Cake is a dangerous thing. Ask me, I should know. It’s not that I have anything against cake. But for every 10 seconds I look at a piece, I gain half a pound. I kid you not. It’s my semi Italian gran’s fault of course that the sodding curvy gene ended up in the pool. You can bootilicious, fab junk-in-the-trunk [...]
I have a slightly disturbing habit. When I’m eating out I need to – no, absolutely have to – taste what’s on everyone’s plate. I rather suspect this is a condition common to women. Check out any girlie get together, and chances are you’ll see piled forks being passed around the table. Men don’t get this. But clever men tolerate [...]
For me soup is kinda like ice cream. I can eat it anytime. When it comes to giving soup instant attitude, few things beat curry. This Thai red curry soup is so easy, my cat can make it. It's spicy, sweet, salty and sour – the four flavours that absolutely have to be present in any halfway decent Asian dish. [...]
My down duvet has come out the kist. My ‘sexy’ fluffy bunny slippers have come out the closet. I’ve bought a snood... These are telling things indeed, but what really marks the beginning of winter for me, is my increasing preference for red over white. How lucky then that it’s time for one of my favourite Cape winter wine events [...]
I say De Krans and you say… Yes, you say port. But you should also be saying many other things, because De Krans is about so much more. I can’t say I blame you, ‘port’ used to be my default response too. After all, De Krans is situated smack bang in the middle of South Africa’s capital of port, Calitzdorp, [...]
My love of carbs is well known. I wouldn’t quite kill for a good pasta with a rich lamb ragu, but it’s close. I blame the one eighth Italian in my veins. Its cousin, polenta, is just as satisfying, and I don’t think it gets the attention it deserves. Like dry pasta, it cooks in about 10 minutes, is cheap [...]