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  • It’s an Amarula life

    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

  • Beef Tataki Recipe

    Beef Tataki – Japanese marinated grilled flame seared beef fillet, Asian marinade, with watercress and daikon From the hotel’s rooftop garden – watercress By Upper Eastside Hotel executive chef, Simon Kemp Serves 4 starter sized portions Watercress salad 200g organic watercress, washed 1 small daikon (Japanese Radish), finely shredded or grated 2 Tablespoons rice wine […] More

  • Seared Trout with Spinach Recipe

    The other day I popped over to my sister’s house for lunch. Now we have a little bit of a thing going, she goes shopping and then I raid her cupboards for the ingredients I want, and cook. It’s a win-win situation for the both of us. So you can imagine my excitement when I […] More

  • Microwave Mug Cake

    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