As anybody who cooks for a living, or who blogs for an obsession, will know, going to eat at other people’s houses can be a social minefield. First there is the “oh I can’t have YOU over for dinner – you won’t possibly enjoy the simple food that I can cook – too much […]
Click here for a full portion“Foodies of the World” and “Creating a Meal You’ll Love” – CookSister in print!
When I was about 15 and still in high school, my world was rocked by the discovery of an American writer called SE Hinton. I had discovered her only after seeing the movie of one of her books (Francis Ford Coppola’s much loved film version of The Outsiders) and deciding to read the book. I […]
Click here for a full portionThe Verandah (The Beach Hotel), Port Elizabeth
Before I moved to London, I had only ever lived in one place – my hometown of Port Elizabeth. It’s a funny thing, living in one place for many years. Not only do you get to bore anybody younger than you by reciting all the previous incarnations of a particular venue (“Well when I was […]
Click here for a full portionSaturday Snapshots #115
Bonfire Night – 5 November 2010
Click here for a full portionThai-spiced roast pumpkin soup
My hometown of Port Elizabeth has many great characteristics. It has great people who are friendly and welcoming. It has miles of pristine beaches. It has all the amenities of a big city while still being a comfortably manageable size. But what it doesn’t have is four noticeable seasons. Obviously, there is summer – a […]
Click here for a full portionThe Duck Pond (Welmoed winery), Stellenbosch wine route
I remember what it was like to be a student. All the grand plans of how life would turn out; all the late-night studying; all the emotional dramas; all the midnight poetry-writing; and all the penury. If I think back, we were absolutely always on the lookout for ways to save money and no lengths […]
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