Life with Asperger’s

I know this is not food related however it is my latest article I have written.

Persephone People

How understanding the condition helps me cope with daily life.

by Rebecca Bourhill

I am sitting in the playground, in the sandpit, about five years old, when classmates take the chance to strike and throw sand in my hair. All I hear are children laughing and taking the micky out of me while I am zoned out and in my own little world. I am not fully aware of what they are trying to do, until a teacher asks, “Do you realise what they are doing?” and then tells them to stop.

This is one of many occasions that I was targeted by other children. Unfortunately, teasing and bullying is a common occurrence for people with Autism level 1, formally known as Asperger’s. It’s as if they have an invisible sign on their forehead that says ‘bully me’. Asperger’s is on the autism spectrum. It can be a lifechanging diagnosis…

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What is organic??

According to Oxford Languages the definition of organic is as follows: ‘Food produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals.’

Greens, greens, glorious greens – including Duckweed / water lentils

In this post I am featuring a couple of greens that are grown with Aquaponics. I touch on some nutritional facts and give a recipe for a slaw using the produce I got from the Hazel Food Market.

Chocolate…superfood???

Dark chocolate is a surprisingly healthy food. Higher the percentage of cocoa solids the better for you. I personally love 85% and above but everyone for their own… Most chocolates that you find on the shelves are not real CHOLOLATE. Cocoa was first cultivated in South America from the Mayans before exploration times, however it is now grown in Africa.

Mad about Oyster Mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms come in many different varieties, about 40 of them to be more precise. They were first grown in Germany, a subsistence food during the First World War. They are a nutrient dense food with protein, vitamins and minerals.

Something for the sweet tooth…Honey

After just over a month of eating non-processed foods my craving for chocolate has kicked in. Especially after watching people around me eating it all the time! Included in this post is a chocolate and seed ball - using honey as a sweetener. But before I go into the recipe, here is a bit more information on the sticky golden substance you find around the world in different forms and flavours: honey.

Liquid Gold – Rio Largo Olive Oil

Over the next week I am going to be sharing with you a couple dishs that celebrates a local olive oil, RIO LARGO, as well as the health benefits of tomatoes and egg plant. (in the second post). If you have a good product very little needs to be done to make an amazing dish!

Purple Beans… Really???

Purple Runner Beans found at Culinary Equipment Company Yes, really... Pole bean, A Cosse Violette or what most people would know it as, a purple runner bean. Its is one of 130 varieties of beans in the world. Beans fall under the technical name of Phaseolus Valgaris. These A Cosse Violette are an Italian variety…

4 months in Cape Town – Cook, connect and the Cape.

It is well into 2018 now and time for a blog post. Cape Town has given me some incredible opportunities, lessons and a new lifestyle.

 I have kept myself on my toes with things to do. From Foodie fun, mindfulness, markets, art expos and meeting some incredible chefs and folk.

Sundowners with a Difference

  The last few months here at Jackie Camerons School of Food and Wine we have done different events, one of which has been ‘Sundowners with a difference”. Every sundowners evening a different winery show cases their wines and us student have to pair the wine with a dish. There are 5 different wines and…