One of the most unforgettable lines in the movie Bend it Like Beckham, is from Jess, as her poor mother battles to get her to learn the basics in the kitchen: " Anyone can cook aloo gobi, but who can bend a ball like Beckham? " Well, I tell you a really good aloo gobi is hard to beat. I tested the Fresh Living Cookbook version here...
This year saw the 9th Kamers vol Geskenke (Rooms full of presents), sponsored by Sarie Magazine, held at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, with another set for Irene, Pretoria scheduled for 29 November - 3 December 2011. This was also my very first Kamersvol! Would you believe it?
Franschhoek Art in Clay Festival: Pop up Lunch at David Walter's Studio, celebrating ceramists and potters. I was invited to lunch at David Walter's table, prepared by Reuben Riffel- a feast for the mind and senses.
I was extremely fortunate to attend the Showcook event at Reuben's at the One and Only, where young stars from the Cape Town Hotel School (second year students) were given the opportunity to showcase their talent by presenting their creations to a room of selected food and industry media.
The Sunday Times Food Awards 2011, the 5th one to date was held at the Food Corp Innovation Centre in Black River Park last Thursday the 6th of October, and hosted by the very fabulous Nathaniel. All the winners and drama of the night revealed.
Boveli Cellars held a unique event recently that I attended. Based on 6 classic hat styles, the cellar has created wines to suit each, using foreign varietals with a view to introducing them to the local market, at supremely affordable prices. I'm talking R39.99 (less than 4 euro!) a bottle.
My take on the Toffie Food Festival held on 3/4 September in Cape Town- the icing on the cake and the cracks in the pudding. An independent view.
My visit to S. Pellegrino's 2nd best restaurant in the world, El Celler de Can Roca in May- the venue, the menu, the men behind the 3 star Michelin restaurant.
Nestled high up in Kloof Street, the restaurant mile of Cape Town, Caffe Milano has received a recent rejuvenating boost. I was invited to meet the new pastry chef Andrea Leechi, owner and executive chef Gorgio Navas' newest addition to the team and hear first hand what the new plans are for the cafe.
A guided tour of the Cape Winelands with Wine Desk - we covered KWV Winery, Kanonkop, Middelvlei and Van Ryn's...come along for the best in warm Cape hospitality.
