Pesto Eggs: The ultimate breakfast for one

I want to keep this story short because this is a recipe that needs to be made. I’m not even sure how this idea came to me. Maybe I read it somewhere but after making that smashing Shakshuka, I thought of other flavours that will compliment the taste of a sunny side egg. Wait I…

What so special about malva pudding?

You’re not a South African if you haven’t tasted malva pudding. It’s not a statement, it’s a fact. Whether it was a good or bad pudding, in your X amount of years of being on this planet, you have spooned some in your mouth. What I really want to know is what drives people mad…

Blooming about this Bloem wine

The pandemic has changed everything. No matter where you are in the world, your life has changes forever. Wine, for me, was social; it was a way to create experiences with family, friends and even strangers. When the pandemic started and the South African government put a ban on liquor sales and limited social gatherings,…

A good morning for some shakshuka

When winter hits, only hearty meals make you feel amazing. This traditionally North African dish is made up of eggs poached in a spiced up tomato sauce. When you look at it, it may look like it takes hours to prepare but on a whim, I decided to make it and it didn’t take me…