Who is the Foodie? It doesn’t really matter. Bacon is god. Wine cures anything. If you believe those two facts, then we’re going to get on fine. This means you have discovered the power of food to make life better. This knowledge is imperative to the art of living well.
Posted in On The Road on 11. Jan, 2012
Let’s start the new year by dwelling on the past. When I was a kid I remember meals mostly by the things left uneaten on my plate. Shameful piles of boiled peas and carrots that I’d have to grudgingly finish on my own before leaving the table. These days it’s more about the last awesome [...]
Posted in On The Road on 13. Dec, 2011
Do yourself a favour the next time you’re feeling slightly overworked, stressed, tired, uninspired or just imprisoned by the city, book a cottage at Die Laaitjie. Actually, let me elaborate. If you’re feeling overworked, stressed, tired, uninspired or just imprisoned by the city, or none of the above, book a cottage at Die Laaitjie. Die [...]
Posted in On The Road on 05. Dec, 2011
There are more restaurants in Riebeek Kasteel that serve lamb shank than anywhere else in the world. It’s as if nicely fattened sheep stroll into town, knock on each restaurant’s door, let out a final bleat and like cheap prostitutes they collapse, offering their legs to the chefs. Which isn’t a bad thing – lamb [...]
Posted in Side orders on 05. Dec, 2011
Thanks to El Jimador tequila we’re throwing a little bash tomorrow night that’s sure to involve a good dose of Mexican food, laughs and of course 100% agave tequila from El Jimador – the kind that makes you crazy without making you feel it the next day. Since Movember is behind us now, it shouldn’t [...]
Posted in On The Road on 23. Nov, 2011
“Nice kankle bru!” Simon (my business partner) wasn’t too happy with this comment I tossed his way. The good fellow happened to sprain his ankle, which was now nicely swolen, during a run I’d suggested we do. But anyways, enough Steph Weiss and even the most painful of injuries is bearable. Like the third-degree burn [...]
Posted in Libations on 17. Nov, 2011
It’s November. Well, technically it’s also Movember. Or everyone is feeling Mexican. Whatever, there are a lot of guys out there sporting dodgy facial hair moustaches this time of year. I’ve seen small trimmed numbers, big handlebar tashes and some interesting styles in between. Whether you’re growing it for fun or actually trying to do [...]
Posted in Side orders on 15. Nov, 2011
Okay, I’m not one to post things from press releases. In fact, usually they’re so boring and far up their own arses, I couldn’t be bothered to read them. But this one that popped in about Peter Tempelhoff caught my attention for several reasons… 1. Peter Tempelhoff. The guy’s a seriously talented chef. I’ve met [...]
Posted in Side orders on 28. Oct, 2011
“Try it. it’s really not hot.” That’s the new line to describe Nando’s new Tangy Tomato flavour, which, as you’ve guessed, isn’t spicy. You know Nando’s, the flame-grilled chicken spot that has no problem making hilarious TV ads* (though my all time favourite by them is a tactical ad on the side of one of [...]
Posted in Side orders on 27. Oct, 2011
The sharp folk at Freeworld Design Centre have decided to throw a series of food movie nights in November, which is a pretty sweet idea if you ask me. If you haven’t been to this venue, you’ve missed out. It’s an architects wet dream, a designers heaven and inspiration for any creative out there. It [...]
Posted in Side orders, Wine on 13. Oct, 2011
Imagine the dude hauling barrels around your nearest wine cellar was rocking out in a pair of these bad boys? Would certainly beat those rather naff Blundstone boots so ubiquitous with winemakers. The Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski ‘Vineyard.‘ The designer’s dad has a vineyard in California, he designed some shoes and this is the result. [...]
