Coastal living at its most serene, little beats a long lazy lunch with a view of the ocean. A perfect wind-still day, the sunshine warm enough to warrant shirt sleeves and sunhat, and no hint of winter chill provides an unequalled setting in which to enjoy a feast of braaied yellowtail – flavoured with the … Continue Reading
Outdoor entertaining is deliciously easy with these two simple recipes – one for grilled silver fish and the other a focaccia with olives. Autumn is such a special time on the West Coast. The light is softer – an almost liquid gold over the landscape – while summer’s unrelenting Southeaster gale takes a bow. Wind … Continue Reading
The speediest option for everything from breakfast to a light lunch or relaxed dinner, here are my favourite four ways with an omelette. From prawns with spring peas and feta to caramelised pumpkin with Stilton and sage, I’ve explored all four corners of flavour and discovered just how versatile this humble egg pancake can be. … Continue Reading
When it comes to fresh mussels, one really doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel. Thus, I’m sharing what I feel is the only mussel recipe you’ll ever need – classic Moules Marinières. Essentially the holy grail of mollusc-based dishes, Moules Marinières is at heart a combination of shallot, butter and white wine as a base … Continue Reading
Let’s make a classic Margherita pizza with fresh basil and anchovies. Simple is often best in my book – especially if you take the time to make each component from scratch. For this recipe, I’ve used some of my summer garden tomato bounty for a slow-roasted sauce that serves as the base for this pizza. … Continue Reading
