our Foodie Blogs

As much as I love the hustle and the bustle of Father's Day treats in restaurants and coffee shops it would be just as easy to spoil dad at home...

200g TOMAHAWK (on the bone RIB STEAK) OR beef tenderloin OR lamb backstrap per person 1 Black salt, black peppercorns and juniper berries bashed up to a powder with a...

The first in my series of Culinary Bling 2015 videos shot right here at Vanilla Zulu, very exciting indeed! https://youtu.be/6vj_uXVYqFg I hope you enjoy this one, please let me know what...

Hot chilli and pumpkin chicken with fabulous turmeric and curry CULINARY BRONZER!   Bling up your next roast with this fabulous 'spray-tanned' roast chicken!   Roast chicken is an all...

My family of African beaded giraffes at the cooking school My memories of Africa sometimes creep unknowingly onto my plates.  Often I'll look down at what I have created and...

Strawberry and chocolate tilesAbove is my decadent roast strawberry and ras el hanout brownie clad in chocolate and strawberry 'tiles' .  I could also have boxed this brownie by cutting...

Meal makeovers You've seen in the magazines and adverts how models or homes are transformed with make up and makeovers but we never get to see before and after shots...

Perfectly poached eggs with chilli, basil and black salt bling I actually look forward to going to bed at night because doesn't that mean when you wake up you can...

Beef Avocado and rocket stack on fire roasted red capsicum 500-700g MSA Rump or Sirloin steaks 2-3 chillies finely chopped (optional) 1-2 garlic cloves finely chopped 2 teaspoons Juice and...

This is one of my favourite things to do to soup…bling it up!  Give it some crunch, some attitude and some personality! I love how the cauliflower and chorizo add...

This wonderful dish is a fast and fun take on a fragrant chicken curry.  The additional of pan toasted coconut ground into a delicious paste makes this curry luxurious but...

It's time to have a love-affair with chicken! According to my little survey we are serving chicken to our families at least three times a week.  I thought I'd share...

I'm sure that like me you have realized that winter was not kind on the hips, and that there are a few more kilograms hanging around the belly, butt and...

Greetings from a beautiful and chilly Franschoek, the second leg of my Africa trip. I finally have a moment to sit down and enjoy a moment by the fire to...

Watch this space ladies and gentleman because today I leave for a long overdue trip back to Africa. Not only will I spend long leisurely time with my family but...