Even before #lockdownbaking was a thing, I’ve been a fan of any kind of quick bread. What is a quick bread? A quick bread usually doesn’t have yeast as a raising agent – and no yeast means no kneading and no waiting. When it comes to bread, that is my …
This is my third week of sharing my Favourite Finds. Thank you for the feedback and recommendations received – I thoroughly enjoy the interaction – especially during this time of social distancing. So, let’s look back at the week that was! What I watched: My favourite ‘calm my soul’ moments …
I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my Favourite Finds with you last week. So much so that I am so keen to do it again, so here we go again – this is what kept me going the past week. What I watched: Jan (on Showmax) is truly a work of art, …
Everyone is baking – and specifically, baking bread! Why the hell not, whatever spranks joy and keep you sane I say. Believe me, I had the best intentions to attempt making my own sourdough starter, to investigate and conquer the complexities of artisanal bread making. But after watching a couple …
Here in South Africa, the country has been in Lockdown since 27 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Personally, our little family have been self-isolating for at least a week before that. What I have realised is that I am much more of an introvert than I thought I was. …
The 25th of March is Waffleday! Yes, it is probably one of those made-up American days, but why not join the fun! Goodness knows we need it. It reminded me of this delicious no-mess-no-fuss Breakfast Waffle Jan whipped up for us a while ago. A yummy weekend treat! This was …
I mentioned earlier this year that I am on a mission to make, sip and share some of the most popular and classic cocktails out there. I kicked off this long term series with the Porn Star Martini. (Read more here: https://boozyfoodie.co.za/what-is-fuss-about-the-pornstar-martini-1-of-365-or-is-it-366/) …
I’ve always been a fan of the Hard Rock Café. Most of the times when I get the opportunity to travel, the iconic Hard Rock will be one of the first destinations I seek out. My very first experience though was a ‘local’ one. There was a Hard Rock Café …
I heard that Hussar Grill is spreading its wings and will be opening a new restaurant at Silverstar Casino. Although I won’t be able to attend the launch evening, it reminded me of a totally decadent lunch we had at the Montecasino store a couple of months ago. So that …
I returned from the holidays with a bit of a sybaritic hangover. It feels as if, finally, the serious and grand feasting has caught up to me! I guess it does have a bit to do with the inevitable “new year, new me” bandwagon, but it is as if my …
