In my last review I allowed a platter of starters to defeat me. I am ashamed. How I could have let this happen I’m not quite sure. Many people actually messaged me to say they were disappointed in my level of gluttony. I disappointed myself. I knew I had to up my game. What could…
Do you remember that advert where the guy was so comfortable in the hotel that he was staying in, that he walked around half-naked? If not, Google it. If you do remember, well, that was me last week. Half-naked, in a restaurant, drinking tea. I am lying. Lying through my teeth. At no point was…
I love a bit of friendly competition and I love food. So combining the two can only be a good time. When my friend and I went to La Mouette the other night and each had one of their tasting menus, and created the “My Menu is Better than Yours” competition. Best competition ever. La…
When I started the “best sushi in Cape Town” poll on Facebook, I wasn’t expecting many votes…maybe around 100 – not much more than that! How wrong I was! It wasn’t even close – it was so much better. We started to the poll on Monday, the 21st of November, and captured the results on…
This is probably one of my favorite dishes and it’s so easy to make. Also, it can be fine-tuned with some other flavors if you like! Beef can be combined with rice, barley, pasta, cheese or just veggies to fill the peppers. Ingredients: 4 large red Peppers 500 g minced beef 1 Can peeled small…
14 years ago I suffered from a particularly unpleasant bout of food poisoning after eating a dodgy taco; ever since I have been weary of Mexican food. So when El Burro opened in Greenpoint, I wasn’t all that thrilled at the prospect of trying out what I heard was a homage to traditional Mexican cuisine….
First – take the cable car up to the start of the trail. Now follow the path on the wodden planks. Be sure to hold onto railing attached to the side, you don’t want to fall down. Keep an eye on the person infront of you. Be very careful when passing someone going into the…
I know a lot of people who can become very fussy when it comes to a good cup of coffee. Trying to talk some sense into them would come close to a suicide mission – you better run and run fast! They can talk about coffee for what seems like hours to me. Truth be…
The other day I had the following conversation: Friend: Do ya wanna go to The Mussel Bar? Me: Yes. Where is it? Friend: Camps Bay. Me: No, I can’t go. Friend: Why? Me: Um.. I need to go bath my pet.. umm.. ferret. Friend: Stop being an idiot. Me: My ferret is waiting. Friend: Shut…
As I haven’t posted anything in a while, I will write something that I’m truly passionate about: Ice-Cubes! Not just any ice-cubes – the ones you find everywhere. I am talking about ice-cube designs, that are so powerful that they start conversations. And here they are, my top 10 most awesome ice-cubes designs…in the world!…
What is the most proudly South African thing you can any day of the year, but especially a Sunday – a braai. And what is a braai all by your lonesome with one or two strings of boerewors and a shriveled up tasteless chop – sadness. A braai is an experience that should be shared…
Since there are many beer festivals in Cape Town happening during the next few weeks, we had a look at some beers you should think twice about drinking. I don’t think these are available in South Africa but you have been warned – drink at own risk! 1. Beer for Dogs Those hoping to get…
