My Boozy Kitchen

Escape to Dunstone: Where Romance, Art, and Tranquility Await

Picture this: you’re sipping a glass of Shiraz on a sunny patio, the Hawequa Mountains stretched out in the distance like they’ve been casually brushed onto the horizon. The city noise? Gone! No hooting taxis or blaring music, annoying dogs barking, neighbours arguing. Silence except for the birds "gossiping" in [...]

Spice Route Destination: The Ultimate Summer Adventure for Family Fun

Spice Route, situated on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, with lush lawns, stately old oak trees, and glorious sweeping views, is the ultimate family destination for summer enjoyment. Loved by visitors from around the world, Spice Route promises a rich tapestry of delights for the whole family, a journey of [...]

May 10, 2018

Pinotage – Why the Love Hate Relationship?

Pinotage! What comes to mind if you think about a bottle of Pinotage? Is it a love, or is it a hate? The Pinotage cultivar is sadly known as the dark horse within the Red Wine World. I read on Cape Town Magazine’s website which summons it up quite nicely. You are welcomed to read the full article here! “If […]

Red Wine 0 9 min read

May 3, 2018

Beer Braised Caramalised Onions

I know that I am not the only one who enjoys a nice glass of wine or beer with our foods. Sometimes the magic of alcohol is not what is being served at the table but rather what the cook does in the kitchen. In one of the previous articles I mentioned that cooking with alcohol is like adding salt […]

Condiments 1 3 min read

April 19, 2018

Roasted Carrots with White Wine, Parsley and Butter

Ah yes the wonderful carrot, this vegetable is so simple but yet so versatile! It can be served as a main dish, a side dish, it can be savoury or sweet, you can boil it, roast it, steam it or grill it. This underappreciated vegetable is on steroids my friends! It is one of the few vegetables that can be […]

Cooking with Vegetables 5 4 min read

April 17, 2018

A Summers Delight: Boozy Roasted Chicken with Muscadel and Grapes

Ah summer is over, and we are into our second month of Autumn. To be completely honest I am glad summer is over. This was my hottest summer I had ever experience. Very stupidly, we moved to Worcester just the beginning of December. If anyone knows Worcester,it gets really really hot!! If you don’t know Worcester, it can easily get […]

Cooking with Chicken 3 1 min read

March 23, 2018

Jason’s Hill – A Hidden Cellar with a Chest Full of Treasures

The city life can be so overwhelming sometimes, traffic, work, noise pollution and the everyday anxieties. Sometimes you just feel that life is passing you by. Maybe just take a step back for a second and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Literally!! About 120 Km away from Cape Town, travelling in a north easterly direction you […]

Hidden Gems 4 8 min read

March 13, 2018

White Wine of the Month: What is so Special About Chenin Blanc?

Hello my dear wine loving friends! Today, I will be discussing this months selection of white wine. The lucky winner for this month is the very iconic and much loved Chenin Blanc! It is such a classic South African white wine. South Africa at the moment is producing some of the worlds finest Chenin Blanc. In actual fact, South Africa […]

White Wine 2 9 min read

March 11, 2018

Simple Pan-Fried Sirloin Steak with a Red Wine Butter Sauce

I love to cook and watching well know people who can inspire you. For example, we all know the foul mouthed Gordon Ramsay, the soft spoken and quirky Rachel Khoo, the crazy Hairy Bikers. In South Africa we have many well known chefs and talented cooks for example Master Chef judge – Pete Goffe-Wood, Jenny Moris, our very own “Martha […]

Cooking with Beef 1 3 min read

February 20, 2018

A Summer Boozy Beverage: Plum and Nectarine Fizz

This is perfect for these lovely summer days we have been having. Temperatures soaring into the 40ºC there is nothing more refreshing than this plum and nectarine fizz. I love using ingredients that are in season. There are plenty of fruit vendors in Worcester and stone fruits this year has been phenomenal. I would recommend using the white nectarine if […]

Boozy Beverages 2 48 sec read

February 19, 2018

Potato Salad with a Boozy Twist

There is nothing more summer than a potato salad. When I think potato salad, I think summer, relaxing by the pool sipping on a plum and nectarine fizz (recipe to follow soon) while hubby is busy on the braai. This potato salad with a boozy twist takes it up a notch turning the boring potato salad into something really special. […]

Cooking with Vegetables 4 58 sec read

February 14, 2018

The difference between Wine Styles and Wine Variety

Today, my wine loving friends I am going to discuss the difference between wine styles and a varieties. I totally cringe when I see/hear/read people using the wrong wine terms to describe certain aspects of wine. For example on a number of blogs and articles people talk about wine styles and refering to the different varieties of wine. Its not correct […]

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Pinotage – Why the Love Hate Relationship?

Beer Braised Caramalised Onions

Roasted Carrots with White Wine, Parsley and Butter

A Summers Delight: Boozy Roasted Chicken with Muscadel and Grapes

Jason’s Hill – A Hidden Cellar with a Chest Full of Treasures

White Wine of the Month: What is so Special About Chenin Blanc?

Simple Pan-Fried Sirloin Steak with a Red Wine Butter Sauce

A Summer Boozy Beverage: Plum and Nectarine Fizz

Potato Salad with a Boozy Twist

The difference between Wine Styles and Wine Variety

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