The ancient Greeks knew their pies as… Artocreasa pie that looks upside down, with a bottom crust, but not a top crust. The Romans, who appropriated (stolen or were inspired, depending on who you ask) about almost everything from the Greeks, including their gods, art, architecture, literature, cuisine, and language, may have been the first … Read more
Who said you shouldn’t have dinner for breakfast? This recipe puts eggs and bacon in a “taco,” setting you up for any Monday. I’ve added a pancake batter recipe which is a four-ingredient multi-dry mix to keep it ready. Keeps for weeks in an airtight container. Simply whisk it in with the milk and oil … Read more
The sun of the day tries to peep through the darkness and the smoke of the fires at the entrance. Boeremark has already been open for an hour and a half already, as the first regulars got here even earlier, after only five hours, as always. AB (rhymes with “child”) Heinz and I meet at … Read more
Perfect for snacking or with Friday evening drinks, these nuts are just as addictive. Inspired by the new Air Fryer Cookbook by Louise Kinney – Foolproof Air Fryer: 60 Quick and Easy Recipes That Let Your Air Fryer Do the Work —which will go on sale in October (Jonathan Ball Publishers) I’ve modified their recipe … Read more
This ancient grain, once a staple of the diets of India and South Africa, is actually made up of tiny seeds that come from herbs including pearl millet, the most common type, as well as funio and teff. (The class is referred to in India as plural, melis, and singularly elsewhere.) It can be served … Read more
For hundreds of years, rusks have been a favorite tea snack, especially in South Africa. Filed in the name of rusk By the Dutch in the late 17th century, rusks were initially a tasty comfort food that traveled well and did not spoil easily. No wonder the unsweetened originals supported ancient sailors and Voortrekkers on … Read more
Esau, who is mentioned in the Bible, sold his birthright to his cunning brother Jacob for a soup (soup or stew) of lentils. As much as I adore lentils and have an unfathomable addiction to dahl, I realize that hunger can drive one to despair, but a good bowl of chicken soup would be my … Read more
With minimal effort on Sunday, you can start your week with a healthy, fresh breakfast: Greek yogurt with homemade granola and fresh berries. I started making granola after turning off the high sugar and salt content of a popular brand of cereal. Commercially produced yogurt is another problematic food, as it’s full of stabilizers (gelatin), … Read more
The key to making good gnocchi is to use dry, crushed potatoes (so you don’t need to cut into glass potatoes!) because you need to keep the potatoes as dry as possible in order to steam them rather than boil them. If you choose to boil potatoes, don’t peel or cut them until they’re tender. … Read more
A slice of paradise in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley has just been named the world’s must-visit vineyard and the largest wine farm in Africa. This is also the fourth time that Creation Wines has been listed as the number one property on the continent. It joins the prestigious collection of Catena Zapata Wines in Mendoza, Argentina … Read more