Entries Categorized as 'Food'

Buffalo Wings

Date November 24, 2009

Why is plate of sticky chicken wings called “Buffalo Wings”?
I have always wondered and it has never sense to me.
Well here is the answer:
Buffalo wings are named after their city of origin, Buffalo, New York. The local residents of Buffalo generally refer to them as “wings” or “chicken wings” rather than “Buffalo wings”.The appellation “Buffalo” [...]

The Roundhouse Rumbullion and Belfield Merlot

Date November 3, 2009

On Sunday - tired and hungover I took my even more hungover brothers for lunch at The Roundhouse Rumbullion.
On a beautiful summer’s day in Cape Town there are few better settings for lunch - just check the vid out below:

We hadn’t booked and were lucky to be seated two tables away from Raymond Ackerman - [...]

A Complete List of Winter Specials at Cape Town Restaurants

Date May 27, 2009

Here it is - a complete list of all the great winter specials at some of Cape Towns favourite restaurants.
Don’t say i don’t look after you!
[Actually, unbeknown to me - the person we really have to thank for this amazing list is Dax from Relax with Dax]
Andiamo
Two pastas + two glasses of wine R100
Everyday, lunch [...]

How to make an impressive and tasty breakfast!

Date March 13, 2009

I found this awesome little breakfast recipe in an equally awesome Australian magazine called Delicious.
I tried it the other day and the above picture is my attempt at it!
What you need:
eggs (as many as there are people)
large tomatoes (as many as there are people)
bacon
mozzarella
fresh basil
olive oil
bread
toothpick
And here’s how simple it is:

Cut the top of your [...]

Under the Influence of Riesling Wine Festival : The Food

Date February 25, 2009

Now before I give you a report back on the Riesling at this amazing festival - I have to mention the food.
It was nothing short of amazing. 
PJ Vadas and his partner in crime, Vanessa, fed hundreds of guests with a wide selection of tapas style food bits and I’m telling you they almost stole the show [...]