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I like recipes that work. But there are so many – too many – out there, and it can be hard work picking the right one. In a world of mucho information and, as they say, too little time (and a strong predilection for endless comparison, and for distraction along other avenues, like discovering a [...]

A little over two years ago I hid a special bottle of wine in a special cake. You can’t see much here, but this is me revealing my surprise to my new husband. I chose it because he told me it was his favourite. I had never tasted it myself, and since that day I’ve [...]

So we cruise into February, and somehow our house is still full of builders’ dust. But at least there are things to show for it, like a newly tiled balcony from which to watch the sunset and sausages crisping on the braai. And, inspired by surprisingly great eggs benedict at the famed Roundhouse Restaurant, I [...]

you obviously slice them thinly before caramelising in butter, maple syrup and chilli flakes: Then chop them finely (including as much lemony goo as possible from the pan), and add them to a salad: (This is particularly good with spicy fishcakes). When life gives you ginger, on the other hand, I suggest you send it [...]