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….
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Beer pairing with wings!
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chicken cordon bleu
Chicken breasts are sometimes so bland so I thought of this and decided to try it. It came out so amazing. Here’s how it went… And this is how I made it What do you think?
Another anniversary
My plan was to take today off and just relax. It’s a Sunday, my sports teams knew yesterday and my throat hurts so I think I’m getting sick. But then Google reminded me that I have an anniversary today and I knew that I had to post something. Having this blog has provided me with…
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…
A bitter sweet anniversary
It has been 1 year since I loaded my first post. I remember why I wanted to start a blog. I remember what motivated me to write that first post and what message I wanted to convey. It is one year later and it looks like March is my decision making month because I have…
Its Lady Vera 