Toad in the Hole
When it comes to strange names for traditional English dishes, this one takes the, er, Yorkshire pudding. Never mind, it’s a great old favourite: delicious, satisfying and easy
to prepare.
How to set up an agritourism venture
A farmer looking to set up an agritourism operation should think carefully about how to attract visitors to the farm – and keep them coming back.
A Tuscan style home
I recently had a meeting with a client, Majola, whose thatched roof house had burnt down. It had a bedroom, a living room, kitchen...
Thai- influenced beef salad in a jar
No, we’re not talking pickles or jams, but an entire meal – temptingly displayed and conveniently stored. The classic Consol glass jar is the natural development of the plastic lunch box. And you get a visual feast too before you tuck in.
A functional fisherman’s lodge
I received a request from Andrew in the Swartberg, KwaZulu-Natal, for a fisherman’s lodge that he and his father had conceptualised.
Grilled prawns & prawn risotto
Here is a satisfying dish that brings together the creamy richness of arborio rice and the glorious flavour of prawns. The first involves a slow, gentle cooking process of simmering, stirring and frying. The second sees all hell break loose for three minutes.
Tabbouleh, your vegan standby
A good friend and former colleague has been converted to veganism. Vegans eat no animal- based foods, including milk and eggs. This is what I prepared when he and his fellow vegans came for lunch.
Brandy and mushroom risotto
There are two really big deals here, the arboria rice and the brandy. Arboria rice is essential for this dish because of its flavour, aroma, and most importantly, its stickiness.
Chicken breasts stuffed with ham and brie
In cooking, it’s tradition to add excellence to an already desirable ingredient. Sticking to this tradition, this recipe offers excellence with a side serving of pasta alfredo to accentuate the tasty chicken dish.
Working from home in the bush
Dear Jonno
We have a stand on a small private game farm in North West, and hope that you’ll be able to convert our ideas...
Ginger and honey cake
Baking is complex or simple, depending on how you’re feeling on the day. The food I cook is mostly very simple. Baking, on the other hand, is full of mysteries. If you’re up to the shock of it all, give this classic ginger and honey cake your best shot...
Unusual student rondavels
Dear Jonno
All the proposed additions to the communal lodges that you designed for us have been approved by the local authority and we’ll start...
