Sophia Lindop - A Unique Food Experience

Eat, drink and be merry!

"It isn't so much what's on the table that matters, as what's on the chairs." - W. S. Gilbert

Isn't that the most amazing thing?  To share a brilliant meal with wonderful people?  A few weeks ago we had a group over, and Robin was particularly interested in food and wanted to help.  So, I handed him an apron, and he left the comfort of his chair to be with me in the kitchen as we dished up and presented these beautiful creations that he then served to the rest of our guests.  That's what makes Cape Table so special.  It's all about people, fun, great food and great wine!

Here Robin and I are preparing the final production for dessert - my most amazing malva pudding (a traditional baked dessert).  I have posted the recipe before, so be sure to try it out.  It's the perfect winter dessert and can be made ahead of time.  It is very rich, so I prefer to serve it with something light like raspberries (if they are in season). 

Accolades

A while back I received a call from a journalist with the Business Day.  She had heard about my blog through my very able Web Design and Marketing gurus - www.worldwidecreative.co.za.  Anyway, we had a great chat about blogging, and the result was this - we got a mention on the front page of the supplement inside the paper, called 'Real Business'!  Thought I'd share it with you...

Good. Better. BEST!

"For when we lose twenty pounds, dear reader... we may be losing the twenty best pounds we have!  We may be losing the pounds that contain our genius, our humanity, our love and honesty." - Woody Allen

So, I thought I'd adopt this philosophy for the week!  These hips of mine might be my best ever!  They might contain my creativity and determination and genius.  So, let's leave them right where they are!

The reason for the expansion in the hip region is GREAT FOOD!  We have had a lot of it lately!  Just as a little foreplay to get you in the mood -                        

Cold-smoked Warthog Carpaccio served on fresh rocket, with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and roasted pine nuts, and drizzled with a good olive oil

The most incredible Deboned Leg of Lamb, marinated and cooked outside on the Weber and served with seasonal vegetables

Risottos galore!  Roasted butternut, goats milk feta, deep-fried sage and roasted pine nuts, or fresh mussels and calamari tentacles with celery and sage, and much more...

Life's been great!  Loads of good food and good wine and good company!  What more could one ask for?!

Fathers...

I know that I often talk about my Mother, so I thought I should mention another incredible person today, on the eve of Fathers' Day, a person that helped sculpt me into the soul that I am today - my Dad!  Because mothers are naturally the nurturers, I think we tend to overlook the incredible role that our fathers play in our lives!  In the days when I was growing up, fathers were the breadwinners, and my Dad did that well!  We never wanted for anything!  But besides playing that role well, he played an even bigger role in the example that he set...

Delicious!

We were chatting earlier about my top three 'delicious' men (other than my delectable husband) - Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey and Dermot Mulroney (The Wedding Date).  While daydreaming about them, I started thinking about my three most delicious dishes - one of them was cooking for a few hours while I started typing this as I was hosting a dinner on Thursday evening. 

1.  Oxtail!  Every South African living abroad says that this is one of the things they miss most about 'home'!

2.  Spaghetti bolognese!  What is life without a good lamb bolognese sauce, lovingly poured over a bowl of fresh pasta?!

3.  Roast chicken!  Flavoured with rosemary, and with a crisp, salty skin...  Yum!