I’m a Cape Town kinda gal. I like the laid back mentality, I like that I don’t need to drive for hours to get to where I want (except for Constantia, but who goes there?), I like The Mountain, the sea, the general prettiness. Joburg’s this elusive beast I tentatively visit for at most a […] More
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 […] More
Friday, the 17th of August #FoodFact: The first known illustration of wine drinking is found on a 5,000-year-old Sumerian panel! Special-of-the-Day: Anatoli Friday Special [read more] $48m in food-aid needed for Malawi The UN’s World Food Programme said on Tuesday it needs $48m in food aid for about 11% of Malawi’s population who will face […] More
If you haven’t been to one of the Five Flies Murder Mystery dinners, you really need to get your act together. The only excuses that I will accept are, “I work for NASA and am on a spaceship”, “I just had a baby” and maybe, “I don’t live in Cape Town”. Otherwise, pull up those […] More
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
As of August, Peddlars on the Bend are celebrating the Italian lifestyle with their very own collection of Italian favourites and incredible wines to accompany those dishes. You can have a look at the menu below. At Peddlars, our food philosophy follows the belief that good food should be simple, well priced and offer healthy […] More
We posted a recipe by The Lookout Deck Hout Bay a few months ago which received quite a bit of attention (Bloody Mary Oyster Shooter). Now, they’ve send us another recipe for Pickled Ginger & Pink Champagne Oysters which you can also find on their menu. If you don’t have all the ingredients at hand, you’ve got […] More
“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
Friday, the 10th of August #FoodFact: In 1988, Italian women started one of the first female organizations devoted to wine! Special-of-the-Day: Anatoli Lunch & Breakfast Specials [read more] Futuristic soda fountain dispenses new versions of old favorites Who hasn’t mixed the different drinks from a soda fountain to create a special (and hopefully tasty) concoction? […] More
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
Supper Lounge recently started in South Africa with events in Cape Town and Johannesburg. There premise is simple: Never eat alone again… no matter where you are. And while you’re having a superb meal, enjoy the opportunity to meet exciting people, swap stories and get to know them better. Don’t be ‘the odd one out’ […] More