Chicago design Student Kelly Pratt, created sandwiches for each of the 50 states of the USA, hence the name Stately Sandwiches. "Before I make each sandwich I do research on the Internet, call local sandwich shops, ask foodies on twitter and check out a few books to be sure I do my best to properly represent a state."

“TO ME, MAKING A GOOD SANDWICH IS AN ART FORM. AND WHEN THEY…

So that saying “didn’t your mother ever tell you not to play with your food” hasn’t quite stuck with Bill and Claire Wurtzel’s new Funny Food book.  It has 365 step by step tutorials that help parents and their children create fun and excitement. This book will get fussy kids eating again and enjoying healthy foods with a smile on their…

We are proud to introduce our 10th store-tashas Nicolway.

It has a mediterannean flair. The textured surfaces and neutral colour palette are uncomplicated creating an unrefined elegance.

The furniture is hand crafted and reminiscent of 'something borrowed and something new'. It has a rustic and organic feel to…

Some decadent nutella dessert for the soul:)

Nigella states that “The thing is, it’s embarrassingly easy to make and is just the sort of count-no-calories indulgence that the season demands. Don’t be…

"Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full!"

"I have had the pleasure and honour of embarking on a great adventure with my new life coach Xenia. Her tools and words…

A few weeks ago I entered a competition on Neo Fundi (www.neofundi.com) and luckily I was one of the winners to be treated at Tashas and boy was I treated like a king, LOL!

So yesterday my babe and I graced Melrose Arch (Tashas) with the presence of a King and Queen (not literally but we drew attention from our outfits) and we were fed like kings. Did I mention the reasonable and big slices of their cakes? Their service was more…

I hardly ever blog about food, so when I do you must know its GREAT!

One of my Favorite little places in Cape Town, is El Burro.

Not only is it the cutest little Mexican restaurant I have been to in SA, but the food is UNBELIEVABLE!



Good Mexican food is hard to come by here in SA, and their menu boasts authentic (non- greasy) tortillas, enchiladas and much…

“The Culture-ist” an online magazine has recently posted an article on how there’s a new trend in the food industry. Are gourmet marshmallows becoming the new cupcakes? Marshmallows have been gaining popularity over the last few years, as these gourmet sweets are popping up. So, the question on everbody's minds, will marshmallows become the food trend of…

Every country has a culture of street food, available on street level, mostly nutritious and easy to obtain. In Singapore it's fried bananas, in Greece it's roasted chestnuts, and in Italy, well, who could ignore the ubiquitous gelato? (Even America has McDonald's so they have something to munch on!)

South Africa has an abundance of street food that, up until…

Regardless of culture or religion, food plays an important role in the way we all celebrate special occasions and holidays. Within our own culture, food can unite us, making us feel connected to one other. Through this blog we take a look at 10 creatively different desserts around the world that make their grand appearance during specific times of the year. Grounded in tradition, these…

OMG!! These cupcakes give a new meaning to the term designer food. Created by prop stylist, Lisa Edsalv and photographed by Theresa Aldgard. I love the way they have captured the essence of each brand.…

Dior Couture by Patrick Demarchelier

Welcome to Q-riouser & Q-riouser... …

Famous in France, Japan and the United States, the man that Vogue called “the Picasso of Pastry” revolutionized pastry-making with regard to taste and modernity. With “pleasure as his only guide”, Pierre Hermé has invented a totally original world of tastes, sensations and pleasures.

Towards the end of 1996, Pierre Hermé left…

My travels started in Paris where I went on the amazing LVMH tour of Champagne with my friends.  We explored the Krug Cellars, sipped champagne and dined at the Jardin restaurant.…

Story of Vovo Telo

It all began with hunger on a beach in Madagascar. A man on an old bicycle answered our craving for great bread; his bike stacked high with fresh baguettes. The taste and experience was something to cherish and it was something we wanted everyone back home to enjoy. And so the name Vovo Telo was…

This season’s new batch of Italian gelato ice-cream sandwiches can be found on a truck

or at the flea market in the USA. …

One of my favourite delights are cupcakes!! I love the way they look and taste. My general favourite is a vanilla based cupcake with any creamy frosting. I love the vanilla and caramel cupcakes at Woolies and my…