The battle is on. We’re entering the warmer months in the southern hemisphere so I like to change it up a notch. Trading in your coat for a bikini and your boots for sandals was the first step so now we’re going to trade our reds for our whites. Gone are the days of mulled…
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The Art of Plating Trends 2018
I find myself always posting food images and saying “Doesn’t look that good but it tastes awesome”. After watching an episode of My Kitchen Rules Season 2 South Africa, I became particularly interested in food plating trends. The contestants, in a sudden cook-off, were asked to prepare desserts that highlighted a certain food. There was…
Chenin Blanc for the win! #WineSnob
Chenin Blanc has had a reputation for being ‘that other white wine’. It’s not as known and loved as Sauvignon Blanc, and it doesn’t have the swagger of Chardonnay. But I have seen the change and I like it! Thanks to the growth of this special white grape right here in South Africa, Chenin Blanc…
#Eatingclean 101, part 1
Part of the reason why we choose fast food is because of the cost. We can spend minutes in a grocery store looking at the normal bread and banking bread amd although we want to treat our bodies as temples, we tend to think more with our pockets. I am no stranger to that, believe…
Spring has sprung!
It’s 1 September 2018 and if you live in the southern hemisphere then you are looking forward to change in seasons. The weather is sure to get warmer which means your palate will be looking for something to complement it. I was recently part of a #virtualtasting on Twitter where I got to pair the…
#Virtualtasting 19 August 2018
For this women’s month, Steenberg Wines and Glenelly Wines have delivered their flagship wines (and one extra MCC from Steenberg) for a virtual tasting hosted live on Twitter. I am particularly excited for this pairing as I can bring my two loves together, wine and food. I already have an idea of what I’m going…
It started with a Tweet
It was called an Act of Kindness but for me it was more than that. To give is the best feeling in the world. But, I didn’t do it for the feeling. I did it because I felt sorry for them. These people are trying. Sometimes, all they need is a break. Please watch:…
Vegetarian Thursdays: 05072018
Another Thursday has come and gone and in true Vera fashion, I served a fully meat-free dish for supper. Remember, my foods are not meat by-products free like cheese, cream, milk etc, unfortunately I am not that brave to attempt vegan cooking… yet. This week was probably the coldest week I have experienced in a…
Vegetarian Thursdays: 290618
In an effort to increase my cooking skill level and because I control what everyone eats every night, I started vegetarian Thursdays last week. In case you haven’t figured it out yet, I love to cook. I love spending at least 20 minutes every afternoon fantasizing about what I am going to cook for supper….
The top 5 soups for #Winter
The best part of winter is the hearty food. The preparation time gets longer as the days get shorter. A good hearty soup at the end of the day makes all your problems go away. While I can’t and won’t give away exactly what goes into my soups, I can give you an idea and…
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