As bulbs are bravely sending leaves up above the soil, we love noticing the subtleties that are evolving above ground as we move through the end of the season. We felt that it is time to slowly emerge from hibernation, reconnect and share the first whisper of our Spring time events and workshops with you.
Read MoreIt should come as no surprise that our first winter pop up in Bristol would feature our potjies. When the concept of Ubuntu Food first started being developed, our garden kitchen consisted of large cement blocks that Imke had pulled off of the wall and onto the ground. A no frills open fire haven tucked away amongst the trees.
Read MoreJournalling, note taking or even just scribbling and sketching out ideas has been a personal practice for Chef and Founder Imke Potgieter throughout the journey of Ubuntu Food.
Read MoreCreating sustainable careers for women in hospitality can sometimes feel like a far off concept given the daily battle so many of us face in the toxic environments we are forced to work in.
Read MoreIf there is one thing that we love to play with as a side to just about any fire cooked feast, it’s potatoes.
Potatoes are a hugely versatile ingredient and considered a staple crop. We are even giving it a go with growing them in our little garden patch this year.
Read MoreThis dish was the result of a “what do we have left in the cupboards” type situation. To be honest, so many of my favourite home cooked recipes are developed in this way. I love innovating with what ever I can get my hands on. Next level smashed potatoes is a one pot wonder that can be cooked over a fire, but can also easily be done in the comfort of your kitchen. A tasty vegetarian meal but also very fitting as a side dish.
Read MoreWhen it comes to my love for Chocolate, I am pretty sure I am up there with Bruce Bogtrotter!
This is my go to recipe for a batch of the best chocolate brownies. They are what they say on the tin: Double choc, super fudgy in texture, and have that perfect crackly top we all want from a brownie.
Read MoreTo kick off my reposting of Table Talk Journal Entries we wanted to share a collection of prints that were taken in South Africa in 2019. As the realisation of isolation for us, in the first instance, was certainly that we would have to wait a little while longer for us to experience the abundance of inspiration that comes with exploring the Western Cape, its people, and its culture.
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