Back in 2014, I flew to Taiwan for a friend’s wedding, not knowing it would turn into one of those quiet solo adventures that stay with you for quite a long time. It began with celebrations. The pre-wedding dinner was at a seafood restaurant, I can’t recall the name now (it was 2014, and IContinueContinue reading “🇹🇼 Taiwan, One Bite at a Time”
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My First Pepper Pot🇬🇾
A few years ago, a now good girlfriend of mine introduced me to her culture. She made a very special meal for me, Pepper Pot and can I tell you, I was completely in love. Not just with the food, but with the culture, the people, and, of course, her kindness, the kind that instantlyContinueContinue reading “My First Pepper Pot🇬🇾”
Boerewors: The Taste of Home 🇿🇦
When I think about home – South Africa and braais (aka BBQs), the first thing that comes to mind is Boerewors. It’s a traditional South African sausage made from coarse-ground beef, pork, or lamb with the perfect balance of meat and fat, seasoned with coriander, nutmeg, black pepper, and cloves. When it hits the grillContinueContinue reading “Boerewors: The Taste of Home 🇿🇦”
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 hasContinueContinue reading “Family Miles & Messy Meals: A Road Trip to Montreal & Ottawa”
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 purposelyContinueContinue reading “10 Hours in Istanbul: A Whirlwind of Chai, Kofta & That Turkish Magic”
Love, Lekker Food & Laughter: Our South African Wedding Feast
Hi there—it’s been a while (okay, a long while). Life got wonderfully chaotic, and I pressed pause to soak it all in. Since my last post, I became a first-time mom. Now I’m the beautifully exhausted mama of a snack-loving, belly-laughing toddler who keeps us on our toes—and out of snacks. Between toddler wrangling, theContinueContinue reading “Love, Lekker Food & Laughter: Our South African Wedding Feast”
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