Let’s take a look at the answers for the last 10 questions we gave you: Because of the way the fruit hangs on the tree Around 6 000 years ago! A French method of cooking fish soup in a kettle Then canning method was developed in Sardinia The dry martini, Manhattan and whiskey sour O-hashi…
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Why should I learn French before entering a Culinary Arts School?
If you wish to pursue a culinary arts career and attend culinary arts schools or culinary arts colleges anywhere in the world, you should know the basic and common French words that are used in these schools and colleges for teaching culinary arts. The insertion of French words into the English language might have made…
The Roma Revolving Restaurant
The Roma Revolving Restaurant in Durban has been my favourite restaurant for years. There is just something about the warm and friendly atmosphere, the old-fashioned décor, the excellent service, the passionate Italian owners, the stunning view and last but not least: the delicious food! Roma is very romantic and has been around for years; 36…
Foods You Have to Try: Figs
The Common Fig tree is widely grown for its soft, sweet fruit. The fruit has many small seeds inside it, and its skin is very thin. Thousands of cultivars, most unnamed, have been developed or come into existence as human migration brought the fig to many places outside its natural range. It has been an…
Cooking Tips: Fish
First of all, it’s important that you buy good quality fish. Fresh fish should have bright, clear eyes and scales should be shiny and cling tightly to the skin. Also use your nose – there should not be an overpowering fishy smell. Frozen fish should be free of ice crystals and freezer burn, and show…
Food Quote by George Bush
“I do not like broccoli. And I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I’m President of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli.” – Ex-President George Bush –
Food Trivia Q&A – Part 5
Let’s test your foodie knowledge once again by giving you another 10 food trivia questions. But first let’s take a look at the answers for the last 10 questions we gave you: Chickpea fritter Little tongues Lavender The Bagel Gin Mocha Salmon Pea Chocolate Twelve – each as four petals Here’s another 10 questions. The…
Christmas Cookie Exchange Party
Now that Christmas is around the corner most of us are dreaming of all sorts of wonderful cookies and can’t wait to start baking up a storm in our kitchen – getting into the spirit of Christmas! In order to be able to offer friends and family a nice variety of cookies throughout Christmas you…
Jamie’s America
When we think of American food, we tend to think of cheesy hamburgers, French fries and extremely large pepperoni pizzas. But in his new and refreshingly different book, Jamie shows us that there’s much more to American cuisine than junk food! The book is divided into four section, each covering a different area of USA….
Blog Review: Koek!
We have just added a brand new South African blog to our Food & Wine Blog Directory called Koek! Robyn MacLarty is a journalist living in Cape Town and says: “cooking is what gives me joy – and, as much as I like to prepare and eat good food, I take inexplicable delight in documenting…
Hazel Food Christmas Market
Dates: 3 & 4 December 2009: 4pm-9pm 5 December 2009: 8am-9pm Where: Pinaster Avenue, Hazelwood, Pretoria Contact info: 083 554 5636 info@hazelfoodmarket.co.za On sale: Over 100 stalls offering unique gifts, handmade Christmas decorations and exquisite food & wine. In aid of: Eleos Charity for Children. Wishlist from Eleos Kids: Clothing, books, plastic motorbikes, dolls with…
Food Culture: Brazil
The cuisine of Brazil, like Brazil itself, varies greatly by region. This diversity reflects the country’s mix of native Amerindians, Portuguese, Africans, Italians, Spaniards, Germans, Poles, Syrians, Lebanese and Japanese – which has created a national cooking style marked by the preservation of regional differences. The national dish of Brazil is feijoada; a meat and…