London trained Frans Groenewald is the Executive Chef / Owner at Gabriëlskloof Restaurant. He is truly passionate about food which comes through as we sit at the table talking to him. Frans has answered the following questions about himself, and the food he loves to cook. Who has been the most influential person in your … Continue reading Frans Groenewald Answers Questions For The Blog

You may recall that I was lucky enough to have Sarah Graham answer my interview questions in 2013 and she graciously accepted an offer to answer the same questions again this year. In this updated interview with Sarah Graham, it is amazing to see how people grow. This is why I love catching up with … Continue reading Updated Interview With Sarah Graham

Neill Anthony was trained by chefs Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, and has cooked for some of the biggest celebrities in the South Africa, and the world. He spends about 4 months of every year in the UK cooking for IT Billionaires and under-the-radar film stars at secret locations. When he’s back in Cape Town, he … Continue reading Neill Anthony Answers Questions For The Blog

Ine Reynierse is the author of Low Carb is Lekker and you can read my review of the book here. Penguin Random House South Africa facilitated the answering of the questions so that I could publish an interview with her on my blog. Who has been the most influential person in your life? My German Grandma had … Continue reading Ine Reynierse Answers Questions For The Blog

I think it is pretty common knowledge that Yuppiechef is my favourite online store. Yuppiechef.com, the award-winning online kitchen tool retailer, has launched a new online e-learning experience called The Art of Baking hosted by renowned South African foodie, Sarah Graham. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Growing up it was my … Continue reading Sarah Graham Interview

Every now and then you meet someone who teaches you a life lesson! Samantha Taylor is one of those people. I 'met' Sam when we were taking part in Freshly Blogged - which she won - and after chatting virtually for some time, we met up in real life for coffee. This is a friend … Continue reading Samantha Taylor Interview

If you are a regular reader to my blog you will have come across Hetta van Deventer-Terblanche a few times. I first met her at the launch of Cape Winelands Cuisine and loved listening to her talk at the first ever Eat Out Conference. I have tested a few recipes from the book and I can tell … Continue reading Hetta van Deventer-Terblanche Answers Questions

Jackie Cameron is the head chef at Hartford House and has just had her first cookbook published Jackie Cameron Cooks At Home. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Both of my parents. They definitely installed a hard-working ethic into me…that the only way to achieve anything in life is to put your … Continue reading Jackie Cameron Answers Questions For The Blog

Tracy Foulkes, the creator and co-director for NoMU Brands, has partnered with Penguin Books SA to produce the NoMU Recipe Box. This RECIPE BOX is a place to store the recipes that you want to try, the ones you love and those that are your own personal favourites and inspirations. Now Tracy can share her … Continue reading Tracy Foulkes Answers Questions For The Blog

I was inspired when listening to Margot Janse talk about food and life last week Saturday at the Eat Out Conference. She says she is Dutch by birth and South African by choice and this really resonates with me. Margot is all about integrity and honesty and cooks what is available here and now (her … Continue reading Margot Janse

When I was asked to give away tickets to the Taste of Christmas event I immediately said yes, as I have been going to the Taste of Cape Town events since the very beginning. The first year we went, we were given tickets by a friend of mine, and each year I have been lucky … Continue reading Justine Drake Answers Questions For The Blog

On his way to Switzerland to prepare for a pop up restaurant in December, Luke Dale-Roberts gave me some of his time for a telephonic interview. It was great speaking to him, and the words here are my own, even though written in his voice. Interview With Luke Dale-Roberts Who has been the most influential … Continue reading Luke Dale-Roberts Answers Questions For The Blog

I read through this interview that Massimo Bottura completed, and literally wanted to eat the page, as Massimo speaks to my heart, and his words are so good, they are edible. Just take a read and see if you agree with me. Massimo is the owner of Osteria Francescana and as it is in Modena I … Continue reading Massimo Bottura Answers Questions For The Blog

I have not had the pleasure of dining at Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient Boutique Hotel, but my parents, my sister and my brother-in-law have, and from all accounts I am really missing out on something special. I am 'facebook friends' with Chantel Dartnall and last week Angeliqueca mentioned Chantel in her interview, and so I … Continue reading Chantel Dartnall Interview

Sometimes in life you meet people you can be friends with straight away. When I first started blogging I 'met' a pretty little thing, waiting for the king, down in the jungle room. Angeliqueca Roux and I became instant friends and I could not wait to meet her in real life when we attended the first ever … Continue reading Angeliqueca Roux Interview

Alida Ryder is well known in South African food blogging circles as Simply Delicious. I met Alida last year at the annual Food and Wine Bloggers Indaba, and this year Alida gave an interesting talk, which I will review during the course of the year on my blog. Who has been the most influential person … Continue reading Alida Ryder Interview

Samantha Linsell is enthusiastic about life and food. She is also an amazing photographer. Sam has recently self published a recipe book: Who has been the most influential person in your life? It’s difficult to pin point one person as so many people have influenced me, but I would say my mother. We are shaped … Continue reading Samantha Linsell Interview

I follow one of the most amazing food photographers via his blog Camerahols and I would highly recommend that you pop on over to Roger Stowell to gaze upon his stunning photos, as well as read his musings. Who has been the most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life … Continue reading Roger Stowell Interview

Next in my line up, is Hila Jonker who blogs over at Add To Taste. Please do take a look at her blog, and I am sure you will find her as fantastic a person as I do. Hila has recently become a mother - well, nearly a year ago, and she has another blog … Continue reading Hila Jonker Interview

I had the pleasure of interviewing Bruce Palling while he was on holiday in the Cotswolds. Bruce is originally from Australia and I loved his passion when talking about food. Bruce blogs over at Gastroenphile and he has an amazing way with words! Who has been the most influential person in your life? Laurie Turner, … Continue reading Bruce Palling Interview