I tried a new combination yesterday. I was inspired by my cravings. My tummy and thirst yearned for two things that I couldn’t go to Hooters for: beer and chicken wings. Off to my kitchen and cabinet I trotted and took out the beers and put them in the freezer to fast chill and took…
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5 times I tried fine dining and KILLED it
We’re all in this weird time. Wherever you are in the planet. Our lives were completely changed because of Covid-19. We were all in some weird lockdown situation forced to change our habits for the good of the planet. My life changed too. I became a homeschooling, cleaning, working, babysitting mom all in one and…
8 killer breakfast bound to please anyone
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” We’ve heard that saying a million times. This lockdown started off amazing, like a little holiday with your family in your house. As the repetition and monotony creeps in you have to come up with ways to keep the days interesting and having a great breakfast…
Yummy naan recipe
Making a curry is super fun. It’s literally 50 spices, masalas, tons of coriander and smells that linger in your house until the day after. I always serve it with rice, because I’m too lazy to make naan l but yesterday was the day that I stop being lazy and I made it. It was…
Cinnamon and apple flavoured Oat flapjacks with candied apple and mint
I rarely make sweet breakfasts because I don’t have a sweet tooth at all. I came a cross this recipe on a popular recipe sharing app, Cookpad and when I saw that u had all the ingredients, I just had to try it. Note: oats are already thick so make sure you put thin layer…
Chilli relish #recipe
I’ve been putting this on everything. Eggs, steak, sandwiches, you name it. Pretty much anything savoury. The best thing about this recipe is that you probably have all the ingredients in your fridge right now. #Ingredients -4 chillies of your choice (I used Serrano)- pickled or fresh-1 medium sized onion-2 cloves of garlic-2 tablespoon vinegar-1/3…
Low carb, high flavour dinner
I am part of the millions of people who are opting for lower carb lifestyles as part of their health needs. It has not been an easy journey because of the ease and availability of carb filled foods. The one thing I enjoy though is the creativity that comes with searching for alternatives which as…
Valentines platters
If I tell you I don’t have the energy to write then you know that I must be exhausted. Today is one of those days. I was ‘discovered’ by, now a friend, who lives and works near me. She initially ordered sauce from me and landed up ordering a Mexican platter for her staff and…
Sunday Lamb shanks
I publish today a recipe so good that I want the world to know. I publish today a meal that I will have in my future restaurant chain. I publish today: LAMB SHANKS TO DIE FOR😍😍😍 1 cup dry red wine (optional) 2 cups of beef stock 3 cloves garlic 20g dry rosemary Salt and…
One night with a Legend
Last night, I was delighted to witness the union between a good friend and his soulmate at the legendary wedding venue, Oakfield just off Beyers Naude drive. What made me a little more excited was obviously the menu which was prepared by an old friend, Philippe Frydman. I met Chef Philippe just under 4 years…
Its Lady Vera 