Last Updated on 12 October 2025 by Adrienne
From South Africa to Portugal
We’re Tanya and Adrienne, and we’re delighted to welcome you to our food blog from our new home in beautiful Portugal!
Nestled in the picturesque coastal village of Melkbosstrand near Cape Town, South Africa, we first embarked on our culinary journey. Now, we find ourselves exploring the vibrant food scene and breathtaking landscapes of Portugal — and being in Europe gives us the chance to dive into the many flavours and traditions of the continent.
Thursday evenings still hold a special place in our hearts as dedicated date nights, where we indulge in cooking together and experimenting with new dishes inspired by Portuguese cuisine.
Adrienne, a proud South African, continues to enjoy the art of braaiing, crafting potjiekos, and savouring charcuterie delights. Meanwhile, I’m passionate about exploring the many sides of Portuguese cooking, playing with local spices, and pairing them with great wines.
Other Sections
In the Back to Basics section, you’ll find short recipes we often use — a handy digital version of what used to live on scraps of paper. The Date Night Gallery showcases photos of our culinary creations from evenings when we didn’t have time to blog the whole recipe but still wanted to share the delicious food we prepared for our date nights.
We’ve kept this blog as a true reflection of our culinary adventures over the years. You’ll notice that some of our older posts have dodgy lighting or slightly overexposed photos — we’ve left them as they are, because the food was great and the memories even better.
A Few Things to Note
You might spot the occasional typo in our recipes — we’re cooks, not copy editors — so a bit of common sense might be needed here and there!
This site will always stay ad-free. We cook, write, and share purely for the love of food, not for clicks or commissions.
Whenever we use recipes inspired by or adapted from other chefs and cooks, we always try to acknowledge and recognise them.
We’re grateful for all the inspiration we’ve received along the way and can’t wait to keep sharing our love for food, wine, and the joy of cooking together — from our kitchen in Portugal to yours.
Thank you for joining us on this delicious journey!
Warm regards,
Tanya & Adrienne (a d m i n <at> eatdrinklove co za)
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