Category Culinary Adventures

A tantalizing quest to explore the world of food. Simple recipes or discover delicious cuisines, exotic ingredients, and mouthwatering techniques as if you were a fearless flavour explorer. From global gastronomic expeditions to kitchen experiments, it’s a journey that satisfies the senses and leaves you craving more culinary extravagance. Bon appétit!

A Unique Flavor Twist to the Aztec Inspired Salsa

A caffeinated concoction, this salsa’s a real crowd-pleaser.

A bold blend of coffee beans, zesty tomatoes, fiery peppers, and fragrant herbs, it’s a flavour fiesta that’s sure to wake up your taste buds. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips, topping tacos, or spreading on sandwiches, this salsa is a must-try for any coffee lover or spice enthusiast.

Brew up a batch and get ready to savor the unique and delicious taste of Coffee Bean Salsa.

A Gourd-geous Feast: Savor 11 Witchy Flavors of Halloween

Gourds, beyond their festive appearances, offer a culinary adventure that’s more exciting than a haunted house escape room. From the sweet and creamy Butternut Squash to the stringy Spaghetti Squash (think spooky entrails!), these versatile vegetables can be incorporated into a variety of Halloween-themed dishes.

Whether you’re carving pumpkins for decorations or creating spooky-themed snacks like “Ghostly Garlic Bread” (it’s to die for if you kick the spice up!) or “Mummy Wraps” (guaranteed to give you the chills…or at least a case of the giggles), Gourds add a unique and flavorful touch to the festivities.

Food | Stroopwafels

For sugar aficionados, the Dutch treat of stroopwafels, or syrup waffles, will spin your tastebuds like a roller coaster! Born in the picturesque city of Gouda, these crispy delights filled with caramel gooeyness have infiltrated worldwide snack cupboards. Fancy a DIY? Grab some flour, butter, brown sugar, yeast, eggs and a dash of cinnamon for the perfect homemade stroopwafel!

The Naked Man on the Helderberg Wine Route

Anton Smit, famed South African sculptor, rules the roost in the art world with his colossal abstract structures, most notably – the bare dude in Cape Town’s Idiom Winery. This metal masterpiece enhances its surroundings, collaborating effortlessly with vineyards and vintage wines. So, if you fancy a tipple and eye-catching outdoor art, take a joyride along the Helderberg Wine Route. Just don’t drop your merlot in surprise!

Unlock a World of Flavor with DIY Hot Sauce & Chutnies

Spicing up life since 6,000 years, hot sauce took a global tour in the 16th century and never looked back. Now, if you’re bored with the store-bought versions, get creative and DIY your own red-hot elixir or a mild chutney. Just remember to wear gloves while wrestling with chilies because safety is no laughing matter even if your hot sauce experiment turns out to be!

Food | Bread Sticks

Hey there, pasta fans – ever wondered where good ol’ breadsticks originate?

Turns out, a 17th-century Italian baker gets the credit (though his ghost probably feels miffed, we’re not sure).

Today, breadsticks come in many shapes, sizes, flavours, and even continents. They could be Italian-style Grissini, a cinnamon dessert or an oversized American appetizer. PSA: Homemade breadstick glory achievable in 20 mins flat! Let’s get baking, people!

Food | Roman’s Pizza

South Africa’s Roman’s Pizza, born as Little Caesar’s back in 1993, was once famous for their “two in one” deals. However, the Covid-19 pandemic and consequent lockdowns wider business woes led to discounts getting sliced from the menu. The tough times turned the pizza industry into a topping battleground, with traditional classics locking horns with adventurous newcomers like fruit, aloe vera, caramelized onions, and, yes, even insects. Yet despite the hardships, the game of pizzas marches on, armed with DIY recipes, versatile ingredients, and an insatiable appetite for innovation (and melted cheese).

Food | Coffee Roasted Nuts

I stumbled upon the mouthwatering delights of candied coffee-coated peanuts at a South African market.

I then found myself taking a jovial deep-dive into the history and making of this insidiously addictive snack (you’ve been warned!).

From 16th-century nutty coffee concoctions in the Middle East to present-day DIY recipes, I invite you to join me in the exploration of this sweet, salty, bitter blend of coffee and nuts.

Remember, accidents are just part of the process, and ‘burning’ is merely a ghost tan. Bon Appétit!

Heritage | The Magic of Flea Markets

Jump into the swirling cyclone of flea markets, where goods aren’t just goods, they’re beings with biographies! Delve into these melting pots of history, culinary surprises and occasional nonsense. From Parisian roots to American soil, these markets are vintage vaults of treasures and stories. Unearth forgotten trinkets, become eco-friendly, decorate your house or start your own stall. Dive in, it’s a flea-tastic frenzy of bargains and baguettes, where even the biggest curmudgeon can find memories to giggle about!

Remembering Alida Johanna Van Blommestein | A Celebration of Life

Physical comedy: still on point after 80. Despair: rising with forgotten faces. Farewell: deep and sore. Alida Johanna van Blommestein was a woman of strength, quirks, excess mother-love, and a strange, long-lasting fling with Spice Girl platforms. Quad-bike accidents after sixty, ice cube dining, taxi extravagance, and an unyielding passion for berry farm cheesecakes. Pietersburg 1938-10-05 — Parys 2022-06-06. Over and out. Always remembered, always loved, miss you daily, Mom.

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