

  • New Sushi Menu at the Lookout Deck

    The Lookout Deck Hout Bay arguably boasts one of the best views in the Western Cape. Situated on the water’s edge in the Hout Bay Harbour, the restaurant boasts breathtaking mountain and ocean views. Last month, they have introduced their new sushi menu with Tempura California, Spicy Tuna & Tempura Prawn Rolls being a few […] More

  • Mandela Day Event at Cape Quarter

    During the World Cup, I worked on the fan walk. I made about 2500 pancakes per game. I knew the training would come in handy. You can call me Sensei Pancake. July 18 is Mandela Day. On this day you spend 67minutes donating to charity. The Cape Quarter are raising money for The Homestead charity […] More

  • Primi Piatti Waterfront Review

    “You will gain 20 to 30 pounds” and “No matter how great…there will come a day when it is just a job” were on a list of 25 things you should know before you become a restaurant critic as seen in the Washingtonian (Thanks Dax for sharing. I will put the link at the end). […] More

  • McDonalds Photo Shoot

    Have you ever had the huge disappointment of ordering your favourite McDonald’s burger and it never looked anywhere near like it did in the picture above the counter. A customer from Canada wanted to know more and went onto the McDonald’s website to ask this question. “Why does your food look different in the advertising […] More

  • Hop ‘n Vine Festival Competition

    The time has come for a winter craft beer, craft wine and food festival in Cape Town and there is no finer place to sip hand-crafted, warming ales and wines than Simon’s on the oldest Wine estate in South Africa, Groot Constantia. A boutique craft beer and craft wine festival to appease the thirst of the Cape’s ever-growing […] More

  • Sticky oregano Lamb Ribs by Peddlars

    Winter calls for comfort food, and comfort food eaten with the fingers could not be better. This recipe is inspired by Donna Hay, a true goddess of comfort food. In the restaurant we serve these succulent ribs our way with creamy mashed potatoes and the garlic and herb sauce on the side. As served at […] More

  • Salushi Specials Interview

    Salushi is the ideal venue for a long lazy lunch, relaxing dinner while the cocktail bar is perfect for winding down after a long day at the office. The owner, Grant Isaacs, has started offering specials exclusively to Facebook fans & Twitter followers recently. We’ve caught up with him and asked a few questions about interacting […] More

  • FoodBlogCT News Week 28

    Friday, the 13th of July #FoodFact: Coconut water can be used (in emergencies) as a substitute for blood plasma. Special-of-the-Day: Breakfast & Lunch Specials at Anatoli [read more] Report: SA is hooked on Fast Food Last year, 25,3-million South Africans bought from a fast-food outlet in a four-week period, up from 20,6-million in 2007. [read more] […] More

  • Karoo Venison Potjie Recipe

    For 6 people you will need: 5 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil 1 kg venison in cubes 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp (5 ml) whole cloves 1 tsp (5 ml) dried mustard 1 tsp (5 ml) dried or 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh parsley 1 tsp (5 ml) barbecue spice […] More

  • CinCin Review

    The other day I drove to the ends of the earth. I had to take my Passport with me. I needed a map. Padkos. I put petrol in my car and checked the tyre pressure.  Boy, Canal Walk is far away. I’ve lived I Cape Town for 6 years, but I’m still a Durbanite at […] More

  • Den Anker Review

    Last month, the V&A Waterfront approached us with a pretty awesome proposal. They asked us whether we were keen to join a panel of judges and rate fusion dishes that have been entered into the Master of the Trade Routes Culinary Challenge. After thinking about it for a few seconds, we said Yes! As a […] More