A super celebration of oysters in the oyster capital of South Africa, Knysna. In just about 2 weeks time starts the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival. 30 years since the festival began and the hopes of tasting oysters in and around an oyster driven city is luring me. Parties, tastings and jols around the […]
What’s awesome about Peppadew’s pickled onions are their dynamic flavour when cooked, it’s like they double juice. Chop them up, add them to a pot before cooking grains, soups, or sauces and their pickledness adds a tangy bonus. And, those jalapeños are dynamic with on rustic nachos or a sandwich with some sliced chicken. […]
Mushrooms are a super dooper food that will help you live longer. Hey, remember when your thumbs used to bleed and blister until you got enough 1-ups to last you an entire decade of Mario Brother’s 1, 2, and 3? No, mushrooms aren’t going to help you spit fireballs, but they will help you prevent […]
Quid Pro Quo, by Meryl A. White, resident attorney and superior flavour developer. In common usage, quid pro quo refers to the giving of one valuable thing for another. It’s a Latin word, literally meaning “this for that,” an exchange of desired goods. We lawyers like to call these old timey Latin phrases a “legal […]
Who would have thought that the rains would come pouring down in buckets of white in Cape Town? Cape Town, for just a moment, turned into a winter wonderland. And, for those of you thinking that this happens every so often, it doesn’t. People’s jaws had to be lifted off of the pavement as the […]
Bistro 1800˚ uses fresh seasonal ingredients for their new autumn menu. The view from the top of Bistro 1800˚ on the top floor of the Cape Royal at the Sky Bar is panoramic; looking out towards Green Point and then the sea near by, but back towards Signal Hill and up towards the mountain. By the […]
The whole world is baking today from the U.S.A. to Europe to Africa. Last week a packaged arrived at the desk of an unsuspecting baker. Wrapped in chains no less, @ILoveBakingSA (Stork) sent two guys in black suits and sunglasses into the office to unlock a box full of goodies for World Baking Day, May […]
Carol Wienburg makes gorgeous cakes in Sea Point, Cape Town at the bottom of Africa.
Holy easy guacamole Batman. In college, best friend and roommate, Shea E., made guacamole by the kilo, and then shared it. Still not sure if sharing was by choice or by guilt, but it didn’t matter because Shea would pass on the dish like a champion with a giant bag of tortilla chips. The crunching […]
Since 2003, Peppadew has been a staple in this American girl’s expat life. I won’t lie to you, it’s incredibly challenging not to call a piquante pepper a Peppadew, the brand is synonymous with their flagship product. That little, red, sweet and sour, deliciously crunchy, tender, magical pepper was an eye-opening burst of flavour the very first time I […]
Tamboers Winkel might just be the coziest breakfast in Cape Town. This warm and tender eatery is packed full of deliciousness. The crew behind the counter waits patiently while people look at their chalkboard menu, that changes seasonally, and then again over to the selection of wines that runs up the wall. Then happy […]
A sweet & savoury cookie slathered with salted caramel topping. Beware, this recipe is not for the faint of heart, there is an unspeakable amount of salt, butter, and sugar in these. If you feel as though knowing what’s in the most deliciously savoury salty sweet cookie recipe might deter you from eating, stop here. […]
Tribe Coffee Roasters opens shop in The Foundry, Woodstock. Tribe Coffee Roasters is now open in Woodstock, in the hippest place, in the trendiest Cape Town neighbourhood. And, while comments about hipsters will be made, it doesn’t matter because this place is genuinely cool, no matter how tight your jeans may be. They like to […]
Birthday funzies at Taste of Cape Town… that’s why they had it that weekend. Last year, the canapé class was a blur. It was the beginning of all the events that would be to come for the following year. Events that lead to working for Food24 and all the little embellishments that come with working hard in the food […]
Original article written for News 24 Travel. London is one of those gateway cities that offers travellers the full house experience. But if you’re up for experiencing all things British, it’s crucial to your mental health to understand that there is way too much to see everything in a quick few days. The best bet is […]
The Taste of Cape Town Giving away 10 double tickets to the Taste of Cape Town to 10 of Milk and Cookies dedicated followers. Last year pretty much started off the Milk and Cookies journey with a first look into the Cape Town foodie world through the eyes of the Taste of Cape Town. It was awesome. […]
Many a year ago, I started to cover matzoh in butter and chocolate with kids because it’s clearly a fun activity with no downsides. Now, there are no kids and you get to eat it all. Many a year ago, I started to cover matzoh in butter and chocolate with kids because it’s clearly a fun activity with no […]
Were you invited to a Passover (aka Pesach) dinner this year and have no clue what a Seder actually is? What is Pesach anyway? And why do religious Jewish men have those curly cues on the sides of their faces (which has nothing to do with Passover)? Were you invited to a Passover (aka Pesach) […]
A day at the West Palm Beach antiques festival full of treasure. West Palm Beach is full of old people, this area of Florida is like Sea Point, Cape Town and that is why it’s an easy to transition fluidly between the two homes. A joy of this environment and tropical climate, is the fabulous events […]
In honour of Milk and Cookies heading to Turkey, a Turkish delight cookie giveaway will be happening in both America and South Africa. With Turkish delight from Turkey How to enter: #1 Follow @MilkandCookieSA on twitter and Facebook #2 Stay tuned for questions about Turkey ( you don’t need to know answers) #3 engage in […]
A classic chewy cookie recipe with rose water and Turkish delight chunks. Nothing is better for me than combining cookies and travel. It doesn’t happen often but I am thinking now it should happen more, why, why did I not realize this earlier? Usually, there really is no need for me to be inspired to […]
As part of the 1 year drinking challenge the Stellenbosch Wine Festival would be a must. Starting on the 25th and running only for a bit more than a week, until the 3rd of Feb, it’s a celebration of summer. After trying the winter out they have come to catch the sunshine rays of the […]
5 Really Must Do NYC. An article written for http://www.Gotravel24.com. Marcio Jose Bastos Silva / Shutterstock.com New York City is the city that never sleeps and you shouldn’t expect to conquer it. Instead, indulge in an infectious bite of the big apple that will leave you with a never ending taste for wanting more. So, don’t dare […]
Oh happiness, Christmas trees and Christmas cheer. Stereo typical happiness with the magic of awesomely decorated trees. 1: Covent Garden Christmas Tree Covent Garden, London This stunning tree is a landmark of sparkling beauty in London’s popular Covent Garden. 2: Jack Daniels Whisky Barrel Tree Covent Garden, London If you’d thought you could get drunk […]
Potato latkes are the best and such a treat during Chanukkah, serve them with applesauce and some sour cream or cottage cheese. Easy step-by-step photo recipe. I only make these for about 8 days of the year. When I used to work for an afterschool program I made them for the entire month of December; […]
