Souttert (or “savory tart”), similar to the french quiche, is one of the most versatile recipes in my arsenal. It is quick and easy and can be customized with anything you have on hand. Paired with salad, it is one of my family’s favorite weeknight dinners, but paired with a fruit parfait or even just…
I remember my grandmother’s Sunday breakfast table from when I was a child so well. Plaatkoekies were always the star of the show. She would spoil us with these delicious sweet cakes and a variety of toppings, not the least of which included golden syrup, honey, butter, and fresh fruit. For us kids, she would…
My grandmother was the hostess to end all hostesses. Her recipes saturate my fondest memories and her presentation of them were always perfection. These days, although she is not with us any longer, I try to channel her thought-process whenever I’m planning an event or even just an occasional “fancy” family dinner. One of her…
There are few things that remind me of mornings in South Africa as much as a good, coffee-soaked buttermilk rusk. It’s an absolute staple in our house and my family loves it so much I can hardly keep stock! I’ve also found it’s the perfect addition to Tea Time – a daily institution with my children that was…