With the month long vegetarian fast of Purtassi upon us coming up with nutritious and interesting meal ideas can be a difficult task.The main meal considerations are no eggs ,meat,chicken,fish or alcohol.Going back 20 years ago fasting meals were literally vegetable curries and an occassional pasta dish were on the menu.Growing up Gran would cook a variety of vegetarian dishes…
We as a family have been eating Frys products ever since the product was introduced into the market.Literally we have tried out every product in the range and we most defo have our favourites. As Mum is a vegetarian and I abstain from eating meat for three days a week, I am always searching for products to ensure she has…
Mauritius is an Indian Ocean Island that is a feast that feeds all your senses and makes one long for her people and drool over the food memories.As a traveller some of my fondest memories when I travel are related to the food I eat and once home I crave these dishes and sometimes even try to recreate these dishes.The…
I just got back from a quick grocery shop and this was the first time in probably three weeks and trust me it was an experience like no other.And trust me I rushed around the store picked extra things and could not wait to get back home.This whole experience has made me realise that shopping for groceries ,meal planning and…
The Durban food scene is changing and there seems to be options to suit all tastes and a greater variety to choose from.Suncoast in Durban is home to many of these new eateries.With my crazy life ,I had to turn down the launch event of Tiger’s Milk but finally a few ago got around to trying out this new spot.…
A few weekends ago I was hosted with my mum to stay at the Avondale Boutique Hotel not too far from Florida Road in Durban but away from the hustle and bustle. I have often said that one does need to be a tourist in their own city becoming a world traveller. Often in our own city we find hidden…
Have you heard about the Instant Pot ? Ever since I have seen it online and how amazingly fast it cooks everything I was hooked.I love cooking and technology so having a smart gadget like this in my kitchen is such a bonus for me. So what makes this Instant Pot gadget so amazing ? Well ….. 1.Time saving. 2.Save…
Most people believe that British Food is boring and tasteless but this is just a myth and let me tell you why. Britain is a melting pot of cultures and this has also clearly evident in the food landscape of the country. Walking down literally any road in the United Kingdom. one will find an Indian restaurant, a Chinese takeaway…
A few months ago an email popped into my inbox with an invite to #MeetTheCousins and spend the weekend in the gorgeous wine area of Robertson. My instant response was YES and when the invite had a plus one , I knew that I could only share this experience with my cousin.Loads of emails and chats and then…
As a South African who has lived away from home for many years, I can hand on heart say that there is so much we all truly miss that we normally take for granted.During my time of living in London , as much as I was discovering new places and food there was still apart of me that longed for home…