I love travel and I can not lie ! So when the team from Shotleft asked me to join their #GimmeSummerShotleft campaign to Mpumalanga I said YES ! Having never visited this province I was keen to explore but also to be on the road again.I made a promise to myself to explore all nine provinces in South Africa and visiting Mpumalanga would defo be a tick. My journey started with an early morning flight to Johanessburg on Airlink and then a flight to Kruger National Park.The 2nd flight was only 40minutes but on a much smaller plan.Before I knew it  had arrived at the rather small airport whic ..read more

American Food Shows have really been playing on my mind recently.So on a trip to Mossel Bay I saw seafood chowder on the menu it was a sign to try this.A seafood chowder can best be described as a seafood mix in a creamy thick sauce with potato and sweetcorn.On my very first taste of the chowder my brain went into overdrive on how I would attempt to create a version that would appeal to the South African palate with tons of flavour and this is how my Spicy Seafood Chowder recipe was born. The main components of a chowder are seafood ,corn and a white sauce with no too many flavourings.I kept ..read more

Air fryers, African ingredients, funghi and gut-friendly fare are some of the food trends we can expect this year! Food is like fashion, with trendsetters in the culinary industry often influencing what consumers will be eating in the coming year.   And while we may not all be dedicated followers of foodie fashions, these trends – whether serious shifts (think sustainability or the increase of plant-based eating) or fancy fads (butter boards anyone?) – will have an effect on us as consumers and diners thanks to the retailers and restaurateurs who monitor such things. Here’s a fun fact ..read more

National Pie Day – celebrated every year on January 23 – is a glorious opportunity to indulge in the one dish that everyone loves – the Pie! Whether it’s a sweet, fruit-filled pie or a savoury meat-filled one, no pie should be left out during this annual foodie celebration that pays tribute to the perfect pastry! I do love a garage pie and of recently I have started making my own at home using leftovers.From meat to veg to simple cheese pies they save time and money not forgetting perfect for packed lunches. National Pie Day was started in the US in the mid ’70s by Charlie Papazian, a nuclear ..read more

As the  new year ushers in fresh hope and brand-new opportunities.Whether you enjoy setting resolutions or not, this is your chance to wipe the slate clean after a challenging and unpredictable 2022 and dare to believe in the impossible over the next 12 months.  Setting positive new intentions and aligning our minds to what we truly want can help us become the master of our own destiny and craft the life we’ve always wanted.    No one understands and appreciates this more than Larry Soffer, the leading mentalist in Africa. Having defied plenty of hurdles in his profes ..read more

Butter Paneer is one of my favourite dishes  to make and if you have eaten mine you know why it was a crowd pleaser.This Butter Paneer recipe is quick ,easy and very decadent that there will not be leftovers.The gravy is so luscious and can be used to cook other dishes.You could say my Butter Paneer is my signature dish. Paneer is an excellent source of calcium and protein.It is a versatile ingredient to cook with and absorbs the flavours and spices of the dish.It is an Indian cheese made from curdled milk and does not melt,it keeps it shape and has a mild flavour.This dish is very much ..read more

Happy New Year ! May 2023 be a year that brings you peace,happiness and contentment.     The start of every New Year is the opportunity to start over and the chance to improve ourselves.Growing up everyone kept going on about resolutions for the New Year and it honestly felt like so much pressure deciding on something and then sticking to it.Over the years I have preffered using the word Goals and have come to the realisation that never giving up and trying again are not bad things. Since 2020 ,the world stopped and gave us time to reflect and work on ourselves.I used that time to ..read more

Situated 4KM  from George Airport , you will find Strawberry paradise at Redberry Farm. And before you say strawberries are seasonal HOLD UP as the farm grows five different types of berries and they are grown all year round. Walking into the strawberry heaven it feels as if one is transported to almost a magical place where everything is Strawberry wait everything really is and the gigantic Strawberry can be seen from all parts of the farm. Entrance to Redberry Farm is free and you pay only for the actual activities you want so that means you can stick to your budget.The pricing of acti ..read more

Hello there beautiful people, it has been way too long since I posted on here, and as they say “it’s me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me”. Website updates: Firstly have you noticed anything different? Well, the SpiceGoddess brand has undergone some major changes including a site revamp and a new logo. Having been around for many years and building all my platforms I needed to give the brand a new identity, get rid of some things, and keep the best. With growth comes all sorts of change and with that change, we need to take big leaps of faith and trust the process. A big shout out to the team from ..read more

With the festive season almost in full swing, and if you are planning on entertaining (while adhering to COVID protocols, of course), consider preparing an appetising cheese and charcuterie board as a perfect summery and Christmassy dish. A typical cheese and charcuterie board consists of an array of cured meats, a variety of soft and hard cheeses, raw veggies, nuts, crackers or lightly toasted bread and of course some delicious olives and olive products. Olives are the perfect accompaniment to any dish, and of course they’re also great on their own. Picking out the best local table olives is ..read more