Summer Pasta with Fresh Herb and Tomato Sauce

It really doesn't come easier than this. I first ate this sublime concoction in Rome during a blisteringly hot summer and I couldn't believe how incredibly good something so simple could be. One proviso, though:...

Spaghetti with Capers, Parsley and Lemon Cream

The original version of this timeless recipe for Pasta al Limone comes from Pasta Fresca, by Evan Kleinman and Viana La Place. It's sheer perfection, lemony and tangy, and the most delicious light lunch...

Halloumi Salad for Summer from Hussar Grill

Summer heat has a way of killing one's appetite for the heavier stuff. So it's great news that Hussar Grill has a fantastic vegetarian option in their fab Halloumi Salad! Great as a stand-alone...

Beach Pasta: Easy, Cool and Refreshing!

It's summer. It's hot. You're hungry, you don't feel like cooking. The kitchen is your least favourite place on earth. Ta-daaa! Beach Pasta. This recipe is adapted from the original in the classic Pasta Fresca by...

Creamy Smoked Chicken and Chive Pasta

This. THIS. On a cold and drizzly day, this creamy, dreamy, Smoked Chicken & Chive Pasta is literally all I want to cook and eat. Serve with a glass or two of nicely chilled Spier’s new...

Bringing Sexy Back with Rooibos Tea

If you stabbed me at any given time of the day or night, I'd probably bleed tea. My favourite beverage by far, there is simply no such thing as 'too much tea' in my...

Pork and Fennel Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Pork mince is incredibly versatile and I cook with it often - in meatloaf, a gazillion Asian recipes with or without noodles and, most often, tender little meatballs. This recipe from Spier is a...

Fragrant Cape Malay-Style Prawn Curry

Cape Malay-style Prawn Curry The great thing about a seafood curry is that it cooks in much less time than a meaty curry. This simple, fragrant prawn dish is slightly sweet and deliciously mild (add...

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Daughter of Sonia (obviously). Cape Town-based copywriter, storyteller, and professional eater with a degree in Creative Brand Communications.
Self-diagnosed with an incurable obsession with good food, bold cocktails, and travel stories that always end with “Let’s never do this again.”

When I’m not writing about Cape Town’s most delicious corners, you’ll find me somewhere between the City Bowl’s wine lists and mountain views.

Definitely not vegan, sometimes witty, and always curious about what’s on the next plate. En ek praat Afrikaans. 💋

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