Spoon - private catering & chef.

17/10/2016

Best Birthday Cheesecake ever. Thanks Nerinda and The velvet cake co.

08/06/2016

Cooking in Oslo, Norway June 2016. Great evening with wonderful people.
Grabouw Boerewors on fresh ciabatta with caramelised onions, dijon mustard. Thai chicken stir-fry with glass noodles. Raw beetroot, mint, chili, cranberry salad. CousCous salad. Moroccan beef fillet kebabs. Dried fruit & Veg kebabs. Butter chicken bunny chow. Beef Lasagna. Chai panacotta. Upside down pear tart plus a few other dishes.

18/12/2015

Scallops with a mint pea mash. Quick, tasty and special. I can improve on this dish, but not bad for a first effort. Must have been good scallops! :-)

06/05/2015

Enjoy the last of it...wherever you can find it... citrus...the season is over!

23/01/2015

With summer comes great sunsets, colourful healthy salads and serious seafood! Try Grilled halloumi/watermelon salad with some langoustines.

04/12/2014

Aperol Spritz! Try this refreshing drink for summer. 3 parts Prosecco(Very Dry Sparkling wine) 2 parts Aperol. Splash of soda water. Serve over crushed ice. Garnish with a slice of orange.

17/08/2014

Cauliflower, fennel and mussel soup, works well !

16/01/2014

Cronut, an iced doughnut made from deep-fried croissant pastry, rolled in sugar and filled with cream. Have you tried one yet?!

18/02/2013

...and this! ;-)

18/02/2013

...and this...

18/02/2013

Expect a lot of this when you visit France...

15/11/2012

Dinner plan for my guests tonight:
Carribbean style avocado ritz canapes.
Gazpacho - chilled tomato soup with celery ice cubes.
Pasta Tagliatelle with mushroom, smoked ham and fresh parmesan.
Gluten free pasta with roasted baby tomatoes, olives, rocket and parmesan.
Buttermilk mousse brulee.
:-)

13/11/2012

I love eating most foods with chopsticks...you tend to eat slower which is always a good idea... and the flavours/textures are noticeably more appreciated. This spicy vegetable pasta won't last very long no matter how you eat it!

05/10/2012

Very tasty... The end result looks and tastes great. I will add this to the menu for your next special event!

04/10/2012

My little experiment for today...Limoncello Crema Brulee. I decided to mix in some lemon liquer. So far so good...will let you know how it tastes :-)

26/09/2012

Trying a glass of Organic running duck cabernet sauvignon?! Very good actually! Don't forget Cape Wine 2012 at CTICC :-)

21/09/2012

What is Crostini ?! Simple italian canapes or open-face sandwiches that are popular cafe snacks in Tuscany and elsewhere in Italy. Spread 1 or 2 tablespoons of your favourite topping on grilled toast. Enjoy!

17/09/2012

Dan Piraro Bizarro Comics

12/09/2012

24/08/2012

Do you enjoy Carpaccio? Almost anything thinly sliced is called "carpaccio" these days. The original, created in 1950 in Venice, was named for it's colour...Venetian painter Vittoro Carpaccio was noted for his reds and whites. Go try some this weekend! :-)

16/08/2012

Got something on the stove...or in the pan for tonight ?!
Spoon is simmering up new food ideas and rejuvenating old favourites.
Tell your family...tell your friends. I hope to inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new every week.
Passion for healthy food is the way forward. Cook on!

07/06/2012

My Norway cooking trip was fantastic! I was invited to cook for a summer party in Snaroya, Oslo. The lunch surprise picnic consisted of Maple syrup, mustard and sesame seed chippolatas. Asparagus wrapped with Prosciutto with a lemon mayo dip. Smoked salmon rotollos. Beet and caramelised onion tart. The evening finger food consisted of some big favourites: Thai chicken wraps. Moroccan beef fillet kebabs. Tomato, goats cheese and fresh basil tart. Prawn, chorizo and cherry tomato skewers. Butternut, feta and fresh sage spring rolls(couldn't find phyllo pastry) Balinese chicken satay kebabs. For dessert I made two options. A warm Juicy Lucy berry pudding and a Lime/ginger frozen yoghurt terrine. Shopping in Oslo was easy thanks to google translator and Mona!

02/05/2012

27/02/2012

Finger Food Feast for The Twins 40th Birthday Celebration tonight:

Hand made spring rolls – with a sweet thai chilli dip
Stuffed zucchini rolls (ribbon of marinated babymarrow, mozzarella, basil)
Thai chicken wraps – (chicken breast, veg, lemon, chilli, fresh coriander)
Prosciutto canapes with pear, rocket and parmesan
Tomato, basil and goats cheese tartlets
Stuffed prunes wrapped in bacon with feta
Anchovie, olive and caramelized onion pastries
Maple syrup & mustard sausages dusted with sesame seeds
Mushroom tartlets with parmesan
Prawn, chorizo, coriander and tomato skewers
Gnocci and pesto skewers
Smoked snoek, dill and feta phyllo pastry baskets
Grilled fillet kebabs with a teriyaki dip
Beef fillet with wholegrain mustard and caramelized onion ciabatta
Grilled Halloumi cheese, melon and mint canapes
Vanilla creme brulee

30/01/2012

Summer is far from over! This meal is my absolute favourite summer combination :-)
A fresh watermelon, halloumi and herb salad. Spicy paella... loaded with prawns, mussels, chorizo, line fish and greens. Freshly made Mojitos to cool you down. Call Michiel to book an evening for yourself and your friends. R150 per person, minimum 10 people. Mojito ingredients excluded ;-)

16/01/2012

Arabella - 8 Jan 2012 - 14 Jan 2012

29/12/2011

Pics were taken with my BB, not great quality!

21/12/2011

Turkeys, mince pies and fruitcakes are popping up all over the place! For a different take on a hot xmas day in CT I have decided to include a Watermelon, halloumi cheese & mint salad. Cider roasted stuffed turkey. And a Xmas pudding ice cream. :-))

05/12/2011

Certainly not one of the healthiest breakfasts to have, but after a good workout Eggs Benedict with crispy bacon will go down very well!
Simple and cheap to prepare, try poaching an egg or two and make your own Hollandaise sauce :-)

30/11/2011

Kickstart your day 2mrw in a superhealthy way with this vitamin-packed refreshing fruit drink.
Use about 3 juicy clementines or naartjies,
1 small, very ripe & juicy mango
1 ripe banana
1 cup whole milk or low-fat yogurt
handful of ice cubes (optional)
Peel mango, banana and clementines. Place the clementines, mango flesh, banana, yogurt and ice cubes into a liquidiser and blend until smooth. Enjoy :-)

08/11/2011

There is something interesting about the fact that we are in the 21st century... And yet the local food market is crowded every weekend with people wanting to buy food that is organic, home made, preservative free, tasty etc. We seem to be indulging in a need for real food. Go and support a market this weekend and tell me which one is your favourite ?! :-))

16/09/2011

When braai-ing during the rugby world cup is not an option :-)

12/08/2011

Celebrate the start of the weekend with a simple Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry! Robust, tasty and super healthy (Tomatoes, chicken breast, sweet potato, onion, curry paste & spinach) Excellent with aromatic rice & naan bread :-)

07/08/2011

“There are many miracles in the world to be celebrated and, for me, garlic is the most deserving.”
- Leo Buscaglia