Dinner Divas: Episode 1
October 12, 2012 in lunch, pudding
Kristy & Nina go head-to-head
A few weeks ago I entered a television show about food bloggers called Dinner Divas. The show is dedicated at revealing the ins-and-outs of food blogging and gives contestants the opportunity to show South Africa how much love, passion, pride and effort goes into creating a food blog.
For the first time us food bloggers have been given the chance to showcase and market our blogs on television. Finally, we can show South Africa what it takes to create a blog. As the show progresses you will see that passion and dedication is one of the key factors in creating and maintaining a food blog and of course hard work.
Since being on the show, I have only become more ambitious to improve my blog. All the contestants are unique and talented in their own way and have inspired me on so many levels – their pride and love for blogging can be seen on each episode.
The show is not out to ridicule the contestants, rather it focuses on food blogging and our journey through the show.
I feel so inspired and I hope that Dinner Divas will inspire more people out their to create a food blog!
The first episode is today (Saturday the 13th of October) at 8:30 on SABC2. It stars me (Kristy Snell) and showcases my blog (FoodMonger) and Nina Timm from My Easy Cooking.
In this episode I compete with Nina to create a meal in 90 minutes. Nina makes a delicious family Mexican Feast while I make a sophisticated meal for friends consisting of: Steak with Baby Onion Jus and No-fuss Bearnaise Sauce. Served with Rosemary Oven Potatoes and a Side Salad of Watercress and Baby Spinach. And to end, my Mom’s Peach and Almond Pudding. Below you can find all the recipes to the meal I made.
At the end of the show the judges judge the meals and choose the winning plate. Oh and on this episode the judges are: Caro de Waal from Food24 Editor, Aubrey Ngongama from Dinner with Aubs and Leila Padayachi, Cordon Bleu Chef.
Aside from Aubrey commenting that the two sauces don’t go together and create an utter mess on the plate (true Aubrey style), they seemed to love my meal and had many praises.
And…at the end…low and behold I WIN the first round! My plate is the one that the judges choose as the winning meal. However, since this is a show about food bloggers they also put Nina through as her blog is one to revere. So, the first episode of Dinner Divas commences superbly happily with both Nina and me going through to the next round.
Next week Saturday (20th of October) at 8:30 on SABC 2 catch Sue Green from Sous Chef and Tami Magnin from Rumtumtiggs battle it out and of course to find out who goes through to the semi-finals.
recipes to be found at FoodMonger
mitzireddy said on October 13, 2012
i had just watched the episode – am very impressed – you come across beautiful and professional – loved your food as well. Sacrificed my gym this morning and for next 12 saturdays. I made the smoked haddock fishcakes last Saturday from your blog – Harvey Nicks – delcious. My youngest daughter, Linda, loves homemade fishcakes and since living in London has developed quite a sophiscated palate. I will be spending xmas and New Year with her and am busy trying out recipes to cook when I am there. This recipe is a keeper. Enjoy the weekend.
food-monger said on October 15, 2012
Thank you! So glad you liked my fishcakes
London for xmas and New Year, how lucky! Good luck with the cooking in London sure your food will be a hit with your daughter 
Sous Chef said on October 13, 2012
I thought you came across really well on the show and your food looked terrific! I am either going to go underground or get very drunk next week!
food-monger said on October 15, 2012
Thanks Sue, I’d opt for getting drunk– I felt quite embarrassed watching myself on TV
Sous Chef said on October 13, 2012
Link to your blog is not working.
rumtumtigger said on October 13, 2012
Well done this morning Kristy. You were a superstar. Hope your sister’s wedding goes well. Thank you for the pingback
xx
food-monger said on October 15, 2012
Thanks Tami, looking forward to the 20th when you and Sue cook — it’s gonna be fab!
nina said on October 14, 2012
Stunning Kristy, great cooking with you even if you kicked my butt!!
Love the gorgeous pictures!!
food-monger said on October 15, 2012
Thanks Nina, you gave some stiff competition — had a blast cooking with you
lifeisazoobiscuit said on October 15, 2012
you were fabulous! well done
food-monger said on October 15, 2012
Thanks Anel, looking forward to your episode — I’m sure it’s gonna be the most entertaining
Food24 Ed said on October 15, 2012
You were SO beautiful and lovely. Well done!
Louise said on October 16, 2012
Will there be a re-broadcast – I missed the first episode.