Creative Director, copywriter, and co-owner of the Foodblog Group. I heart oysters, gin and tonic, and clever advertising.
One Ingredient in September This month Matt is bringing some zest to One Ingredient. Lol. I am a big fan of lemon myself, so this one particularly excites me, as I can just imagine how it can be brought to life. If you (still) haven’t been to one of Chef Matt’s dinners, it’s 5 courses of […] More
When you’re at a market, you need to keep your energy levels up. Or at least, that’s what I tell myself. So keep yourself going with these coffee and tea merchants, sure to give you the boost you need. Plus, what goes well with coffee and tea? Pastries and all-day breakfasts, that’s what. Bay Harbour […] More
Had a rough week? Does your body deserve to be treated with a little more respect? Well, just because you feel like a health-kick coming on, doesn’t mean you can’t get your dose of the Bay Harbour Market. Bay Harbour Market Health Conscious Vendors Dr. Juice Juice is totally healthy. Totally. It’s actually the closest […] More
“Kayli, we’ve been invited to review RUA“ “What is a RUA?” “It means street. As in, they make street food.” “YES LET’S GO TO THERE NOW.” RUA Review Gardens Cape Town STARTERS To start we shared some tapas. While each individual dish was delicious, we chose badly because everything we had happens to have been […] More
I love pressies. I especially love pressies that are wine. I ESPECIALLY love pressies that are delicious wine. So this bottle of brand new Fleur du Cap Naturally Light Rosé that they sent for Women’s Day, has made me very happy. While it will be perfect for a summer’s day, it’s pretty cool on a […] More
It may not always seem like it (as I write this, my toes are icicles) but winter is slowly on its way out. Just in time for the next Grande Provence Wine and Dine Collaboration dinner on Friday 21 August, featuring boutique red blends and out of the ordinary food pairings. Hosted by Grande Provence winemaker, […] More
Looking for something to do on Thursday night? Why not head on over to check out Fleur du Cap at the House and Leisure Night Market, and give their wine and artisanal salt pairing a go. The market will also be host to some of Cape Town’s top food and design offerings with over 40 stalls […] More
Another month, another special ingredient. And as the title suggests with “Matt Manning One Ingredient dinners goes Pumpkin”, our orange friend, pumpkin, is the star of the show! Have you been to a One Ingredient dinner? It’s a unique dining experience where one ingredient (duh) is used in all four courses. After a demonstration of each course, […] More
Not many things are worse than try-hard team buildings or awkward year end functions. The secret is not to give people too much time to actually talk to each other – you need to keep them busy. Don’t judge me, it’s TRUE! And what better a way to keep busy, than make them cook their […] More
For years my excuse for why it’s totally healthy to drink McDonald’s milkshakes, is because they’re made out of potato. And since potato is a vegetable, then the milkshake is obviously a vegetable, too. Right? Well, wrong. Nevermind my warped logic, the McDonald’s SA “Know Our Food” Campaign has proven that their milkshakes are 100% potato-free. […] More
While HQ keep their main offering simple, they love to innovate as much as they can elsewhere And now, HQ Cape Town Presents: A New Tapas Menu! Especially revamped for a cooler Cape Town winter. A few of these extras are brought to you thanks to Mediterranean Delicacies and World Class. So get ready for some new […] More
Beluga is across the road from my office. It’s so convenient, it’s actually inconvenient, because I just can’t stop myself from heading over for their half-price sushi lunch, sit down or takeaway. But ever since we were invited to review this RIDICULOUSLY affordable set menu, I’ve found Beluga’ing for dinner too. On their normal menu, […] More
