There. I said it. Morning starts with coffee and good intentions. Lunch arrives with speed and mild chaos. Then late afternoon creeps in. Hunger rises. Energy drops. The question appears again. Whays for supper. This thought lands on my brain every single day. Not once a week. Not on special days. Daily. Relentless. Predictable. Exhausting….
Category: Personal
End of an Era: Altydgedacht Wines
I am writing this post with a heavy heart but also seeing the need to make sure that I memorialise a place i held close to my heart. Back in my early 20s, before the kids and bills, my then-boyfriend ,now-husband and I would take trips down to the cape to explore the vast wine…
#DearFutureRestaurant
A Culinary Dream in the Making Dear Future Restaurant, I write this as both a promise and a pledge—a love letter to the dream that I’ve nurtured for as long as I can remember. You are the culmination of my passion for cooking, my dedication to using the freshest ingredients, and my unwavering belief in…
I did it again: The Perfect Charcuterie
I had limited items, and weird serving platter boards, but this past weekend, I know I impressed. The perfect charcuterie board, also known as a charcuterie platter or meat and cheese board, is a delicious and visually appealing spread of cured meats, cheeses, and complementary accompaniments. While the contents of a charcuterie board can vary…
Why I love blogging
I feel like I lost myself a little. I started this blog because 1: I love wine, 2: I love talking about wine. Yes, here and there I have added recipes and talked about other adventures, but my sole reason was my love of wine. I have lost a little of that passion throughout the…
Sensational sides for Summer 2021
[THIS IS AN ONGOING LIST] Please feel free to add recipes that I can try. I will cook, take photos and credit accordingly. This list is my summer sides list. Often we focus on the main elements but this list is for the unsung heroes of the plate. Corn bacon sideThis summer side made hubby…
Inspiration meets scallops
Usually when there is a season of MasterChef Australia or My Kitchen Rules South Africa playing, my cooking game goes up a notch. I watch an episode then go online and start buying things I would never think of cooking. When the delivery arrives and I hesitantly look at my bank balance, the feeling or…
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…
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…
The perfect cauli rice meal
It’s rare that I load so many recipes in a row, however being locked up in the house has gotten my creative juices flowing. Breakfasts have been my favourite be Use I wake up with a new burst of enthusiasm every sunrise, however, this supper meal was just so good, it deserved its own highlight….
Its Lady Vera 