Believe it or not, that’s all it takes.
This recipe serves 4.
Ingredients.
1kg bag of frozen corn.
1 vegetable stock cube. I like to use an organic stock cube called Kallo, available in health food stores.
2 tablespoons of chopped coriander.
1 litre of water.
Boil the water in a saucepan, crumble in the stock cube and stir until dissolved.
Add corn and stir until [...]
This week it’s a line up of Sauvignon Blancs,all under R50. This is the number one selling type of white wine in South Africa.
We truffled out 8 great Sauvignon Blancs, all widely available.
First up, Diemersdal 2009 Sauvignon Blanc. Classic tropical tastes with hints of citrus. One of the hits of 2010.
Kleine Zalze 2009 Sauvignon Blanc. Grassyness meets herb [...]
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Wildwoods Bistro and Bar is only open a few weeks. It’s perched in a great location with fab views overlooking The Sentinel.
The owner/chef Pete Goff-Wood is a well known chef, judge and giver of Cowboy Kitchen courses.
The interior is simple; wooden chairs and tables with a lovely deck area. Wooden light fittings complete the minimalist look.
The manager [...]
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
1 large onion, chopped.
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped.
2 garlic cloves, crushed.
1 heaped teaspoon hot chilli powder.
1 teaspoon paprika.
1 teaspoon ground cumin.
500g lean minced beef.
1 beef stock cube, I like to use the organic Kallo stock cube – widely available.
400g [...]
There’s something humming in Claremont, Cape Town.
It’s the low gentle sound of something being done properly.
That something is a good restaurant, with well priced, consistently delicious food being served up expertly to an appreciative and increasingly loyal following, in the southern suburbs.
A Tavola is on the ground floor of a modern building, and is an airy and [...]
What a stunning cookbook.
For starters, the production is exquisite. I wanted to lick the pages. The content is fascinating. The author, Phillippa Cheifitz, takes us through all the significant food cultures which are a part of the fabric of food in South Africa.
And what a melting pot it is; Jewish, Afrikaner, Indian, Greek, Italian, Asian, [...]
Where were you born?
Near Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
How long have you been in your present job?
We opened Camil’s in Green Point last November.
What’s your favourite thing to cook?
Fish and seared scallops. Simply done with maybe some herbs.
What’s your favourite thing to eat?
Fish.
Describe the worst customer you’ve ever had?
It’s the one who can’t be satisfied. Give him [...]
There are now two options for having lunch at Jardine’s.
The first is outside at bench tables where you can order sandwiches , coffee, tea and pastries.
The second is (on Wednesdays to Fridays only) to have a great value lunch from a small menu in the restaurant upstairs.
A few weeks ago, I spotted a supplier nipping [...]
The best fishcakes are made at home. Most restaurants are stingy with the fish content or oversalt them. Sometimes you even wonder about the ingredients!
This recipe serves 4.
3 potatoes cut into chunks.
1 400g can of pink salmon in brine.
3 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
3 tablespoons of Greek yoghurt.
1 tablespoon of plain flour.
4 Tablespoons of chopped parsley.
4 tablespoons of olive [...]
This is the easiest, tastiest dish ever. Great for a quick supper, or even a last minute dinner party, you can make it look really special with a nice sauce and garnish.
This recipe serves 4.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
125g Mozarella cheese, torn into small chunks.
50g of strong cheddar, grated.
1 tablespoon of wholegrain mustard.
8 rashers of smoked [...]
Where were you born?
Beziers, in the south of France.
How long have you been in your present job?
I started in La Cuccina on January 15th.
What’s your favourite thing to cook?
Bouillebaisse.
What’s your favourite thing to eat?
Steak, tomato and red onions.
Describe the worst customer you have ever had to serve.
There was a guy in the UK, when I was [...]
This is the first entry in Foodie Places to Stay. In this section it’s all about visiting places that are a managable distance from Cape Town that will make for a good weekend away and, of course, have plenty of opportunities for good eating and drinking.
Paternoster is our first destination. Under a two hour drive [...]
This renovated old mill is home to a collection of knick knack shops, cafes and boutiques. It comes alive on a Saturday morning with the Neighbourgoods Market. Starting at 8am and running until 2pm this is one of the best food and drink markets in South Africa.
In Hall One there are a whole cornucopia of local [...]
Our panel of Taste Buddies is comprised of a kitchen full of housewives and professional women who have kids of varying ages.
We taste blind, meaning we have no idea who the producer of a particular product is.
Here is a summary of the results based on average rankings, price and our Taste Buddy comments on each product.
Woolworths, R6.95, “So [...]
Suzi Holtzhausen has opened her second restaurant in Paternoster, called Gaaitjie. This is an impressive addition to eating out in this part of the world.
Starting with the location – it’s right on the beach. When the weather is right it’s paradise, with the deep blue seas and endless skies providing an idyllic setting. Even when [...]
Suzi Holtzhausen is a culinary star in Paternoster. Prior to settling there she has had a multitude of experiences in the restaurant industry, mostly based in Johannesburg. And now, luckily for visitors and locals, she has decided to settle in Paternoster.
We had lunch in Suzi’s eatery, located on the main road as you drive into [...]
The sign outside The Noisy Oyster proclaims that this establishment sells “West Coast Viagra” and that if you are “Hungry, Thirsty or Horny”, come on in. Dishes on the menu are listed under the headings of “Foreplay” and “Intercourse” . Hmmmm….. All very laddish.
Chef Brian Smit, aka ‘The Handsome Chef” holds fort in the kitchen but [...]
This recipe serves 4.
150g dark chocolate (min 60% cocoa solids).
60g butter, cut up into cubes.
3 eggs.
200 ml (3/4) cups sugar.
1/2 cup or 125ml of flour
125 ml (1 cup) mixed roasted nuts.
Chocolate sauce to serve.
Heat the oven to 160 degrees and melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water. Stir it often.
When melted let it cool, [...]
No doubt about it, we’ve all been there. Too tired to cook! For some of us it happens more than others. This category is all about chasing down amazing tasty food that requires a minimum of effort to get it onto the table.
First up is a chicken and leek pie from Melissas. The big pie costs R114, [...]
Ok, it’s Saturday night, prime time for restaurants who are serious about making money and paying the bills.
Oh sorry! I forgot to mention that its also prime time to demonstrate some decent service which delivers great food to your table.
I nearly forgot, because I had visited Kuzina, a newly opened ‘authentic’ Greek restaurant in the Cape Quarter. First [...]
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