Souvlaki Hot dog – Greek street food with a twist
Tapping into the street food hot dog trend, I make the simplest of Greek foods, the souvlaki, marinated with thyme and mint and serve it on a hot dog bun. Some scenes favourite scenes from Athens
Ajoblanco (White Gazpacho) with Goat Cheese Croutons
Today, I want to share an ajoblanco or white gazpacho soup, popular around Spain in summer and perfect for our fiery South African festive season. While ajo means garlic in Spanish, what makes this soup distintive are the almonds used.
TBEX Girona 2012 Slideshow set to Spanish Pop
My experience at TBEX Girona 2012 - a slideshow.
Middle Eastern Vegetable Mini Pots
I have been thinking a lot about Istanbul recently and our visit there in June. This dish is based on one we enjoyed at a Turkish restaurant in Cape Town and I reminisce about the Asian side in Istanbul and the famous Ciya Sofrasi restaurant.
Miguel de Brito’s Green Bean Tempura (Peixinhos Horta). Rest in Peace, Friend.
Rest in peace Miguel de Brito, chef, hunter and dear friend. A recipe for green bean tempura that I enjoyed with Miguel, here.
Portuguese Alheira, Lardons and Asparagus Pasta
A recipe using traditional Alheira sausage and all the things I miss about Lisbon. Well, some of them.
Cheddar Cheese & Parsley Beer Bread & Exploring the birthplace of Fado – Mouraria
A walk around Mouraria, the birthplace of Fado music and a very special project to honour the oldest residents of the district. A slideshow of the visit set to a fado number sung by Cuca Roseta. And to enjoy with this? A thick slice of cheddar and parsley beer bread with salted butter.
Women and Wine of the World 2012 – Some behind the Scenes Fun
I received these images from Founding President Régine le Coz today. I'm not sure how she managed to get to the time to sift through the hundreds and share all the pics of me, but I know she works with an incredible "dream team"- her affectionate name for the team that works tirelessly to help her put the event together each year. Some images of the dinner the night before and a little fun.
Women and Wine of the World International Competition 2012 (Femmes et Vins du Monde Concours International)
My experience in Monte Carlo, Monaco - a judge on the panel of 45 for the Women and Wine of the World International Competition 2012 (Femmes et Vins du Monde Concours International). The women, the wines, and the gorgeous city. A Cape Town writer's experiences
Goodbye Glorious Cape Town – but only for a little while
Adeus Cape Town and dear, dear friends. Tomorrow morning, after around 24 hours of travelling, via le chic ooh la la city Paris, we will (hopefully) arrive in Lisbon, our new base for the next few months. I fell in love with Lisboa a few years ago and we vowed to return. In the morning, grumpy and in need of a shower and a good breakfast, we look forward to opening up that phrase book and calling out a confident "Bom dia!"