Ras el Hanout: Essential, Exotic Spice Blend for Persian Cooking #Persiana

If, like me, you're an acolyte of Persian cook and writer Sabrina Ghayour and the intoxicating Middle-Eastern recipes in her new cookbook Persiana, you'll be needing some Moroccan ras el hanout spice blend sooner...

Tuna Ceviche with Ginger, Lime and Chilli

Ceviche is a dish of South American origin, whereby spanking fresh fish straight from the ocean is bathed in citrus - mostly lime - juices to lightly 'cook' it. The lavish addition of finely...

Crisp and Crunchy Southern Fried Chicken

Love you some crisp and crunchy fried chicken? Here it is! We're eclectic eaters in my house. There's me, living mainly on plant food, raw juices and wishful thinking, my teenage daughter the recent convert...

How to Make Devilled Kidneys on Toast

I consider it a mark of a true connoisseur if someone loves offal. Or variety meats, as the Yanks call it so daintily. It's not an easy thing to prepare well, let alone love...

Rice Krispie Marshmallow Treats

Sticky, chewy, crunchy and luridly coloured, Rice Krispie Marshmallow Treats have no nutritional value and a load of sugar, which makes them perfect for a children's party. I once came across a very sad little...

Brazil Nut and Marshmallow Rocky Roads

There isn't a child alive who doesn't love a Rocky Road. Or a grown-up, for that matter. Unhealthy, I hear you say? Far from it! Dark chocolate is practically the poster child for the...

Cherry Berry Apple Crumble

  You can make this easy crumble with almost any mixture of fruit and berries, but the combination below is one of my all-time favourites. I have to physically restrain myself from eating third, fourth...

Pickled Cherries, Cherry Chutney and Cherries in Brandy or Vodka

Cherry season is all too short and one of the highlights of my cooking year. A few weeks ago, I suddenly realised that I'd seen no cherries around yet, even though October had come and...

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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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