Alēia Restaurant & Wine bar
Alēia is one of Pretoria’s latest fine dining spots and a must when in the Jacaranda City. Run by Executive Chef Ramon Gouws, director of Double Dutch SA and co-founder of the Appetite Fest, and renowned entrepreneur, Armand Greyling, this restaurant and wine bar is one of a kind. Alēia, together with Jenna Clifford and […]
Fruitcake truffles
Wondering what to do with that piece of leftover fruitcake? These fruitcake truffles are decadent and delicious, and oh so easy to make. They are the perfect treat to serve with coffee when unexpected guests pop in. I like using Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits – so the kids can enjoy these truffles as well. You will […]
Christmas treats: Chocolate Truffles
I just love chocolate truffles! They are decadent, delicious and easy to make. And they make for thoughtful and special gifts. Being a lover of dark chocolate and peanut butter – these two recipes speak straight to my heart, or is my stomach? Sultana, Fortified Chardonnay and Dark Chocolate Truffles You will need: 1/4 cup […]
Ice cream Sundays #3: Strawberry, balsamic vinegar and black pepper ice cream
It’s summer and strawberry season which can only mean one thing – time for Strawberry ice cream! Think you’ve tasted good strawberry ice cream before? Think again. This ultimate home-made ice cream will blow your mind: strawberry, balsamic vinegar and black pepper. All good ice creams start with a good crème Anglaise (vanilla custard), except […]
Spinach & Potato Soup
I am a seasonal eater. As soon as the cold weather sets in all I want to eat is stews and soups. If, like me, you love soup. And you love spinach. You are going to love this recipe! This soup is tasty, healthy and very easy to make, but also very ‘spinachy’ (is that […]
The Huddle – Romantic getaway just outside Pretoria
Peet and I were desperately in need of a break from our everyday routine, so we dropped Amélie off at granny’s house, picked up a coffee to go, and took the N4 east. And before we knew it, we were driving through Rosemary Hill’s gate. Rosemary Hill’s farmstay cabins are located on a farm no […]
