Every Culture Has a Pot on the Fire

It’s been a while since I’ve written here. Life’s been full, work, motherhood, and everything in between. But lately, I’ve been craving something grounding. Something that feels like home. And nothing does that quite like potjie kos. If you’ve never heard of it, potjie kos (pronounced “poy-key kos”) means small pot food in Afrikaans, it'sContinue reading "Every Culture Has a Pot on the Fire"

Tamatie Bredie (South African Tomato Stew)

It’s become a tradition in our home every year, on my husband’s birthday, I make Tamatie Bredie (tomato stew). It’s rich, slow-simmered, and comforting, the kind of dish that feels like love in a pot. This stew also holds a special place in my heart. Growing up in Cape Town, my grandma made tomato stewContinue reading "Tamatie Bredie (South African Tomato Stew)"

Beef Back Rib Stew with Green Beans

This stew is special for two reasons: my mom gifted me a gorgeous Dutch oven, and she also introduced me to beef back ribs. If you’ve never cooked them, they’re cut from the backbone, it's meaty, rich, and perfect for slow cooking. Together, they make comfort food you’ll want in every season. This recipe isContinue reading "Beef Back Rib Stew with Green Beans"

From Cape Town to Costco: Easy Garlic Lemon Trout

A few days ago, I picked up some trout. Well, to be honest, I only did because Costco didn’t have the salmon I wanted (and I love me some Costco 😆). Trout is basically salmon’s meatier cousin, similar in flavour, just a bit richer, so I figured, why not? Growing up in Cape Town, withContinue reading "From Cape Town to Costco: Easy Garlic Lemon Trout"

A South African Braai, Canadian Style 🇿🇦🇨🇦

I love Toronto, but one thing I truly miss is a proper South African braai. I’ve had some good Canadian BBQs, but let’s be honest, BBQ just isn’t braai. So a couple of weeks ago, my husband and I got ourselves a mini charcoal grill, what one of my brothers calls a Weber Junior 😆Continue reading "A South African Braai, Canadian Style 🇿🇦🇨🇦"

One City, Three Countries, Endless Flavour

A Toronto takeout weekend turned global feast I love Toronto. You can truly meet the world here, especially through food, just all in one city, sometimes even in one meal. A girl from Cape Town 🇿🇦, tasting the world one bite at a time? Always been the dream. And this weekend, we did just that.Continue reading "One City, Three Countries, Endless Flavour"

Family Miles & Messy Meals: A Road Trip to Montreal & Ottawa

Now that I’m a mom, we’ve entered the chapter of figuring out family travel toddler-friendly adventures, snack breaks, and strategic nap timing. This summer, my mom is visiting us from South Africa 🇿🇦, and we’re so excited to have our little one’s "Ouma" (that’s grandmother in Afrikaans) with us, especially her. Watching their bond hasContinue reading "Family Miles & Messy Meals: A Road Trip to Montreal & Ottawa"

Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

(Gluten-Free + Make It South African or Canadian!) A Hug in a Bowl 🇿🇦 + 🇨🇦 Since being back from all the wedding magic Karoo mornings, lamb kofta in Istanbul, and all the family hugs in between. Life has been lifing (well, for a while now, actually a few years, lol). A lot has changed,Continue reading "Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta"

10 Hours in Istanbul: A Whirlwind of Chai, Kofta & That Turkish Magic

After our dreamy mini-moon at Drie Kuilen, we spent a few more days soaking up family time in Cape Town—eating our way through every last moment, and buying all the South African snacks and spices we could fit in our bags. But before heading back to Toronto, we made one final stop. We had purposelyContinue reading "10 Hours in Istanbul: A Whirlwind of Chai, Kofta & That Turkish Magic"

Mini-Moon in the Karoo: Food, Nature & Quiet at Drie Kuilen

So, a few weeks before the big day, we booked a couple of nights at a private nature reserve, just two hours outside of Cape Town. Secluded, scenic, and beautifully still, it felt like the perfect mix of luxury and simplicity. A quiet escape to be together, surrounded by nature, stars, and the comfort ofContinue reading "Mini-Moon in the Karoo: Food, Nature & Quiet at Drie Kuilen"