‘Food’ Archives
Money-saver Meal: Patchwork Pizza »
It’s a familiar scene: you walk past a restaurant only to have that aroma of freshly made food send you in a state of mouth-watering euphoria/semi-delirium. You ride the natural high for a few moments, salivating profusely, before you crash back to earth as you notice the price tag pasted bluntly on the menu. You get back home, open up a tin [...]
Oxtail Potjie »
“Potjie” means “little pot” in a direct translation from Afrikaans or Dutch. A potjie is a 3-legged, cast iron pot used to make potjiekos. Potjiekos originated in the Netherlands during a siege where any food and meat that could be found was thrown into one communal pot. The tradition was brought over to South Africa with the Dutch [...]
In the Mood Food »
For centuries, lovers from around the world have enticed, intrigued and aroused each other in an attempt to master the art of seduction. Using food as an aphrodisiac is an age old technique with the ‘prey’ often being completely unaware of the suitor’s true intentions. Here are a few of the most popular ‘In the Mood Foods’ to [...]
A Little Bobotie Goes a Long Way »
It’s the New Year, the big one for us all: 2010. The excitement of the FIFA World Cup is contagious; it’s very hard not to get caught up in it all and just run down the street, vuvuzela in hand, singing Nkosi Sikele, with the South African flag face-painted in all its glory. It’s time to get in touch with the roots of your people! [...]
Sushi: Summer Cuisine »
If it’s suave, stylish cuisine you desire this summer then Sushi should definitely top your list. Whether you are already a connoisseur of this fine fare or don’t yet know the difference between Sushi and Sashimi (Sashimi is raw, sliced fish, normally served with rice as a side dish whereas with sushi, the rice is integrated) our handy [...]
