This little pseudo-cereal (its called that because it looks like grain but its actually a seed) is so popular in South America that the UN named 2013 Year of the […]
Tag: FRUIT
Crunchy Pecan Apple Honey Ripple
I loved this Boekenhout honey the moment I smelt it, its flavor is so buttery and creamy, and whilst it is sweet because it is honey, it isn’t sickly sweet, […]
Simply parfait!
Whether you are quickly throwing this together for yourself midweek or assembling it for a weekend brunch, this simple yoghurt parfait relies on great quality ingredients to deliver a truly […]
Poached Peaches
For a quick, sweet and fruity breakfast nothing beats sweet vanilla poached peaches with some vanilla yoghurt. In a small pot add about 350ml water, 1 tsp honey and 1 […]
Fig and Blue Cheese Salad
This quick starter (or light meal) takes about 4-minutes to prepare, it looks elegant and has great flavour. The secret is in making sure you use great ingredients, sweet pears […]
Dragon Fruit
Following on the story I did on prickly pears is this flamboyant over the top cousin the Dragon fruit, also a member of the cactus family. Celebrated for it’s sweet […]
Bosc Pear
The Bosc pear – in season at the moment – is famed for it’s dense, juicy, smooth flesh which is why it’s also known as the king of pears. Dress […]
Salty, sweet – definitely yummy!
If you are anything like me, you grew up when you could buy a whole watermelon for R15 (I’m 38 not 80) and it was huge and red – but […]
Figs and Parma Ham
Sweet and tangy! Oven roasted cherry tomatoes are a perfect way to capture the best of a sweet summer harvest for use when winter hits, and they are great in […]
Carambola
Who’s a star? Loaded with vitamin C, carambola, or star fruit are a great way to start the day. With a light flavour that has a crisp freshness, the fruits […]