Let’s talk Martini. There is no doubt that this classic cocktail has some big followers but it’s also a cocktail that triggers huge debate. Dry, wet or perfect Olive or lemon Shaken or stirred Vodka or gin For me the perfect martini is dry, with gin and stirred with lemon. Shaking a martini gives you…
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Beef roll ups, aubergine puree and buttered broccoli
It’s been unusually cold for this time of the year and when the weather turns I tend to want rib sticking food which isn’t exactly healthy. I also tend to purchase aubergine for the sake of buying them and never really know what to do with them. The aubergine always tend to be diced up…
Braised Pork Belly on White Polenta
I find certain weekdays where I come home and I have no idea what to cook. On these days I scour the freezer for something I can pair with a veg in the fridge. Tonight I found some sliced pancetta (or pork belly for anyone else) and I decided to fry some kale and prepare…
Pizza two ways
We all love a good pizza but let’s be honest, a home made pizza is pretty difficult to make. They generally come out soggy because you can’t get the temperature of a pizza oven in your normal oven. I have a semi solution. I say semi because you will never have that golden crunchy crust…
Refreshing Caipirinha
I’m not sure if Caipirinha is well known but it sure is tasty. Its one of those drinks that screams summer and I absolutely love it. It’s made with something called Cachaça and after some research it may sound like a white rum, it is not…It has a taste you will never replicate with any other spirit…
Red Snapper Cocktail
Do you like a Bloody Mary? So do I. Here is a bit of a twist for you. It’s called a red snapper and instead of vodka you use gin. Yes that’s right gin and its really good. How did I find out about this particular drink? I was going to make a Bloody Mary and…
Crepes with Cinnamon Sugar and Lemon
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there…you all deserve some relaxation and a plate of comfort food. How about some crepes…Yum. My wife absolutely loves crepes with any topping but her favourite is cinnamon sugar and lemon juice. You can use any topping of your choice but try this combination, it’s fantastic. Start…
Cheese burger with potato wedges
I love a good cheese burger and I’m obsessed with the “special” sauce on a Big Mac. I have created my own sauce that closely resembles that iconic sauce but with my own twist. With the patty I tend to make very thin patties by smashing them down with a spatula whilst cooking. I prefer…
Classic Gin & Tonic
Who doesn’t love a gin and tonic on a hot summers day!! Hey some of my family call it bacon and eggs and you know what, I agree 🙂 There isn’t much to a great gin and tonic but it does start with great products. Use the best gin you can afford, I prefer a…
Coney Island Style Hot Dog
As a South African when we talk about a hot dog its generally a mass produced vienna sausage on a day old roll topped with ketchup and yellow mustard (if you are lucky). Today I decided to change that. I was watching a YouTube channel and they were tasting hot dogs from around the US…