Sam’s View

As promised in Macaroni and Cheese Part 1 – A South African Recipe, to follow is a recipe for the traditional or “Béchamel” Macaroni and Cheese.

Just a couple of notes before we begin: Read more »

I love Macaroni and Cheese.

I find it simply amazing how a bowl of Macaroni and Cheese has the ability to make better an otherwise bad day. I am equally amazed that, out the many comfort foods known to man, my favourite is one of the most fattening. Either way, I have made peace with this calorie-ridden reality along with acknowledging it to be a ridiculously unsophisticated dish (does anyone ever serve this at dinner parties or eat it with proper cutlery?) and that it should never be consumed by anyone without comprehensive coronary health cover! Don’t get me started on how it contradicts my efforts in trying to get in shape for our wedding! Read more »

Last week the Melbourne weatherman told me that we were in for a cold and wet weekend. I thought that nothing would be nicer than some home-made soup (recipe to follow soon-ish) and bread on Sunday evening. Let me say that yeast scares me. I see the whole waiting-until-the-dough-expands thing as an additional step in the baking process that could end in disaster. My mum seldom bakes bread for the same reason (it must be a genetic fear). So maybe when I become a better cook, I will venture into the unpredictable lands of yeast and fluffy light bread, but for now booze will have to do! Read more »