It was when I lived in South Africa where I got familiar with Ina Paarman. I just emigrated from The Netherlands to South Africa and my life started in the little village of Tulbagh where we rented a cottage in famous Church Street next to Paddagang restaurant. Famous Church Street, as in September 1969 Tulbagh was hit … More Capellini with Ina Paarman sun-dried tomato quarters and Fairview chevin with garlic and herbs

Ajam Panggang with mustard mayo lettuce and Basmati rice is a favourite childhood recipe of my sister Scarlet. Our parents always gave us a choice for our birthday dish. Mine was Foe Yong Hai. We all love Indonesian food! UTENSILS NEEDED apron, cutting board, kitchen knife, garlic press, bowl, fork, large (aluminium foil) roasting pan, pair … More Ajam Panggang

It was in our restaurant Cucina Carolina in South Africa where we decided that once a month a staff member was going to cook. It turned out that it was either Lee, Sylvia or I. When it was Sylvia’s turn, we asked our “Master Chef South Africa” to make Nelson Mandela’s favourite food. Nelson Mandela, dearly called … More Nelson Mandela’s favourite food