You know how they say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step? Well, I’m more of a subscriber to the theory that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a wonky fan belt, half a tank of fuel and a cell phone battery that’s about to die. “They” also say that […]
Click here for a full portionNasi ayam nanas (Indonesian pineapple chicken rice)
Before this edition of Waiter, There’s Something in My… (the monthly event that I co-host with my buddies Andrew and Johanna), Andrew asked me to help him choose between two themes. I chose one… he went for the other. Clearly my opinion is highly valued over at chez SpittoonExtra! When he announced the “something vaguely […]
Click here for a full portionPork medallions in a creamy chanterelle sauce
Do you remember your first time? The anticipation? The excitement? The way everybody seemed to know all about it except you? I remember it well – because my first time was only last week! My first time cooking with chanterelle mushrooms, that is. What did you think I was talking about? :o)
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Lucky or unlucky? – Auvillar, November 2007
Click here for a full portionThe best braaibroodjies for Heritage Day
What can I say – it’s been a bit of a tumultuous week. First there was the wonderful Oktoberfest in Munich last weekend, where much beer was consumed and many new friends were made. Then I woke up on Sunday morning to find that my country had no president. On Thursday my friends Belinda and […]
Click here for a full portionElderberry and nectarine crisp
Apologies for the (relative!) brevity of this post, but I am writing in the middle of the night, before departing for Oktoberfest, and I need some sleep… I am always envious of other food bloggers who talk abtou their foraging expeditions. Some go lookign for berries, others pick up apples from neighbouring trees, and still […]
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