The Art of Plating
How your food is arranged on a plate is referred to simply as ‘plating’, and there’s far more that goes into it than appears. The art of plating- a South African focus
Food Foraging in South Africa
Food Foraging in South Africa Published by Mango Juice Inflight February 2014 Exploring the mulch-rich forest beds under the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountains at Delheim estate in Stellenbosch, visitors are led on a mushroom hunt with local experts. Foraging for food, edible plants specifically, is an exciting and growing pursuit in the rural and [...]
Lunch Box Treats for Elle SA
Lunch Box Treats for Elle SA Elle Magazine asked me to share some lunch box treats for balanced meals and an ice tea recipe. In the March 2014 issue of Elle SA, available now. We're back to school and work, and the quest to prepare healthy meals after a holiday of overindulgence has commenced. [...]
Marije Vogelzang – Eating Designer
Marije Vogelzang - Eating Designer - for Spier Secret Food Festival This was published by Woolworths Taste magazine Jan/Feb 2014 Text below is unedited version. Roots: A dinner in Africa Executing an ancient cooking method, Marije Vogelzang, renowned Dutch eating experience designer, wrapped and baked root vegetables and two whole ostriches in local clay. [...]
Our Favourite Sandwiches
Our Favourite Sandwiches - For City Press iMag I was asked to share my favourite sandwich recipe for a story that City Press iMag ran at the end of last year, featuring fellow bloggers and friends, Anel of the award winning blog Life is a Zoo Biscuit, Thuli of Mzansi Style Cuisine and Matt of Curate This Space (now, [...]
Recreational Fishing in South Africa
Recreational Fishing in South Africa - from issues surrounding sustainability to West Coast bokkoms and Snoek braai
Chocolate Brownies with Chilli Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Brownies with chilli chocolate ganache - a food porn video, made by One Dog Chicken
South African Braai Tales – from ghellie to gourmet
South African Braai Tales – from ghellie to gourmet This piece was written for Mango Juice inflight magazine December 2013 Sunshine in South Africa calls for outdoor pursuits and the beloved tradition of braaiing has been declared a national pastime. We explore the local love of meat-on-coals and give you tips on braaing cuts you [...]
Rise of the Global Food Stars
Expats Creating Waves on the Food Scene This article was written for Etihad Inflight Magazine, December 2013 From Europe to Asia and beyond, expats are becoming the new culinary connoisseurs, working with locals and local produce to showcase the most delectable aspects of their new chosen lands to a curious tourist market. The rise of [...]
Pissaladière with Sardines
Pissaladière - Niçoise Style Pizza Bread with Caramelised Onions and Sardines In her book At Elizabeth David's Table, Ms David shares her discovery of the different types of 'pizza' breads encountered along the Mediterranean coast west of Genoa and across the borders of Provence. She speaks of the sardenara - bread topped with salted sardines, onions and [...]