Sangria - El Diablo's refreshing cocktail

Sangria, the sacred drink from Spain, can  be very dangerous as many people would confess. Once tasted it can never be undone. My virgin experience with this sweet, intoxicating drink of varying strength was in South Africa, prepared by a real Spaniard. Many people have various stories about experiencing this popular drink. So, is this the drink prepared by the devil himself or is it ambrosia? The only solution to answering the question is to try it yourself. Come with me on a trip exploring my sangria experiences and my attempt to replicate it.

Parcels of baked spaghetti and roasted tomatoes

This is a simple, but very tasty meal. Just right for a quick lunch.

Wimbledon, Strawberries and Cream

Strawberries and cream with a twist.

I just love strawberries. The sweet, juicy and lovely little wonders! Seeing that it is associated with tennis at Wimbledon, where the finals were played this past weekend, it tickled my fancy again. I set out to find out about them and create my own little version of the famous Wimbledon Strawberries and Cream.

Open-faced sandwich - Poached egg, crispy bacon and roasted tomatoes

Poached egg, bacon, roasted tomatoes and wild rocket on toast

This is the best breakfast treat ever! A poached egg, crispy bacon and roasted tomatoes on toast. I just love the different tastes that mingle together and besides, it looks gorgeous.

Lunch with Francesca

Happy 50th, Francesca!

Francesca celebrated her 50th birthday with friends and family at our home. We were very fortunate to be able to share this joyous day with our dear friend.

The unshaven Don and Lucio's broken eggs

Huevos Estrellados

Huevos Estrellades (broken eggs over potatoes) is a very popular Spanish tapas dish. This is the story about roaming Madrid in search of Spanish food, beer and culture guided by an unshaven Spaniard.

Chicken Pie for Adeline

This weekend we had a big family reunion. Together with my sister-in-law from Luxembourg we celebrated the expected arrival of her first grandchild - Adeline. Our house is central and always open to any festive event. What a joyous afternoon we had with everyone chatting, eating and drinking! It was indeed special because my mother was also present; also looking forward to become a great grandmother for the third time. It is always very important for families to spend time together and celebrate big events.

Oyster, Wine and Food Festival at Brightwater Commons, Johannesburg

The yearly Oyster, Wine and Food Festival at Brightwater Commons in Johannesburg took place on 2-3 June 2013.

Monday Madness - Spaghetti Bolognese with Meatballs

Spaghetti Bolognese with meatballs - the way we like it.

I decided that this should be the logical start for the blog, as this was the first food that I learnt to prepare in my mom's kitchen. My variation of Spaghetti Bolognese is now a Monday night dinner demand in our household and will result in a riot if not presented promptly.