In My Kitchen – July 2012
2 July 2012 in In My Kitchen
In my kitchen….
Is the latest copy of Taste Magazine
I was thrilled that my recipe for pork neck steaks was included in their Readers Issue and that it came in as one of the most economical and in the top five dishes!
Taste very kindly sent me the above two images, this is my photograph of the actual page in the mag, so now you know who I am! 
For someone who spends a lot of time on her computer….how amazing is my handwriting?!
In my kitchen….
Is some Nomu Hot Chocolate, this product was mentioned numerous times by the MC at the Food and Wine Bloggers Indaba Paul Raphaely (he owns Nomu with his wife Tracy) He constantly teased Pick n Pay for not stocking his hot chocolate, so I decided to buy some and try it, I like, very much!
In my kitchen is…..
This jar of preserved figs made just up the hill in the village of Hilton, which I bought to accompany the next item in my kitchen.
In my kitchen…..
Is this Fairview handcrafted Camembert that was in one of the goodie bags at the Indaba.
I baked the Camembert for 20 minutes at 180 C until it started to puff up a little. Then I covered it with toasted pecans, my homemade preserved ginger, the preserved figs and drizzled some of the juices from both over the top. So simple to make and utterly delicious, served with some sourdough baguette. It went down very well yesterday, as we sat on the patio soaking up the winter sun and drinking some fine South African wine.
If you would like to see what some other foodies from all over the world have in their kitchens, pop over to Celia at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial who started this monthly initiative.
Colonialist said on 2 July 2012
Wow – congratulations! That is really good Taste!
Looking at the pic and the pic of the pic – a case of peja vu?
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
Thanks Col, I guess it’s something like that
pinkpolkadot said on 2 July 2012
Congratulations, Sue!! Great news!!
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
Thank you Dottie.
Pamela said on 2 July 2012
The cheese looks amazing! Congratulations on the magazine print.
I look forward to exploring your blog more.
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
I have to say that the cheese was very good, my husband loved it! Thanks for visting Pamela.
Glenda said on 3 July 2012
Congratulations Sue.
That cheese looks to die for.
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
Thanks Glenda, the cheese was yummy, definitely one to do again.
Brenda said on 3 July 2012
Well done!!!!!
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
Thanks Brenda, thanks for popping in.
JustChef said on 3 July 2012
What did you bake the cheese on / in? I’m afraid the idea of baking the cheese falls in the “phyllo pastry” category!
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
I just plonked it on a pyrex pie dish, honestly it is sooooo easy, nothing to it.
JustChef said on 3 July 2012
And did you let it cool down a little before transferring it onto this plate?
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
No, straight onto the serving plate using a spatula, or use a dish that can go from oven to table. You want it nice and runny as it cools it firms up.
Christine said on 3 July 2012
I met an uber famous chick!! Wow – well done Sue – that is really awesome!!!
That Camenbert looks devine – I hope mine keeps till next week Friday – I will serve it just like yours at my Schatzi’s birthday celebrations!!
JustChef said on 3 July 2012
Chrissy, I have frozen mine which means it can only be eaten baked like this! Just defrost it in the fridge overnight
footsyinspain said on 3 July 2012
Most excellent
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
Thanks footsy
browniegirl said on 3 July 2012
Lovely post and congrats on making it into the Taste mag. I love the NoMU hot chocolate and have a mug of hot choccie every day. We also melted our camembert and scooped it up with yummy crackers
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
Ta muchly Colly, I think I am now hooked on the Nomu as well. You can’t beat gooey cheese..yummy!
adinparadise said on 3 July 2012
Well done, SC. Can I have your autograph.
I remember your pork neck steak recipe. It was so delicious. I’ll buy the mag, and make it again. That Camembert looks so divine, that I just want to dig in. 
(I still haven’t managed to subscribe successfully, so I just followed you here from your comment on my blog.)
Sous Chef said on 3 July 2012
Thanks AD I’m so pleased you enjoyed the recipe.Well you are back on my subscriber list and I confirmed you as a subscriber….I have no idea what’s going wrong, sorry!
celia said on 3 July 2012
Wow, what a post! Thanks for sharing Sue, and congratulations on the magazine piece! Lovely to see your photo too, and ooh yes, you really do have such neat handwriting..
Your cheese, fig and ginger creation is delectable.
Sous Chef said on 4 July 2012
Thanks very much Celia, glad you appreciate my penmanship!
heidiannie said on 3 July 2012
I cant seem to comment because the CAPTCHA code won’t read right- but I’m trying again!
I love the cheese with figs- love anything with figs- but this looks perfect!
And congratulations- it is nice to see your picture- and your pork dish looks delicious!
Sous Chef said on 4 July 2012
Someone else also battled, I wonder what’s wrong? Thanks for visiting, I also love figs with cheese, it’s the perfect combo!
Lizzy (Good Things) said on 3 July 2012
Congratulations on having your recipe published in Taste! Love fig preserve. Thanks for showing me into your kitchen ; )
Sous Chef said on 4 July 2012
Aw thanks Lizzy, that particular fig preserve is very good and I love that it’s locally made.
Emilie@theclevercarrot said on 4 July 2012
Congratulations on being featured in Taste! What an accomplishment. When my husband goes back home to SA, he always brings me back a copy. Too bad we can’t get it here. Great post!
Sous Chef said on 4 July 2012
Thanks so much, I was very chuffed to be included in it.
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book said on 5 July 2012
Now, had I known you were going to be famous, I would have asked for your autograph a while ago cause it is going to be worth a fortune now! How cool to be featured in Tate – well done!
Mandy
Love what you did with the camembert.
Sous Chef said on 5 July 2012
Hahaha my 10 seconds of fame, shame I sent a copy to my Mum in England and she is showing all her mates!
The Camembert was gorgeous you should try it.
zabwan said on 5 July 2012
Hey, townie..congrats on being featured in Taste!!!! That’s awesome
I so enjoyed this post – it was a little bit of foodie heaven!
Sous Chef said on 5 July 2012
Thank you, I am so pleased you enjoyed the post.
Rachel said on 10 July 2012
Just watched the video, loved it!
Sous Chef said on 10 July 2012
Thank you!