Isn’t it amazing learning the stories of how certain dishes were created? Especially the one’s that are appreciated around the world. In my household, this is the case with the French Tart Tartin. My husband claimed he was not a stewed fruit person until he tasted this buttery, tarty…
On my last visit to my oncologist, I asked her if my condition qualified to be called a disability. And whilst the question may sound weird. I had to know. She asked me why I kept asking her the same question even though I had the answer right in…
We can all agree that mothers do a lot. As someone who was raised by single mothers and having recently become a mother myself, I have come to realize that being a mother takes a lot more than what meets the eye. Not only are mothers often the primary…
Is it just me, or does this year feel like a a make or break year for relationships, connections and ties? Personally I have had to reevaluate the friends I value and want to stay connected to, even when staying connected seems hard. Similarly, my sister and I have…
If there is one thing I didn’t see coming, was how challenging marriage would be after having a baby. After years of being just the two of us, I never really put much thought into what life and marriage would look like with three of us instead of two….
With the holidays around the corner, it can be hard to get into the festive spirit. Especially given everything we have gone through this year. But, thats exactly what we should do. It is after all the bad times that help us to appreciate the good times. Which is…
Solange said it best when she sang “Don’t touch my hair”. A sentiment that was felt by women of colour everywhere. If you are a woman of colour, chances are your hair has come up in discussion more times than you care to count. Whether it’s questions about whether…
Chakalaka, South Africa’s most loved relish of relishes. The one side and share dish you dare not leave out of the braai/barbeque. And my first real food love and the dish I swear by when gathering with friend’s and family. Make this recipe for gatherings or to enjoy with…