Hands up – who’s had a Springbokkie? No, I’m not looking for some juicy revelation about James Small’s alleged extra-curricular activities or (even less) a discussion analogous to the one about Australian sheep farmers and their relationship with their sheep…! And despite the start of the World Cup, this is not going to be a […]
Click here for a full portionSausage and fennel risotto
Leftovers. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. When I have them floating round my fridge, I worry about how much space they are occupying and how to use them up. When I don’t have any in my fridge, I wish I had some to heat up for a quick and easy dinner. Never […]
Click here for a full portionWaiter, there’s no meat in my barbecue – the WTSIM#8 roundup
I love barbecues. I love the convival gathering round a fire to talk and eat. I love the way that meat cooked over an open fire tastes distinctly different to meat cooked indoors. I love how my clothes (and the house!) smell of woodsmoke the following morning. I love the lack of pots and pans […]
Click here for a full portionI’m back – with the Expat Meme
The fact that I have come back from my holiday with the best tan I’ve had all summer seem to me to be an indication of the dismal summer we’ve been having in England. I mean… long, languid days; mosquito sprays; sundresses; and sultry, humid nights aren’t the first things that spring to mind when […]
Click here for a full portionRoasted butternut on the barbecue stuffed with spinach & feta for WTSIM#8
As I’ve written on this blog before, the South African braai is usually a meat-heavy affair. Sure, there may be salads on the side, but essentially it’s all about protein. Pity the poor vegetarian who arrives unannounced at the average braai. It’s going to be a long night picking over the salads, mate! All of […]
Click here for a full portionHigh tea at the Westcliff Hotel
As I have mentioned, I recently went home to sunny South Africa for my father’s birthday. Never one to miss out on dining opportunities, I had also arranged to stay in Johannesburg for a night on the way down so that I could see some friends and (with a bit of luck) try out some […]
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