Miri Moo

Got enough chilies?, a photo by karlea on Flickr.

I’ve wanted my own slow-cooker ever since I first moved out from my parents home. The idea of throwing in ingredients then not needing to check on the food till its ready is just wonderful. Recently I bought a 6l Mellerware slow-cooker from 4Home and it hasn’t disappointed. When friends or family come for lunch [...]

These past few days has shown the strength of character Ard Matthews possess. After the colossal fail of messing up our national anthem he’s been apologising profusely across various radio stations. I hear he’s even going to record a CD of himself singing it correctly and make it available for free. If only everyone had [...]

Municipal workers strike getting a bit out of hand, a photo by karlea on Flickr.  

  Today in South Africa is National Woman’s Day and a public holiday. And yes, everyone jokes about it being an actual holiday but this day has some real history behind it. On this day in 1956 woman of all races marched on the Union Buildings and stood in silent protest. They were protesting the [...]

Ready for The Used concert tonight, a photo by karlea on Flickr.  

  Pumpkin Pie is on my list of “awesome cooking yet to try” and after last week’s failed attempt, its still on the list. The road to my failed pie was clearly marked by 5 signs so I should have seen this coming. Mistake 1: My week was so busy, with loads of work coming [...]

  Wimbledon what? Every year I try to pretend that Wimbledon ‘t happen, not that I don’t like tennis, I just don’t like watching it on TV. But what did catch my eye this year was Tesco’s Wimbledon Strawberries & Cream Sandwich made from clotted cream and strawberry jam. When I saw that article, it [...]

Some days you just want a little treat, but there’s nothing in the kitchen that doesn’t require whisking, beating or some oven time. In these desperate times this is my favourite treat and I call it my “Cheeky Little Treat” because you can make it quickly and doesn’t leave behind wrappers or dirty mixing bowls. [...]

On its opening weekend, Gordon Ramsay’s film “Love’s Kitchen” took only £121. Not too surprising as I’m sure it wasn’t too well advertised. Who knew Gordon Ramsay was even working on a film? Personally I think the film doesn’t look that bad, I’d certainly watch it. Hopefully it will come to South Africa, even if [...]