Tania Harrison grew up on a farm in the Karoo, and years later, via Paarl and Cape Town, she began to source food from her family farm to fill the “fridges of urban foodies”.
She started on the internet and the business has grown to such an extent that she is in expansion mode and you [...]
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I adore mussels, always have. But I’m very picky about the way I like them cooked.
In South Africa, as I understand it, an individual is allowed to pick 25 wild mussels. Outside of that you have to buy farmed.
The centre for mussel farming in South Africa is Saldanha Bay on the West coast.
The majority [...]
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Nigella Lawson has recently published this recipe for salted caramel and had her photo taken for the front cover of a UK magazine – Stylist.
Here is the recipe.
SALTED CARAMEL
Real salted caramel requires patience, dexterity and a sugar-thermometer, none of which come naturally to me, but a salted caramel sauce can be rustled up in [...]
Angel fish has a lovely firm texture and is very tasty.
It’s also on the SASSI green list, and it’s great value for money.
For example, a kilo of yellowtail (green list) would set you back about R90, while the angle fish comes in at a more modest R55.
Asian flavours and fish are a match made [...]
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Serves 4.
4 Hake fillets, approx 200g each.
800g potatoes.
2 large tablespoons of wholegrain mustard.
1/2 a cup of milk for the potato mash.
5 baby asparagus per portion.
1 lemon.
2 tablespoons of butter.
Splash of olive oil.
Method.
Peel the potatoes and halve them. I cook them by steaming, but boiling is also good.
Drain them and add the milk and mustard. [...]
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Saturday’s match brings home that there’s an important role for Irish Stew in the modern world.
It helps give you nutrition and strength, and will help you get a rugby ball past a load of Welshmen, and over the line.
It will also help you stop a Welshman getting his ball over the line.
If you support Ireland, [...]
This is a tasty chicken recipe I tried last week when it was 27 degrees. I’d suggest waiting until the weather improves in a few days to try it out.
1 Packet of ramen noodles, broken up.
2 Tablespoons of peanut oil.
5 spring onions, chopped.
2 cups of chopped cooked chicken meat. (free range)
1 can of water chestnuts.
2 [...]
When you think about it, the South African Post Office has massive exposure via its stamps. Millions pass in front of consumers eyeballs every day.
So it’s an obvious place or way to promote something?
Completely right, and their Philatelic Division (Stamp Design Department) decided that something needed to be done to promote the consumption of vegetables [...]
This is a delicious, easy to make soup that will have everyone asking for more.
You’ll need;
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter.
1 small onion, finely chopped.
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger.
4 cups of chicken stock.
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder.
2 Granny smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into small pieces.
1/2 cup of milk.
Freshly ground pepper.
Sour cream and chives or parsley for garnish.
Melt [...]
Yes, fondue.
There must be a few million fondue sets gathering dust in people’s attics all over the world. Big in the 1970’s, they became synonymous with suburban sophistication and took their place alongside trouser suits, big hair and bellbottoms in the annals of social history.
But they’re back! And they’re still fun. Delicious experiences await a whole [...]
This is the time of year for lamb shanks.
They are not expensive, are very popular and are widely available. They are also very versatile and this is one of my favourite twists on a theme.
I cooked it during the week, and paired with a bottle of Allesverloren Shiraz. It was a meal to remember.
Here’s what [...]
This is one of my favourite “meat free Monday” specials because it’s so tasty and easy to make.
It only takes 20 minutes to prepare and just over an hour to cook. It’s also a one pot wonder, and that’s good!
You’ll need;
1 tin tomatoes.
2 tins of chickpeas.
1 aubergine, cut into large chunks.
2 courgettes.
2 tablespoons of dark [...]
This is a great winterwarming dish, and with the added Thai twist it’s going to keep everyone happy.
You’ll need:
A 750g butternut (for 4 people).
Olive oil.
75g creamed coconut.
1 onion.
1 stalk lemongrass.
1 Bird’s eye chilli.
A thumb of galangal root, grated. If you can’t find galangal, use ginger and add a squeeze of lime.
Cut the butternut into cubes and remove [...]
I spent a few days with Richard and Linda Napier out at Happy Hog near Ashton recently to learn more about the free range piggies that I use in my charcuterie.
While I was there, Linda made a delicious Pork Bredie and was generous enough to allow me to share it with you.
Ingredients
½ kg pork mince
350g [...]
This is a recipe I tried this week, and it’s so easy you could do it with your eyes closed. And, it’s perfect for these chilly autumn evenings.
You’ll need;
3 Garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped.
A mixed handful of chopped fresh chives, parsley and tarragon.
A small handful of fresh thyme leaves.
300g of cream cheese.
8 chicken breast [...]
I love eating quail. They are the tastiest little birds, and have none of the gaminess that some small birds have. Plus, they are getting more widely available now – Wild Peacock, Gogo’s in Newlands, Supermeats in Kenilworth all stock them.
Here’s an easy recipe which cooks the quail in 15 minutes. Once you get over [...]
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I am a big fan of Southern Cross in Tokai.
I think it’s the best fish shop in Cape Town.
It’s a bit of a schlep for me to get out there and buy fish, but well worth it. So imagine my joy at hearing that Southern Cross opened in Palmyra Junction in Claremont.
And it’s an improved [...]
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Hot off the presses is an unusual cookery book which uses apples and pears in recipes.
The big fruit people, Tru-Cape, are behind the book.
Megan Hughes came up with the recipes, and there are some great ones.
It’s a book is called, ‘Too Good to be True’. So here’s a rundown on what to expect.
Apple and Cheshire Soufflés, [...]
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Martin Raubenheimer’s recipe comes just in time for the damp and rainy Autumnal weather we’ve been experiencing in the last few days.
Me Vs my Dad
In the early hours of this morning I woke up shivering and realized that winter is upon us. Being too lazy to get out and look for extra cover I decided [...]
It’s Eastertime, and we’re thinking chocolate.
Not the kids stuff in supermarkets, but delicious, dark, seductive,
moreish chocolate that will transport you into choc heaven.
So we had a quiet word with our favourite foodie guru, Sam Linsell, of Drizzle and Dip fame, to see what she might come up with.
Feast your eyes on this creation and praise chocolate.
It’s [...]
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