How to pan fry the perfect steak
I have found that many people don’t really understand how to cook a steak. So I’m going to run through a few of the basics. You need a good thick pan heated...
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Meaty samp & beans stew
My husband has been traveling a lot recently, leaving me aaaall alooooone at home… poor me! I try to make the best of it. I watch all the chick flicks and series I need...
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The yummiest stew I’ve ever eaten!
On Friday night I was invited to have dinner at the home of one of my oldest and dearest friends, Danielle Raubenheimer. She is an outstanding cook and hostess, so I...
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Luscious lamb chops
I have recently been craving lamb chops. This is not normal for me. Most of my life I couldn’t have cared less for lamb chops. But this, I realise, is because...
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Some food highlights
I am going back to the island tomorrow. As much as I love it there and am happy to go back, it means I leave the wifi behind… so no more blogging. I will however...
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Beef goulash and a big announcement!
Last week I mentioned that my life might be turned upside down for a while but it wasn’t 100% confirmed yet. Well… now it has been. I am flying on Monday to...
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Long overdue catch up!
This morning I met up with one of my best friends for a long over due catch up. I haven’t seen her since my wedding day and so much has happened since then. One...
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Beef and basil pesto cream pasta
My brother and his fiance came to stay with me last week. They arrived just before lunch. I had had a super busy morning and we all had appointments in the afternoon....
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Lamb curry
While I was in Joburg I got this recipe from a client of mine and yesterday was the day to make it as I wanted to teach it today.Wow, what an awesome curry, yesterdays...
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Lamb glorious lamb
Lamb has been a central feature of my cooking recently. My favourite braised lamb has been cooked, for friends and taught to my clients, repeatedly with over whelming...
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Weekend fry up!
I am a big fan of a full house breakfast but I am always amazed at how often they are just rubbery grease fests. It doesn’t have to be that way. Now I’m the last...
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Cashew and basil burger patties
Yesterday my seven year old nephew, who is visiting from France, came over for lunch. I don’t really know him that well, so wasn’t sure how fussy he is. After...
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Rosemary and red wine sauce
This sauce is sooooo good you just have to try it. It will blow you and any guests you might grace with it away. Add it a grilled fillet, lamb, steak, chicken, hell...
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Grilled Lamb and Roast Veg Pitas
About 6 months ago I experimented for the first time with marinated rare roast lamb. I usually slow roast lamb and felt the need to try it rare. Oh my word! It was so...
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Beef in Black Bean Sauce Stir Fry
Adam and I are house sitting my sister’s home while they are away for the holidays. To celebrate having an extended living space we invited some of our friends around...
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Thekla is a teacher and seeker, a foodie and a yogi.
Offering customized training in cookery and yoga, she aims at making your life healthier – the easy way.
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