Spring is in the air The change of season brings about a switch in my mood for food that lifts my spirits and my energy levels. Soft pink blossoms on trees evoke feelings of happiness and encourage me to get out of my winter slump with fresh healthy food. This Thai inspired blushing pink salmon burger is complimented by Graham Beck’s Gorgeous Sparkling wine, just what’s needed to keep me in the pink. Ideally the pink salmon burger should be served with a chilled glass of Gorgeous Sparkling wine and shared with friends for an afternoon of laughter. Shopping lists…
I think I’m a trivia nerd. I love to learn about everything. What can I say? I’m curious • Adam Rodriguez I have always loved “useless” bits of trivia and fun facts. So, for this month’s Smart Food post I have decided to share some interesting did you know trivia about my shop, Jack and Jill Food Co. and the ingredients that we use… The Did You Know of Jack and Jill Food Co. Egg-sactly Farmer Theo’s crew of clucking Matilda’s ensure that we always have fresh farm eggs on hand. The eggs are collected fresh in the morning and delivered…
I have said it before and I will say it again, I love making life easier for myself. I see no reason to over complicate it and if there is an easier solution then why not make use of it? Baking and decorating a posh party cake doesn’t mean that you need to pull your hair out! There are many SMART short cuts and simple steps you can follow. So, here is my short tutorial on decorating a posh party cake with readily available products from your local grocery store, one or two inspirational images from Pinterest and some stretch…
Planning a special occasion? Here is some food for thought… We love hosting parties at Jack and Jill Food Co. but nothing makes us happier to plan the menu, make it and then serve you! I really don’t believe in over complicating things and my most nerve wracking catering gigs have been when I have tried something new and didn’t know if it’s going to work out!! Make sure you have fun with your food, it sets your party mood and reflects in your presentation and flavour of your feast. Presentation of the food is 90% of your battle won…
Hey hey it’s almost Valentines Day! With a fresh year comes fresh ideas and while we all know you can never go wrong with the old faithfuls (flowers, chocolates, socks and undies) here are a few added extras to help spread the love… The key to my heart It is said that in the early 1500’s it was a true symbol of love when you gave that special person a key – the key to your heart. To this day many jewelers still produce lockets and keys that symbolize love for someone. Some fantastic jewelry sites to check out for…
Can you believe it’s the end of the year? Where has 2017 gone?! Yes, it’s that time of year when everybody is thinking about beachy holidays, planning their Christmas shopping and wondering how on earth the year flew by so quickly. And what a year it’s been here on Hello Smart Blog… We’ve had the BEST time! We met MKR SA celebrities, the Outdoor Smartguy, top creatives and sport stars. We ate very fashionable Buddha bowls and drank delicious Gin jam jars. Magpie played the best tunes, Tiffany kept our skin & beauty on point and Justin gave us the 1-2…
At some point earlier this year, every grain bowl transformed into a Buddha Bowl. It happened on restaurant menus, it happened on blogs, and it really, really happened on Pinterest. But why are these very trendy, very delicious bowls called Buddha bowls? Turns out, Buddha Bowls aren’t really about Buddha, but rather about round deep dishes filled abundantly with vibrant healthy foods. Also know as macro / power / hippie or nourish bowls, the name Buddha bowl came from the round shape of the bowl resembling Buddha’s belly. It’s an easy meal to make at home, that can’t flop because pretty much anything goes!…
Turns out, this year Mexican food is quite the thing. Definitely one of this year’s biggest food trends, the beautiful rich, enchanting mix of flavour, colour and texture is quite simply put, YUM! Yes, traditional Mexican cuisine has never been hotter or more in the spotlight as it is now. NEW on the Jack and Jill Food co. menu this Spring is the fabulous Jill Nowers’ take on the fresh zesty flavours of a Mexican salad… with a touch of zany tequila, of course 😉 Jill’s food philosophy has always been about the basic principles of good food. Preparing delicious,…
Jack and Jill Food co. Shop UG 8, Loch Logan Waterfront, Bloemfontein, Free State Jack and Jill Food co. on Facebook One of the Smart Team’s absolute favourite local hang-outs have moved! The fresh funky and all-round YUM deliciousness that is Jack and Jill Food co. can now be found at their NEW swanky address at the Loch Logan Waterfront in Bloemfontein. The charming Jill Nowers is the culinary delight behind Jack and Jill Food co. – Jill’s food philosophy is somewhat simple. The better quality the ingredient, the more delicious the end result. That’s why she believes in preparing delicious,…
Getting snacks ready for a game day get together doesn’t mean having to get your big match temperament on. There is no pressure in assembling these nachos – simple to pimp and great to share! Nachos are all about the assembly rather than cooking, which makes for stress free entertaining and in the build up to kick off, who needs any extra pressure, right? Keep your nachos simple and use the best ingredients that you can find A thick crisp corn chip, pickled jalapeno slices and cheese that you have grated yourself for a uniform melt. Essential pimping extras like…