Food Photography

Sonnekus, St James

Sonnekus, St James

Sonnekus is a 10 bedroom boutique hotel located in St James / Kalk Bay, Cape Town. The gracious old home (circa 1926) has recently been restored and blends modern design and comforts in its old fashioned shell. 

I booked through Booking.com, and ……

A French Affair

A French Affair

A few weeks ago we finally visited L’atelier for our post-Sunday run breakfast. We had been trying to visit this beautiful spot for weeks, but it hadn’t been open on Sunday mornings due to limited COVID operating hours.

What a treat and …..

That's Nice

That's Nice

Since the 7th of June 2020, when South African lockdown levels were lifted to level 3, and we were allowed to exercise further than the 5km radius from home, we started running every Sunday morning. What started as a way to socialise with friends, get out of the house and support small businesses soon became a Sunday tradition and the search for the best croissants in Joburg.

A Celebratory Cake: Cranberry, Pecan Nut & Maple Syrup

A Celebratory Cake: Cranberry, Pecan Nut & Maple Syrup

To celebrate the fact that I now have internet at home (it's only been 15 months without) I thought I'd post the recipe for one of my favourite cakes. This one takes a bit of effort, but is definitely worth the sweat.

Beer and Chocolate Cupcakes

Beer and Chocolate Cupcakes

I discovered this recipe a quite some time ago while browsing baking images on Pinterest. I had just been travelling in Ireland with a friend, and had recently discovered a new found love for Guinness. Chocolate, Guinness and cupcakes ... what a fantastic combination! And, to make things even better, this is basically a one bowl recipe and its super simple.

Where to begin? ..... Breakfast!

I've been thinking about how to start my blog for months, no, years! Finally it's time to get it going! But where to begin, well, what about breakfast. Now one of my favourite meals. I think breakfast is a good start.

I'm not sure about you, but toast and cereal have become really boring, and are not very sustaining. I'm hungry again after an hour.