Nuts about risotto
Posted on 06. May, 2011 by kamini in Food & Drink
A regular craving for risotto is one of the things that will always keep my relationship with my running shoes fresh. There is no substitute for that creamy goodness that slouches on the plate and causes one’s body to follow suit. Over the years I’ve had some beautiful plates of luxurious risotto. Prawn and saffron, [...]
La Mouette: A Review
Posted on 05. Apr, 2011 by kamini in People & Places
Home of cheese and truffle croquettes and of course Twitterati Parties, the dream team behind La Mouette have kicked-off the winter specials season early. Set in a courtyard with dappled sunshine, romantic fountain, friendly service and just plain delicious food, this French-inspired eatery in Sea Point has a special place in my heart. Husband and wife team, [...]
Freedom Cafe: A Review
Posted on 09. Feb, 2011 by kamini in People & Places
Anyone who’s been to Durban would have noticed its slightly rough-around-the-edges look and feel. While it’s this rustic, warm-weathered nonchalance that epitomises the city that is so very close to my heart, it’s always good to see a few establishments that are going a step further. One such place is Neil Roake’s Freedom Cafe at [...]
Rosetta Roastry
Posted on 20. Dec, 2010 by kamini in People & Places
The first thing that hit me when I visited the Rosetta Roastery was the commitment to purity, artisanal practices and unpretentiously great coffee. Jono and Rob, the minds behind the single-origin-roasted-with-love cup of coffee are young, knowledgeable, coffee-steeped souls that seem to have an intrinsic understanding of the value that comes from respecting the old world in [...]
How to make Amarula Eggnog
Posted on 07. Dec, 2010 by kamini in Food & Drink
Eggnog, made with warmed yolks, milk, cream and brandy is about as traditional as you get. And let’s be serious, this would go down a right treat if our trees were covered with snow and we all needed a warm-me-up during our festivities. Here in the South where “the sun is warm” and “the grass [...]
Nigellan Flatbread
Posted on 02. Dec, 2010 by kamini in Food & Drink
There is something intensely satisfying about homemade bread spread with slices of cold butter fresh from the nearest farm. I always feel glowingly accomplished just before I knock back the risen dough and shape it into a loaf or rolls. These Nigellan flatbreads are dotted with Nigella (black cumin seeds) or onion seeds that infuse their [...]
Yoghurt Pannacotta
Posted on 29. Nov, 2010 by kamini in Food & Drink
Dessert doesn’t always have to be heavy. A bit of lightness goes a long way, especially after a Summer Christmas lunch or dinner. Even though this Pannacotta calls for Double Cream Yoghurt, the end result is ultimately refreshing and when topped with the rosewater-infused raspberry maceration, it’s delightful before it even gets to your tongue! [...]
Blueberry and Buttermilk Ice-Cream
Posted on 18. Nov, 2010 by kamini in Food & Drink
Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere is a warm affair and many people, including The Mother, feel that it’s not a celebration without a roast bird and trimmings. Now I’ve almost learned that there is no persuading her, but I think that this year I might make a dessert suggestion she cannot refuse. Just imagine the [...]
Eating In & Out
Posted on 29. Oct, 2010 by kamini in People & Places
Even the most creative foodies tend to resort to some staple eating-in and eating-out options every now and again (whole roast chicken from Woolworths with pillow salad – we’ve all been there). Time to breathe some excitement into your list of places to go when eating in or out? Is that a question. Hello, the Eat [...]
Playing with knives?
Posted on 25. Oct, 2010 by kamini in Kitchen Gear
We recently met up with Dhiveja Sundrum, one of Top Billing’s fabulous presenters. She’s the proud new owner of a Global Cook’s knife and MinoSharp knife sharpener, which she joyfully wields when teaching people how to cook. Yes-sir-ree, Dhiveja will gladly come through to your house and give a lesson in Indian cuisine to you and your friends. Her [...]
