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    Easy Souvlaki Dinner And A Zucchini Tzatziki.

    February 23, 2020 Read More
  • Recipes

    Cheese Board Goals Ahead: How To Create The Ultimate Cheese Platter.

    November 30, 2019 Read More
  • Recipes

    Date, Peanut Butter & Coconut Energy Balls!

    October 27, 2019 Read More
  • Recipes

    Baking With Plant Milk: Chocolate, Banana And Peanut Butter Loaf (It’s Actually Cake).

    August 15, 2019 Read More
  • Things To Do With Kids In Cape Town

    The Blue Train Park In Mouille Point: The Kids Will Love You For It.

    If you’re looking for a place that ticks off a few hours in the day with the kids – head to one of our favourite spots on the Promenade, The Blue Train Park. Not…

    March 7, 2020
  • Eating Out

    Fabrica Do Prego: Portuguese Prego In Sea Point.

    Friday night and it’s nearing supper time. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again – I DON’T LIKE TAKE-AWAYS. I do not. At least 98% of the time they are awful. Cold…

    February 25, 2020
  • Recipes

    Easy Souvlaki Dinner And A Zucchini Tzatziki.

    No intro needed to this post other than… EASIEST DINNER EVER! A Souvlaki Supper is always a favourite in our home. Ash particularly loves the mini pita breads that he can stuff with all…

    February 23, 2020
  • Trips, Stays & Weekends Away

    Two Of The Best Padstals In The Western Cape: Die Pampoenstalletjie & Affie Plaas

    We had an amazing little family getaway towards the end of December, the first one as a family of four. It was all very last minute and we really couldn’t have asked for a…

    February 14, 2020
  • Things To Do With Kids In Cape Town

    Grab The Kids And Head To Chart Farm For Rose Picking.

    If you haven’t visited Chart Farm in Wynberg, WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING?! Kidding, we also hadn’t been before and I don’t know why, it was so lovely there and such a quick drive…

    February 6, 2020
  • Family-Friendly Restaurants

    The Gardener’s Cottage In Newlands.

    It’s Saturday morning, the weather is good, the kids are fairly snottiness-free (thanks school germs), we all had a pretty decent nights sleep. The usual question of “what should we do today?” is bound…

    February 4, 2020
  • Family-Friendly Restaurants Things To Do With Kids In Cape Town

    Rainy Day In Cape Town? Take The Kids To The New Bootlegger Coffee Company At The Two Oceans Aquarium.

    Cape Town is just the best. Until it starts to rain and you have kids that require entertaining. It’s the type of rain that can really drag for days. Oh stop the boredom madness!…

    January 31, 2020
  • Family-Friendly Restaurants Things To Do With Kids In Cape Town

    Best Scones In Cape Town? The Scone Shack At Cape Point.

    I’ve put together a little “To Do List” of things and places I’ve heard of that would be a nice trip or an activity to fill the weekend and take the kids along for…

    January 15, 2020
  • Family-Friendly Restaurants Things To Do With Kids In Cape Town

    The Kids Will Love: Moro Gelato In Sea Point

    Aaaaaah, what can one say about Moro Gelato other than hello delicious! Yup, we are fans, I should probably specify and say that Ash is a fan, a MEGA Moro fan. Ever since we…

    January 10, 2020
  • Eating Out

    Kleinsky’s Delicatessen: The Bagel Place.

    Kleinsky’s, “we’re a little New York Style deli located in Cape Town, South Africa”. If you haven’t heard of Kleinsky’s, climb out from under that rock. Bagels. Bagels. Bagels. That’s their claim to fame.…

    December 28, 2019
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About Me

Oh, hello. I'm Leila, a professional food stylist, food and lifestyle writer and blogger too. I'm the former Food Editor for both Your Family and Food & Home Entertaining Magazine, as well as the former Contributing Food Editor for Joburg Style magazine. I relocated (back) to Cape Town after living in the concrete jungle (Johannesburg) for six years. Sunshine and beach sand is what it's all about at the moment. That and being a mom to Asha, my five year old and Romi, my 16 month old. Needless to say, I consume caffeine on the daily. I also spend loads of time in my kitchen, cooking for my family, as well as preparing food for various shoots which the children are usually trying to grab (mommy is trying to work here). Pass The Salt highlights content (places, spaces and things to do) that are ideal for families and are, for the most part, child-friendly. Apart from all of the above, I also created the food video series, "What's Mom Cooking?" over on Insta. It provides plenty of family-friendly recipe ideas and it looks pretty too.

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  • The Blue Train Park In Mouille Point: The Kids Will Love You For It.

    March 7, 2020

  • Fabrica Do Prego: Portuguese Prego In Sea Point.

    February 25, 2020

  • Easy Souvlaki Dinner And A Zucchini Tzatziki.

    February 23, 2020

  • Two Of The Best Padstals In The Western Cape: Die Pampoenstalletjie & Affie Plaas

    February 14, 2020

  • Grab The Kids And Head To Chart Farm For Rose Picking.

    February 6, 2020

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  • EATING UP THE PANTRY We’re moving month end (oh, I’ve moved far too often in my life, I think this will either be the 20th or 21st bedroom I’ve had in my life - anywayz back to food things). We are eating up our little pantry as I’m trying to take as little as possible. I’m a minimalist & am always decluttering so things aren’t too chaotic. But I clearly do have a thing for the @woolworths_sa pasta specials. You know which one I’m talking about, buy four or five packets for R50 or R55. OK! Linguini & Penne are staples. Are you a skip the specials type of shopper? Or more of a “lady, don’t you dare grab that last penne packet?!” kind of shopper?
  • PRESERVED LEMONS I can remember my mom making great big jars of preserved lemons that would last a good while. Two of my most treasured pantry staples: lemons & salt. They are wonderful on their own & a power couple when paired together. They up the savoury element of a dish in seconds, even out the sweet notes & make any cook seem better than they probably are. What are your power pantry ingredients? @flatlaystudio.co.za
  • PINEAPPLE This is still one of my favorite shots. The composition of it pleases my eye. It was also thrown together in a minute & it just worked. I still remember one or two other shots that on the same day were SO labour intensive & were just struggling to come together. Weird how it sometimes works that way. Oh well, we got the shot. Photography: @dylan_swart
  • OMELETTE Eggs are the biggest staple in my fridge. “Mom, what’s for dinner?”. Follows with my usual response of “eggs of any description”. A classic omelette can be made in minutes. This Green Green Omelette is a favorite for us. I had baby spinach, spring onions & avo on hand. My go-to egg brand >> @solitairefreerangeeggs
  • Shivid Polow (Persian Dill Rice) You know when people get extremely excited doing the “Creme Brûlée Crackle Test”? Nah, the only crispy crackle test I’m interested in is Tahdig (the crispy, golden bottom part of the rice). Tahdig can be formed using just basmati rice, thinly sliced potatoes or pieces of Persian bread. Shivid Polow (Persian Dill Rice) has always been one of my absolute favourites. It was one of our “easy weekday meals” growing up. Layers of steamed basmati rice, “Red Gold” aka Persian Saffron & masses of fresh dill are all delicately steamed, along with that crunchy tahdig. Dollops of salty butter make this rice dish wonderfully rich & flavourful. I really enjoy fresh garden peas in mine, an addition I add to my Shivid Polow. I made this batch in my Persian rice cooker which is great for producing an “oooooooohhhh” moment at dinner parties as it allows you to turn the dish upside down, resulting in the ultimate “rice cake”. But for everyday eating, I use my regular pots and simply crack the tahdig off in shards. Shivid Polow is the perfect side dish for beautifully grilled fish, along with masses of fresh herbs & “mast” (thick, creamy, tangy yoghurt). Happy rice feasting! #onthetable #eattheworld #feast #feastagram #persiancooking #yummy #foodblogfeed #buzzfeedfood #beautifulcuisines #makeitdelicious #onthetable
  • SNACK Can you tell that I love mixed seeds with EVERYTHING?! I adore the colours in this shot. Also, I found a rogue packet of Ryvita in my cupboard & some Creamed Smooth Cottage Cheese in my fridge thanks to @lancewood.co.za How pretty are the Candy Striped Beetroots?! And of course, fresh radishes for a peppery bite, some dill & a twist of black pepper. I whipped up some speedy red pickled onions too because that colour is just pure joy. Thinly slice one red onion. Cover in apple cider vinegar. Let it pickle for 10 minutes. And lastly - SEEDS (totes optional). #notsponsored @thecreativebarn
  • GRANADILLA & VANILLA LAYER CAKE My absolute favorite cake as a child was a granadilla (passion fruit) & vanilla sponge buttercream cake. A little bit sweet & a whole lot of sour. YUM! I had a box of @snowflake_sa Creations Vanilla Flavoured Cake Kit in my cupboard. Open box, follow instructions & adjust the icing mixture slightly by adding 2-3 fresh granadillas to the mix. Easiness! Our neighbour has a granadilla bush that creeps over our wall, with granadillas dropping by the dozen. Thanks neighbour for the props! #notsponsored
  • HUMMUS When your father owns a restaurant & was doing deliveries in the area & left one at my door... Hello HUMMUS! Takeaway Tub opened, all I had to do was add some olive oil, a scatter of mixed seeds & a squeeze of lemon. @thecreativebarn
  • LEMONS One of the items I always have in my kitchen. I’m a fussy lemon person though. People always think I’m a little loopy when I feel my lemons while at the shops (😳 that doesn’t read well). See, I like a lemon that isn’t all hard skin & no juicy flesh. That’s why I’ve grown so fond of using @lemongold_seedless . Thin skin, seedless and super juicy! I had a bit of Parmesan in the fridge, a few chives and a last bit of butter. All I need to make my lemony, cheesy, chivy butter for my lemony, cheesy, chivy roast chicken. #notsponsored
  • FUDGE I recently got to shoot & style some of the @the_counter confectionary range. They’re a small local catering company, based in JHB who also produce a range of other products. Throughout this pandemic, the team have battled through. From curating local food boxes (that also support other small businesses), to producing their own e-recipe book for sale. Visit their site to purchase. It’s filled with easy recipes for daily cooking. But back to the fudge, I’d go so far as to say that it’s the best fudge I have ever eaten - smooth, creamy & utterly dreamy. Thank you for trusting me with your fudge babies!
  • BAGEL BOARD AHEAD! Ok, not really a bagel board, more like a melange of bagels. I know for most salmon is the go-to on a bagel BUT a salad bagel done right is just beyond GLORIOUS. Speaking of salad, I feel that chopped salad has never really had it’s day anywhere outside of the Middle East (it’s just done so right in that part of the world). I always keep a stash of bagels in my freezer but this morning we trotted down to @kleinskys for some fresh ones. Cream cheese scattered with a mixture of seeds works SO WELL with the freshness of the salad! What’s your fave bagel topping? Happy Bagel Sunday!
  • SABZI KHORDAN (Persian Herb & Feta Platter) Some of you may know that I have Persian heritage. My father is Persian, so growing up with Persian Food was my norm. Sabzi in Farsi means herbs. Herbs form a massive part of Persian cuisine. It’s eaten & utilized in a completely different manner to how western cuisines incorporate it into their dishes. Herbs aren’t solely used for garnish or scattered lightly into dishes. No, Persians love nothing more than a platter of fresh herbs to accompany a meal. I mean we sit and eat it by the handful. From fresh dill and mint, to plenty (and I mean plenty of fresh onions: chives & spring onions are particular favorites) & crunchy baby cucumbers. Fresh radishes are also always mostly present but unfortunately I couldn’t find any today. As mentioned, Sabzi means herbs, Khordan is a verb which means “to eat” and together, they mean Fresh Herbs. Apart from the greenery, Feta Cheese is also often included in Sabzi Khordan, along with Walnuts or Pistachios. I like to drizzle my Feta with some olive oil & I had some pomegranate rubies in the fridge from another shoot, so I added them too. Sangak (Persian flat bread) is more often than not also involved - perfect for scooping that Feta Cheese!
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  • EATING UP THE PANTRY We’re moving month end (oh, I’ve moved far too often in my life, I think this will either be the 20th or 21st bedroom I’ve had in my life - anywayz back to food things). We are eating up our little pantry as I’m trying to take as little as possible. I’m a minimalist & am always decluttering so things aren’t too chaotic. But I clearly do have a thing for the @woolworths_sa pasta specials. You know which one I’m talking about, buy four or five packets for R50 or R55. OK! Linguini & Penne are staples. Are you a skip the specials type of shopper? Or more of a “lady, don’t you dare grab that last penne packet?!” kind of shopper?
  • PRESERVED LEMONS I can remember my mom making great big jars of preserved lemons that would last a good while. Two of my most treasured pantry staples: lemons & salt. They are wonderful on their own & a power couple when paired together. They up the savoury element of a dish in seconds, even out the sweet notes & make any cook seem better than they probably are. What are your power pantry ingredients? @flatlaystudio.co.za
  • PINEAPPLE This is still one of my favorite shots. The composition of it pleases my eye. It was also thrown together in a minute & it just worked. I still remember one or two other shots that on the same day were SO labour intensive & were just struggling to come together. Weird how it sometimes works that way. Oh well, we got the shot. Photography: @dylan_swart
  • OMELETTE Eggs are the biggest staple in my fridge. “Mom, what’s for dinner?”. Follows with my usual response of “eggs of any description”. A classic omelette can be made in minutes. This Green Green Omelette is a favorite for us. I had baby spinach, spring onions & avo on hand. My go-to egg brand >> @solitairefreerangeeggs
  • Shivid Polow (Persian Dill Rice) You know when people get extremely excited doing the “Creme Brûlée Crackle Test”? Nah, the only crispy crackle test I’m interested in is Tahdig (the crispy, golden bottom part of the rice). Tahdig can be formed using just basmati rice, thinly sliced potatoes or pieces of Persian bread. Shivid Polow (Persian Dill Rice) has always been one of my absolute favourites. It was one of our “easy weekday meals” growing up. Layers of steamed basmati rice, “Red Gold” aka Persian Saffron & masses of fresh dill are all delicately steamed, along with that crunchy tahdig. Dollops of salty butter make this rice dish wonderfully rich & flavourful. I really enjoy fresh garden peas in mine, an addition I add to my Shivid Polow. I made this batch in my Persian rice cooker which is great for producing an “oooooooohhhh” moment at dinner parties as it allows you to turn the dish upside down, resulting in the ultimate “rice cake”. But for everyday eating, I use my regular pots and simply crack the tahdig off in shards. Shivid Polow is the perfect side dish for beautifully grilled fish, along with masses of fresh herbs & “mast” (thick, creamy, tangy yoghurt). Happy rice feasting! #onthetable #eattheworld #feast #feastagram #persiancooking #yummy #foodblogfeed #buzzfeedfood #beautifulcuisines #makeitdelicious #onthetable
  • SNACK Can you tell that I love mixed seeds with EVERYTHING?! I adore the colours in this shot. Also, I found a rogue packet of Ryvita in my cupboard & some Creamed Smooth Cottage Cheese in my fridge thanks to @lancewood.co.za How pretty are the Candy Striped Beetroots?! And of course, fresh radishes for a peppery bite, some dill & a twist of black pepper. I whipped up some speedy red pickled onions too because that colour is just pure joy. Thinly slice one red onion. Cover in apple cider vinegar. Let it pickle for 10 minutes. And lastly - SEEDS (totes optional). #notsponsored @thecreativebarn

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