TO DRINK: Brunia Sauvignon Blanc 2009, a cool-climate wine with lovely minerality, fruit and acidity, which will give the rocket a marvellous edge.
In our family, a fool is called “silly-pants”, so blueberry fool is blueberry silly-pants. Perfect for children or last-minute entertaining, this dessert is a healthy alternative to a traditional fool, as it uses yoghurt. Either plain or coconut flavoured yoghurt can be used. It is light and delicious and can also be served for breakfast.
TO DRINK: Mooiplaas Sauvignon Blanc 2007: flavours of tropical fruit, asparagus and figs work with this delicate dish.
TO DRINK: Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2003, a soft grape that goes well with any dish.
To drink: Cederberg Bukettraube 2008, a light, off-dry wine which pairs well with the prawn, tarragon and peas, with balanced acidity to cut through the green curry paste.
These simple little darlings look as though they wouldn’t melt in your mouth, but cut them open and you’ll find a molten core of oozing chocolate COOK’S TIP…
Simple tips for smart food by Anna Montali How to make shaped meringues Preheat the oven to 130°C. In a deep bowl, whisk 4 large egg whites until light and foamy. Add 2ml (½ tsp) cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form. Slowly add 200g sugar, beating continuously until the meringue is stiff and glossy. Place cookie shapes of your choice on a lightly greased baking tray and spoon the meringue mixture to come halfway up the sides of the shapes. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake for about 1 hour. Turn off the…
Capetonians mourned when the popular Dutch closed its doors in De Waterkant, but Stephan van de Ven now serves his familiar comfort food at the new Dutch in…
There’s more than seafood on the menu at Die Vishuis, Gill Anziska’s historic West Coast restaurant on the banks of the Berg River. By HILARY PRENDINI TOFFOLI Photographs by SEAN CALITZ Bokkom Laan is the name of the dirt road that runs along the banks of the Berg River, where it flows into the sea at Velddrif. Bokkoms are a kind of fish biltong unique to the West Coast. What you might call an acquired taste, but they make an unusual crunchy snack with beer. Locals have been eating them since the days of the Dutch East India company, when…