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…
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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…
Steak anyone?
For a very long time I’ve tried to create the perfect steak. I’ve served it overcooked and no one ate it. I’ve served it undercooked and everyone was best friends with the microwave. This to. E I served it perfectly and this is how I did it. The perfect steak, regardless of the cut needs…
[RECIPE] Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta
This dessert is great for someone like me. I have never been a strong dessert maker-person, however, if you don’t challenge yourself once in a while, you’ll never know what you can achieve! This dessert is simple, delicious and you will not leave a lot of dishes to clean (yes, I am that lazy). Please…
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…
Its Lady Vera 