There are many things that I wanted to say when I was greeted at the door of the Sofitel St James by a shiny, six foot tall asparagus spear with a shiny purple top. Most of them are obviously not to be repeated on a family blog, but anyone that knows me can use their imagination! And […]
Click here for a full portionKousa mahshi (Lebanese stuffed courgettes)
This delicious dish of mince and rice-stuffed courgettes is served throughout the Middle East – and it’s gluten and dairy free!
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Melbourne street art – Australia, October 2014
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The iconic Sydney opera House – Australia, September 2014
Click here for a full portionHow to braai like a pro for National Braai Day
So the English have their chicken tikka masala; the Italians their pizza; the Mexicans their tacos; and the Americans their apple pie. Each nationality seems to have one meal that they embrace 100% and make their own, build legends around, and present to the world as their culinary shorthand. And South Africans? We have […]
Click here for a full portionClub Carnivore @ Vivat Bacchus
Carnivore, noun – an animal which feeds on other animals. Herbivore, noun – an animal which feeds on plants. The herbivores do seem to get the short end of the stick, don’t you think? Their plant-based diet is not very energy-dense and so they have to spend almost all their time and energy wandering from […]
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