Cooking cheap is super easy, anyone can do it! All you need to know are the basics to help you get started. Here are my 10 commandments for cooking on a budget. 1. Plan ahead Planning ahead ensures you only buy what you need when you go to the store and prevents those spur of the moment splurges on snacks or ingredients you’re unlikely to … Continue reading 10 Commandments of Budget Cooking
It’s almost the Easter Weekend and if you’re single and planning on spending it with family, it’s probably a good idea not to pitch up empty handed for Easter Lunch. So, what on earth do you bring along if the only person you ever cook for is yourself? Stick to the basics In all honesty, all they’re expecting is for you to keep it traditional … Continue reading 3 dishes singles can bring to Easter lunch
Pantry must-haves are essential for every kitchen because it pretty much cuts down the number of ingredients you need to buy for your weekly meal prep and, that in turn, cuts how much you spend on meal prep because these items are always available when you need it. Based on your meal prep, your pantry must-haves might differ from mine and that’s okay – as … Continue reading My 5 pantry must-haves
This was the first time I attended the chocolate demos hosted by Beyers Chocolates at the Coffee & Chocolate Festival. ABOUT BEYERS CHOCOLATES Beyers Chocolates was founded 30 years ago by Belgian-born, Kees Beyers. They manufacture their own range of confectionery, including local favourites like Sweetie Pie, Amarula, and Dream Bear, and also supply an extensive range of sub-brands and private label products to airlines and … Continue reading Mouth-watering chocolate recipes from Beyers Chocolates
Finally did Moyo! And, just in time for Heritage Day! THE RESTAURANT Moyo is a South African-based restaurant dedicated to African dining with 5 stores situated across South Africa. The word moyo is of Swahili decent and means heart. THE FOOD & DRINKS Their food is authentically African with dishes ranging from smokey boerewors rolls; to heart-warming potjies; crocodile; and yip, you guessed it, … Continue reading REVIEW: A TRIP THROUGH AFRICA AT MOYO
I was fortunate enough to be invited to try out Urbanologi‘s new winter menu this past Saturday and my, was it amazing! THE RESTAURANT Urbanologi is an Asian Fusion restaurant situated at the 1 Fox Precinct in Ferreirasdorp, Johannesburg and is based inside the Mad Giant Brewery. Together, they work alongside each other to come up with flavours that make for the perfect food and … Continue reading REVIEW: A LESSON IN URBANOLOGI
Since I’m always on the hunt for a good steak, I decided to pop into Butcher Block Steakhouse at Mall of the South… THE RESTAURANT Butcher Block was founded in 2003 by Manuel Savic and has branches across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. THE SETUP I went to the branch at the Mall of the South. I personally just don’t like the setup of the restaurants … Continue reading REVIEW: BUTCHER BLOCK STEAKHOUSE – NOM NOM NOM
I’ve been looking forward to trying out Aarya at Montecasino for a very long time and we finally did last night! THE RESTAURANT Aarya, located at Montecasino, Fourways is run by South Africa’s first MasterChef SA winner, Deena Naidoo. It’s open daily from 06h30 – 22h30. THE FOOD & DRINKS When you think about Masterchef something very specific comes to mind, i.e. food that is … Continue reading REVIEW: Aarya – What a disappointment
Here’s a bit of a late one! I have been crazy busy on my side and haven’t had much time (or data) to upload recent event pictures. Here’s some pictures from this year’s Oyster, Food and Wine Festival 2016 that took place at Monte Casino. We attended on the Friday which meant ample seating space. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much entertainment. Oysters and wine were great, although, … Continue reading Oyster, Food and Wine Festival 2016 – Monte Casino
Hanging With Leanne 