I’ve said au revoir to South Africa now and returned to England. The recipes in this week’s blog recall my farewell party in Hout Bay, which has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. Continue reading
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The surfing chef loves Peppadew
Today’s blog is the first of an occasional series showcasing chefs who feature our favourite peppers on their menus.
Beer Buns and Burgers
It is one of the most iconic views in the world – Cape Town’s Table Mountain – and one of the best places to see it, unless you are lucky enough to sail into Table Bay, is from Bloubergstrand. Which is just where I was last week, sitting on the balcony of a restaurant called Zandbar and enjoying a rather nice burger with, naturally, Peppadew piquanté peppers.
South African Bobotie
I’m in South Africa now, lapping up the sunshine and the wine – and enjoying some great food at the same time. A few days ago I joined friends for a braai (barbecue). We nibbled on Peppadew mild sweet piquanté peppers and fat black olives in blueberry juice while the men bonded over the boerewors: coils of spiced sausage that are traditionally served with pap (cornmeal porridge) and a rich tomato sauce.
Middle-Eastern Treats
Today’s dishes come to you from Dubai, which I visited last week. It’s a city of superlatives and staggering excess, including shopping malls large enough to hold skating rinks and ski slopes, but also has intriguing little side streets and markets selling everything from hair clips to hammers. Continue reading