Driving the route from Muizenberg around the peninsular all the way back to Camps Bay, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and the center of Cape Town city, is always a highlight for visitors to the city. And of course, there is the copious number of restaurants, cafes, takeaways and food stalls where one could get … Continue reading Folk Cafe: St. James, Cape Town →

So it has been a while since my last post, on here anyway! But hopefully going forward with a slight change in hours, there will be more posts up on a more regular basis! This is now the continuation of Safari Getaway: Part 1. If I recall, we ended off the last post talking about … Continue reading Safari Getaway: Part 2 →

For this blog post, I decided to do something different, and to bring the travel part of the ChefD Adventures into light for a change. I figured with the posts all before this one being about food and the recipes thereof, a change was needed. Being in the Cape, the winter would probably not be … Continue reading Safari Getaway: Part 1 →

Anyone that is into food or the culinary arts will have undoubtedly watched the movie Chef, and to my recent knowledge the new The Chef Show, where they seem to actually go through some of the recipes from the movie along with what seems to be other fantastic recipes.  That being said, many of the dishes were … Continue reading Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil) →

For some of us the thought of drinking an ice cold glass of lemonade or iced tea might make you reminisce about those hot summer days as a child.  Amazingly, after so many years, lemonades and iced teas are still a very popular drink.  Many may imagine that both started in the United States, and … Continue reading Iced Tea and Lemonade →

Imaging being on an adventure to the Maghreb region of Africa.  Hot days and cool nights.  This is an adventure one shouldn't take lightly.  Now image the foods and the spices that you could be opened up to whilst on your adventure.  From the subtle spices right through to the rich and robust, it can … Continue reading Shakshouka with poached eggs →

The simplicity of the humble tomato must not be underestimated. Too often is it associated simply as part of a larger dish as opposed to a dish on its own. In saying this, I am referring to the mere Cream of Tomato Soup. A recipe in which the main ingredient is...you guessed it..tomatoes! Unlike many … Continue reading The Comfort of Tomato Soup →

Meringue is one of those desserts or sweets that some people absolutely love and would go out of their way to indulge in, the delicate and hopefully light crisp texture.  These cookie like meringue treats are also known as forgotten cookies.  For many, when they hear the word meringue, they might immediately think of lemon meringue … Continue reading Meringues – Swiss, French or Italian →

Cheesecake, a delicious and favourite on many restaurant dessert menus, coffee shops, bakeries and of course at the occasional afternoon high tea.  My personal favourite is that of the baked cheesecake.  A simple mix of eggs, cream cheese and condensed milk, baked until set and then refrigerated overnight.  Topped with delicious toppings of your choice … Continue reading Cheesecake →

Waking up to the smell of French Toast being made is something that is done in the movies.  No one in their good mind would simply make french toast for it to sit on the plate becoming soggy while someone gets ready for the day.  The best and only way to enjoy french toast would … Continue reading French Toast →