Spicy Spinach-Coconut Soup – A quick vegetarian weeknight dish

You just got back from a long day of work. The fridge has a bag of spinach, half a can of coconut milk, and some

South Africa: Where To See Penguins In The Wild

Most people associate penguins with Antarctica. But the African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) lives exclusively along the coast of South Africa and Namibia. These birds stand

Recipe: Lemon-Zucchini Pizza

I spent three weeks cooking in a rental kitchen with a dull chef’s knife and an oven that ran 50°F too cold. That’s where this

Easy Appetizer: Mushroom Panna Cotta Recipe

You’ve invited four friends over. You want to serve something that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but you also need to actually

Creamy Mushroom Tagliatelle

I’ve made creamy mushroom tagliatelle roughly 40 times in the last three years. The first 12 attempts were edible, maybe, but nothing I’d serve to

Rucola Gazpacho

Most home cooks spend over an hour making a traditional gazpacho, often due to inefficient blending and ingredient prep. You can cut that time by

Carrot-Chorizo Frittata

You’re three days into a road trip. The Airbnb has a hot plate, one dented frying pan, and a knife that couldn’t slice butter. You’re

Wild Garlic Yeast Braid

I have a confession. My first three attempts at a wild garlic yeast braid ended up in the compost bin. The first one came out

Wine and wildlife at Villiera Wines – A rather unusual Cape Winelands experience

Most Cape Winelands estates offer vineyards, cellars, and a tasting room. Villiera Wines, 20 minutes north of Stellenbosch, adds cheetahs, zebras, and a bird hide

A Delicious Dessert For St. Patrick: Chocolate Mint Mousse

Most St. Patrick’s Day desserts fail in one of two ways: the mint flavor tastes like toothpaste, or the mousse collapses into a soupy mess.