Copywriter at an ad agency and co-owner of the Foodblog Group. I heart oysters, Bloody Marys, biltong and clever advertising.
Durban, meet Chihuahuas Mexicatessan. Chihuahuas Mexicatessan, meet Durban. This awesome little pop-up Mexican restaurant is based in Glenashley, Durban North. It launches TODAY and is only open pen for one month. So, if you want a ‘lil ole ole, arriba, arriba in your life, they’re open on Thursday Evenings and Sunday Lunches this December. (1st, 8th, 12th, 15th and […] More
Durban. The land of eternal summer. Warm seas, bright skies. My hometown. Boy, was I glad to leave the “city of bland” for Cape Town when I was 18. I go back twice a year to see my family, and in recent years things seem to have been stirring. There are actually new places to […] More
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
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
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
I internal monologue. I also internal argue. I have been known to lie in bed, having rampant arguments with myself about pending decisions. So this challenge was no different. THE AMARULA PEOPLE OWE ME SOME SLEEP! I had to create a simple, creative and original, South African inspired dish using Amarula. First I was going […] More
I haven’t got much of a sweet tooth so I am not one to keep chocolate or cake or anything of the sort at home. However sometimes I do get that little craving which annoying knocks on the inside of my skull saying, “Hey Kayli.. *knock knock* yeah you.. pssst, Kayli. I want chocolate. Now”. […] More
