Tiramisu – which literally means “pick me up” – is a traditional Italian dessert incorporating layers of finger biscuits, mascarpone cheese, Zabaglione (light Italian custard), cocoa and coffee. I’m not much of a coffee drinker myself, but while the world is celebrating International Coffee Day, I can’t think of a better way to get in…

Carrot cake is so commonplace, you see it everywhere. But not all carrot cakes are created equal. What separates the truly exceptional from the mediocre is the moistness and luxuriousness of the cake. Every time I bake this cake, I make sure I use quality ingredients and give it my undivided attention, so as to…

Happy Heritage Day South Africa! This is a great way to show our traditional South African flavours off in a bite sized party snack. They’re easy to make, beautiful on presentation and conveniently, you can make them ahead of time and freeze them until you want to bake them. I recommend making the whole batch…

Spring – a time to entertain! Spring has always inspired me to entertain. A table outside in the fresh green garden and warm breeze amongst the smell of blossoms and jasmine, is always so inviting. In Johannesburg, this only comes a bit later in spring so it gives me plenty of time to find inspiration…