Category Archives: Welcome

Yesterday saw the inaugural Chef’s Table lunch at our charcuterie. I say inaugural as it was such a success that it will have to be repeated on a regular basis. 10 of Cape Towns best chefs came to relax, have … Continue reading →

My memory is not one of my strong points and I am forever on the receiving end of a scolding from Commander J for not regurgitating a tasty morsel of information that is deemed to be of relevance. It is … Continue reading →

I actually did make something with the last truffle on Monday night. Not enough for a meal for two, I peeled and shaved the truffle and then warmed it in some pistachio oil. A tablespoon of pine nuts for texture, … Continue reading →

It is definitely all about who you know in life. Our lives are enriched in so many ways by interacting with others and sometimes an unexpected surprise comes along that turns a normal day into something to savour and remember. … Continue reading →

Women go through 3 stages in life. In the beginning they are so young that they don’t mind telling you their age, then they do mind, and then they tell you without being asked because they are proud to still … Continue reading →

What does it mean when somebody gives you a packet of Habanero chillis? Especially if it is Special K, the sister of Commander J. Is she hoping I’ll think they are pepperdews and eat a couple before spontaneously combusting? Or … Continue reading →

Who is always your biggest critic? Your children of course. Not being born with the vaguest sign of any brain to mouth filter, mine are definitely not shy to speak their minds. Especially when it comes to food and more … Continue reading →

This Sunday morning Commander J was channel surfing trying to find  terrestrial coverage of the Argus Cycle Race without any success. It seems that the R250 from my purchase of a TV license was used to fund a multitude of … Continue reading →

Ok class, I thought I would do a bit of educating this week regarding the different parts of a pig used to make cured meats. The diagram below is a simple illustration of how a pig is divided up. – … Continue reading →