Food nobody (n.) An unknown foodie. A person who is passionate about the culinary arts but doesn’t have a book published, does not have a celebrity chef as a friend, has never appeared in a food show, does not own a deli/restaurant/cafe, and has never been interviewed in a food-related capacity.
Me? My love of food has developed like the slow burn of a killer chilli posing as a meek capsicum. Inspiration struck when I left home for varsity, and started to cook for myself and others. I was very aware of entering an exciting cosmos of new tastes and smells and recipes.
Nowadays, my passion for food is an all-consuming fire, and I’m determined to get a book out one day. It would pay homage to my dead grandmother – a fabulous and inspiring cook, and be a spiritual journey to a country I will always call home – South Africa.
I continue to live abroad and may still do so for many years to come – I’ve married a Swede, which just adds a whole smorgasbord of new delights to my culinary universe.
Indressa Naidoo Gustavsson
Hello! I just discovered your blog this morning – I adore your banner! And it’s always great to meet another South African foodie blogging abroad. Thanks for the link – I plan to add you to my African blogroll soon. In fact I am thinking of doing a blogroll specifically for SA expats that I have discovered. I’ll definitely be popping back here for a visit
Hello and congratulations on your gorgeous blog! I’m quite enjoying reading what you post and seeing your lovely photos.
If you haven’t already read my blog (shameless self-promotion, here), please do: http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com. You might even like to put a link to Mexico Cooks! on your blog roll. I’d be honored.
Please let me know.
Thanks!
Cristina
Hi Indressa
Jeanne here from Cooksister! Hope you are well? I wanted to let you know I have created a directory of SA food and wine blogs as a sort of central repository for all things SA and edible – here’s the link:
http://cooksister.typepad.com/sa_food_and_wine
I would also like to spotlight a blogger each week by getting them to tell us a little bit about themselves – if you are keen to play along and hopefully get a bit of exposure, the questions are below:
1. Where are you – in South Africa or out in the wide world?
2. How long have you been blogging?
3. What do you enjoy the most about food or wine blogging?
4. Any downsides or frustrations?
5. What or who are your inspirations to cook, drink and write?
6. Where and when do you like to blog?
7. What’s your signature dish or favourite wine?
8. What other food or wine blogs do you read?
9. Favourite restaurant?
10. For my last meal on this planet I would order…
If you have any other suggestions as to what we might want to have appearing on the blog, SA foodie events or news, please feel free to let me know – all suggestions welcome!
Many thanks,
Jeanne