Cream of Mushroom Soup
I love soup! Especially when it is mushroom soup and easy to make. This recipe is all of that and more. Once you have tried this soup you’ll never eat store bought mushroom soup again. What you will need: 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated […]
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 […]
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 […]
Date Paste Peanut Butter Cookies
I absolutely love these cookies! They are super easy and very tasty. With the added benefit of being healthier than your average cookie because you will be using date paste instead of refined sugar. You will need: ½ cup date paste (never heard of date paste? I hadn’t until I made this recipe. It’s easy […]
Best coffee spots in Karkloof
For any coffee lover it is important to locate a destination’s good coffee shops (if there are any) as soon as you arrive. Luckily in the Karkloof area that is not a problem. There is no shortage of excellent coffee. On our recent visit to the area we visited four amazing coffee shops. BlueBird Coffee […]
