About My Boozy Kitchen: Sips, Bites, Spirits & Everything Nice(ish)
Hi, I’m Abby! A red headed, wine loving, food experimenting, slightly chaotic gal who believes life’s far too short not to taste, sip, swirl, and sometimes spill a little along the way.
Close friends call me “Abbalicious” (or just “Abbalish” if they’re feeling lazy). I also share my home with a furry overlord; yes, I’m a proud fur mamma! They say cats have nine lives… I like to think mine are all spent tasting wine and cheese.
I’ve spent years immersed in the wine world, earning my WSET Level 2 Diploma and learning from some of South Africa’s finest wine farms. Translation: I know my grapes from my glass, but I also know that wine is meant to be fun, and not scary.
Think of me as your slightly nerdy but totally cool wine friend.
So Why Does This Blog Exist?
My Boozy Kitchen is where my two great loves collide: amazing food and even better booze. Here, you’ll find:
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Recipes that make your taste buds dance (some healthy, some “so illegal they should be banned”)
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Wine, spirits, cocktails tips, tricks and fun facts that actually make sense
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Guides to pairing wine and booze with food… yes, even that questionable takeaway pizza in the fridge
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Adventures exploring South Africa’s wine farms, craft houses, farmers markets, festivals, and hidden foodie gems
Basically, it’s all about eating, drinking, and enjoying life. Ideally to be enjoyed with with friends, laughter, and maybe a glass of something boozy in one hand.
What Makes Me Different?
Sure, anyone can blog about wine and food. But I bring the credentials + chaos combo:
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Wine cred: WSET Level 2 Diploma (so yes, I actually know what I’m talking about)
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Local love: I live and breathe South Africa’s wine and foodie scene
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Personality: You’ll never get a dull post. Expect humour, stories, and maybe a terrible pun or two
Think of me as your guide on a slightly tipsy tour through vineyards, kitchens, and the occasional dessert plate with loads of laughter along the way.
Why You Should Stick Around
Because this isn’t only about wine facts and pretty photos (though yes, we’ve got those).
It’s all about the experiences, flavours and stories that make you feel like you’re right there with me: swirling a glass of Robertson Chardonnay or a cheeky Worcester Chenin under the South African sun, barefoot at a braai, your cat judging you from the corner because it clearly knows more about wine than you do, while a rogue wine midge or two dives into your glass and you’re frantically shooing them with your finger, a neighbour watching suspiciously; and you just raise your glass anyway, because chaos tastes like slightly boozy victory.
Work With Me / Collaborations
Want me to taste, review, or feature your product, cookbook, appliance, or event? Perfect. I only share what fits the site and what I genuinely love, and yes, all opinions are 100% my own (bribes not accepted sorry, chocolate or booze might and I say might be considered).
Guest post ideas, collaborations, or just want to say hi? Drop me a line: info@myboozykitchen.co.za
Bottom Line
Life’s too short for boring wine, uninspiring meals, or blogs that don’t make you smile.
Here at My Boozy Kitchen, we combine knowledge, laughter, and local flavour with a splash of chaos… so you can enjoy the best of food, drink, and South African adventure.