Oh boy am I lucky, I am starting a collection of crockery that I (and most people who see them) covet. I am the proud owner of 4 plates and 6 bowls from the very talented Mariana Serfontein Pottery. Rik’s mom has spoilt us with these treasures and I absolutely adore setting the table with […]
Tag Archives: dinner with friends
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Oct
Oct
There is one thing I always have in my freezer, something that comes is rather handy and possibly something you don’t always keep in yours. Ready Made Puff Pastry, this is key and I’m going to tell you why. Besides pastry being simply delicious and moreish it is great to use to make both starters […]
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Feb
Feb
Amels and JayJay came round for dinner just before they headed off to Thailand on their big adventure. I decided to make them one of my favourite things – fish! I think hake is totally under rated as a fish, it has a wonderful meaty texture and it takes on so many flavours. You can […]
11
Feb
Feb
After our lunch at Empire Sarah and I made our way back to the burbs and then headed off into town to Nix’s place where Sarah was staying for a few days. After a good catch up and number of laughs, along with glasses of wine and gorgeous views, we realised our tummy’s were rumbling […]
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Jan
Jan
Cooking for one isn’t all that easy and often ends up with me going to get a take away or something rather bland. So what a friend and I have decided is to make a more regular (and by regular we’re aiming for once a week) dinner date. The deal is we alternate cooking and […]
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Nov
Nov
OOOOOOHHHHH my goodness! If you haven’t been to Borusso’s in Kenilworth, Cape Town you are missing out on a taste sensation, not to mention one of the coolest restaurants in the burbs. Borusso’s makes the BEST pizza in town as far as I’m concerned. I’m not sure if it’s because of the awesome and generous […]
22
Nov
Nov
When Reen and Mo come to visit they often request this pasta. Now if you’ve been to a Primi Piatti and not had the Recco pasta you are missing out! I absolutely love the flavour combo of this, which is a tomato base with curry flavour and rounded off with cream …
21
Nov
Nov
Last week I met friends for dinner at Pastis in Constantia. I haven’t been here for ages! I used to go there often with friends who lived up the road (at “The Venue” as we called their spot), however since they moved out of there I haven’t been. Since two of us were coming from […]
20
Nov
Nov
Oh my goodness! This was one times tres fabulous dinner! Off to Ms KleeB’s flat with some of my most favourite peeps and oh boy were we in for a treat. Beef Tataki and good enough to be served in a restaurant. We enjoyed a super starter selection with guacamole, stuffed olives and asparagus – […]
05
Nov
Nov
As you may know I love food, I love friends and I love the combination of the two. We decided to throw a dinner party with 3 courses of goodness. I was responsible for the pudding, which was a chocolate pot – but I made them in a muffin tin which was a splendid way […]
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