Curry Vegetable & Potato Latkes with Herbed Yoghurt

Shalom all ye readers! Hanukkah was a whole month ago but I’m still reeling over latkes in February (is that strange?). This week, I’ve decided to pay homage to the Jewish people in my life with these curry vegetable and potato latkes. My first attempt at latkes was in March last year and it was…

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15 Minute Thai Green Curry Noodle Bowls

Calling all college students! Customise your 2 minute noodles by dressing them up with this lush coconut curry sauce and decorating them with fresh veggies! Swap your plastic fork with a pair of takeout chopsticks and you’ll be transported from Grahamstown to Bangkok! Eating healthy, delicious food does not get easier (or cheaper) than this!

Red & Green Thai Curry Pastes

As you all know by now, I have a thing for spicy food. I’ve been effortlessly eating whole chillies and immediately chugging gallons of water for the better part of my life. I always find myself mindless reaching for the chilli powder whenever I’m cooking- never salt, never pepper, always chilli. I made my first…

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NEW WEBSITE

You read it right! I have a brand new website for all you lovelies to explore at http://www.thefoodscientist.blog
I would love it if you could go check it out and give me any feedback you may have! Read this post for a surprise announcement 😉

Hasselback Apple Streusel Cake

What is better than warm apples, cold ice cream and sweet caramel sauce? The answer: NOTHING. This cake combines all my favourite things into a glorious slice of heaven. It is absolutely beautiful, moist, filling and the crumble just takes it that extra mile. I’ve been in love with this cake since I made a…

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Chocolate Lover’s Fudge Brownie Cheesecake

Calling all chocolate addicts! This cake is the pinnacle of indulgence, a fudgy brownie layer topped with silky vanilla cheesecake, smothered in hot fudge sauce, topped with extra brownie and drizzled with even more melted chocolate! Break out the fat pants for this one because it is sure to throw you off your resolutions!

Minty Peas and Broccoli Soup with Cheese Toasties

I know, I know, it’s the middle of summer, yet, here I am with a cozy winter soup recipe. Something doesn’t add up here. Allow me to elaborate: the past 2 weeks have been plagued by heavy rains and violent thunderstorms. It’s cold and windy and I’ve had to resign myself to staying indoors. That is…

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Triple Threat Cleansing Juices

I bet a lot of you are wondering if I’ve lost my mind or something. What’s with all the healthy posts?! The truth is that I’ve been feeling immensely inspired to veg-out. The vegetable garden in my backyard is teeming with all sorts of delicious legumes and root vegetables so I figured, why not? I can tell…

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