our Foodie Blogs

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...

These are not just ANY old scones... These are magnificently quick, you don't need a scale, you don't need to fuss...simply mix and bake! I have 'blinged' up the humble...

I'm so excited with my new role as Ambassador Chef for Gourmet Garden! Watch this space for exciting new recipes and articles... Happy Cooking :) http://www.gourmetgarden.com/blog/349/eat-yourself-sexy http://vimeo.com/73266820

Butterflied Lamb with Fragrant Moroccan Couscous Ingredients 1 small leg of lamb, deboned and butterflied 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Moroccan Seasoning 1 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Garlic ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric...

Beat together 185g softened butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy, and until the sugar is dissolved. Add 5 ml Vanilla Extract or Paste...

Easy entertaining...wild about food! Vanilla Zulu's easy chicken liver pate with fragrant Shiraz, beetroot, strawberry and black pepper jelly 50-80 g finely diced speck or bacon (I have also used...

Vanilla Zulu's Fish and Seafood night Who wants an easy but beautiful fish dish? You just can't go wrong with fresh fish.  This gorgeous snapper was baked whole (we removed...

As we step into winter we will all have to embrace the simplicity and ultimately the reward of the slow cooked meal.  Not only does it fill that craving for...

Perfect for a winter warmer...

Garlic and herb baked cheese served with crusty bread This is a gorgeous and glamorous take on the everyday cheeseboard.  Baking Camembert or Brie bakes with garlic and herbs, infuses...

Looking for a quick and gorgeous scone recipe that is as versatile as it is delicious?  This is a recipe from my wonderful hotel school chef and lecturer Mr. Kniedel,...

So simple yet soooo Preeeeetty. Defintely can be made in advance, leaving you more time to spend precious moments with your loved ones. I found these while researching ‘white christmas...

African Class last night, so good to take a trip down memory lane!  This is my interpretation of a classic Melktert (Milk Tart) served with beetroot and strawberry anise scented...