#alienadventures: Lunchtime thought. Throwing away food while people starve. The human race is an odd lot.
Did you read the tragic, actually horrific, story about the the four Mmupele children from a place called “Verdwaal” (which means “lost” in Afrikaans) who died of hunger and thirst in the veld as they went in search of their mothers who had gone to look for work or food on a neighbouring farm? The … Read more
#alienadventures: Hungry? Try the Leopard – Andrea Burgener’s new eatery in Jozi
Andrea Burgener and food go together like hot toffee pudding and ice cream – her food is familiar, comforting, unpretentious, deceptively simple but always with a deliciously decadent (or quirky) twist. For those who have never had the pleasure, Andrea was the founder of the very popular Deluxe restaurant, first in Richmond and then later … Read more
#alienadventures: you know you’re in Paris when…(observation 3: luxe mcdonalds)
Only in Paris would your local McDonald’s come with a sensible (and sensitively laid out) al fresco eating area. Not only are the McCafe’s in Paris hyper chic, but they ensure you get the brasserie eating experience even when chomping on a Big Mac and chips – or, as they would say – Grand Mac … Read more
#alienadventures(China): more food porn – the vacumn packed fetish variety
OK so the Chinese eat weird stuff, but can the weird be turned into eat-as-you-go convenience food? Of course. Here’s a short sampling of some of the “I can’t believe you made that into fast food” moments in China.
#alienadventures: Into food porn? This is the hard-core S&M kind.
So I’m back from a 2 week tour of China, and what an experience it was: part culture shock (yes, even if you are Asian), part historic time warp, part future wonderland, but an all round eye opener. There is so much to share, so expect numerous posts around Alien Adventures in China for the … Read more
#alienadventures: nirvana for chilli lovers. Perfect for cold weather.
If you love chilli, you’ll LOVE Chong Qing chicken – a Chinese dish from the Sichuan region, known for its spicy food. I first came across Chong Qing Chicken in Singapore. I had just flown in and it was my birthday, so I wanted to celebrate with a special meal. I honed in on the … Read more
#alien adventures: Hungry? Try Skate Wings – looks alien, but it’s delicious
So during the extended Easter break I (re)discovered my inner Juliet Childs. For some inexplicable reason, I had an overwhelming urge to cook skate wings. I was first introduced to this delicious fish whilst waiting tables at a swish restaurant in London (never underestimate the life lessons you learn from waiting tables). If you’ve never … Read more
#alien adventures: So was it worth flying to London for dinner?
So the big question is, was it worth flying to London for dinner? The quick answer: Yes it was. 30 international press – a mix of South African, French, Indian and British – had been flown into London for dinner and the launch of the Vanessa G luxury label. We were accommodated at The Dorchester, … Read more
Detox hallucinations
Coming off a week long detox – no caffeine, no alcohol, no meat, no carbs, no fun…just steamed veggies – it is understandable that my thoughts revolve rather obsessively around food: preferably something greasy, fried or with refined sugars and no nutritional merit. The ghosts of croissants past visited me this morning, along with their … Read more
Omakase
I love Japanese culture and especially love Japanese food. Ever since hearing about Kaiseki or kaiseki ryōri (a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner, generally served in small, exquisitely crafted, starter-like portions, which are themselves individual works of art), I have been lusting for the experience. On a recent trip to visit my brother in LA, I … Read more
