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🌶️🔥 Turn up the heat with chillies! 🌶️ 🔥 Spring is in full bloom and with summer holidays fast approaching it’s time to ...
11/11/2025

🌶️🔥 Turn up the heat with chillies! 🌶️ 🔥

Spring is in full bloom and with summer holidays fast approaching it’s time to spice up your dishes with chillies!

These fiery little powerhouses are not just about flavour, they are loaded with health benefits too!

Why chillies are your foodie BFF:

* Rev Up Your Metabolism:
Capsaicin kicks your metabolism into high gear helping burn fat! 💪

* Vitamin Powerhouse:
Packed with vitamin c and antioxidants for immunity and less inflammation. 🛡️

* Feel Good Vibes:
That spicy buzz? That is endorphins making you smile.

* Heart Hero:
Can help lower cholesterol and boost circulation.

How To Rock Cherries In Your Cooking:

1. Fresh And Zesty: Finely chop jalapeños or serranos for salsa, curries or braai marinades. 🌮

2. Dried And Bold: Sprinkle dried chilli flakes on pizza or into stews for smoky depth. 🍕

3. Chilli Oil Magic: Infuse olive oil with chillies for a spicy drizzle on avo toast or grilled prawns. 🫒

4. Braai Side That Pops: Toss red chillies into a fresh pineapple salad with lime and mint for a summer side that zings. 🍍 Perfect for summer feasts.

How do you bring the heat with chillies? 🌶️ Share your favourite tricks below. 👇

Spring is in full swing and with berries at their peak and summer holidays just around the corner, it’s time to soak up ...
27/10/2025

Spring is in full swing and with berries at their peak and summer holidays just around the corner, it’s time to soak up the sunshine with fresh bold flavours! 🌞

My Deconstructed Strawberry Salsa is a vibrant twist on a classic that is perfect for picnics, summer braai’s or festive feasts. Bursting with colour and zest this is your go-to for easy, crowd pleasing deliciousness.

* 500g Sliced strawberries 🍓
* Coriander 🌿
* Finely sliced red onion 🧅
* Sliced Jalapeño chillies (remove the seeds if you prefer less heat) 🌶️
* Fresh lime juice 🍋‍🟩
* A drizzle of olive oil 🫒
* Flaky sea salt to taste 🧂

All the ingredients can also be gently mixed together, let it sit for 10 min for the flavours to pop. Serve with tortilla chips, over grilled fish or as a fancy toast topper.

How do you love using seasonal berries?

21/10/2025

What is your go-to breakfast? 🥄🍓
This quick and easy yoghurt bowl is my morning obsession! Packed with summer berries, apple, banana, creamy peanutbutter, carob chocolate drops and a sprinkle of muesli all drizzled with golden honey. 🍯 Perfect for switching up your breakfast game! Share your favourite topping below and save this for your next brekkie inspo.

Mediterranean Feta and Olive DipIngredients:* 1 Cup feta cheese, crumbled * 1/2 cup pitted green onions * 2 tbsp Willow ...
14/10/2025

Mediterranean Feta and Olive Dip

Ingredients:

* 1 Cup feta cheese, crumbled
* 1/2 cup pitted green onions
* 2 tbsp Willow Creek Medoro 100% Mediterranean Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 1 garlic clove finely minced
* 2 tbsp of fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
* 1/4 tsp of freshly ground black pepper
* Optional: 1-2 tbsp plain Greek yoghurt for a smoother texture and extra creaminess

Instructions:

* Add the crumbled feta, pitted green olives, Willow Creek Mediterranean EVOO, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh parsley and black pepper to a food processor.
* Blend until everything is combined, but still has a slightly chunky texture.
* If you want a creamier dip, add the plain Greek yoghurt and blend more.
* Spoon the dip into your serving bowl.
* Scatter a few green and black olives on top, fresh parsley and drizzle with Willow Creek Medoro 100% Mediterranean EVOO.
* I chose to pair my dip with fresh, brightly coloured crudités but you can also use crackers, pita bread or tortilla chips.

Medoro is sourced from the sun kissed groves of the Mediterranean, delivering a soft, fruit forward profile of delicate almond, apple and tomato leaves, perfect for this Green Olive Feta Dip.

The packaging is genius, with the 500ml squeezable bottle and precision nozzle allowing you to pour slow and controlled making it mess free.

I just tasted the new Spring/Summer menu at Heirloom, the signature restaurant at the Cape Grace hotel, and it’s honestl...
07/10/2025

I just tasted the new Spring/Summer menu at Heirloom, the signature restaurant at the Cape Grace hotel, and it’s honestly incredible.

Cape Town is shining as “The Best City in the World” (2025 Telegraph Award) and chef Wesli Jacobs’ menu feels like the perfect way to celebrate it. The menu is all about fresh, local ingredients and South African flavours, done is a way that is honest, approachable, and full of soul.

Flip through the carousel to see the dishes - it is a beautiful nod to South Africa’s culinary heritage, blending comfort with a touch of creativity that hits all the right spots.

On October the 1st, the pool at the hotel transforms into a breezy Mediterranean-inspired haven, tucked away from Cape Town’s winds. Serving up a fresh menu of coastal dishes and handcrafted cocktails, perfect for soaking up summer vibes.

The Library offers top-notch Champagnes, South African MCC’s by the glass, fresh oysters and caviar.

Nestled on a private quay in the vibrant V&A Waterfront, Cape Grace, a Fairmont managed hotel, is all about South African hospitality with stunning views of Table Mountain and the working harbour. It’s a place that celebrates local artistry, exquisite dining, and top-tier service, making it the ideal spot to experience Cape Town’s magic.

If you are plannning a trip to the V&A Waterfront, Heirloom at the Cape Grace hotel is a must for a meal that capture the city’s essence.

Avocado Salad….but make it winter-friendly 🥑 ❄️ This one’s got bold flavours, creamy avo and zesty lemon-honey dressing ...
29/07/2025

Avocado Salad….but make it winter-friendly 🥑 ❄️

This one’s got bold flavours, creamy avo and zesty lemon-honey dressing to brighten up those grey days.

Quick to prep, easy to love and honestly, who says salads are only for summer?

Don’t scroll past without:
💾 Saving this for your next lunch
💬 Telling me, are you team salad all year round?
👀 Following for more seasonal eats with a twist.

Ingredients:
🥑 2 Ripe Avocados
🍅 200g Exotic Tomato Mix
🧅 1 Red Onion
- - Petite Crimson Shoots

🍋 Juice of 2 Lemons
🍯 2 Spoons of Honey
- - 3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
🧂 Salt
- - Pepper to taste

Wash the exotic tomatoes and cut them in half. Remove the skin and pip and cut the avocado cubes. Peel the red onion and cut it into thin slices.

For the dressing:
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are combined and the dressing is emulsified.

Pocket Power, one of the greatest racehorses in SA history, was born and bred on Zandvliet Wine Farm.In honour of this r...
16/07/2025

Pocket Power, one of the greatest racehorses in SA history, was born and bred on Zandvliet Wine Farm.

In honour of this remarkable horse brings you this deep ruby red Shiraz forward blend with a sophisticated nose of cherries, purfume, violets with hints of nutmeg and pepper harmoniously balanced on a supple and layerd palate with a rich and lingering aftertaste.

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