Day 106: Home made chicken burger, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.

In a moment of inspiration, I made myself a home-made chicken burger for lunch, covered with a layer of avocado, and then topped with bree cheese and grilled.

It amazed me that to make the patties from scratch took about 10 minutes.

To make the patties, put the following into a food processor:

• about 300g chicken breast fillets
• 1 onion
• 1/2 red pepper
• about 2 teaspoons garlic
• salt & pepper

Blend into a mince-like texture, and form into four patties. Grill.

That’s it, enjoy!

I have been working in Durbanville for a couple of months now, and I am still trying to figure out the good spots to go for lunch. Today I found one more great spot, courtesy of Leone and Denice, two friends who live in the area that treated me for sushi for lunch.

We went to a little spot called Maz Sushi. My hosts have been there several times, the restaurant seem to attract many regulars, which is always a good sign.

The restaurant is a very simple and functional spot (perspex table covers and paper napkins). However they have a good (and cheap) wine selection, including some really great wines. We shared a bottle of Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc, which cost about R90.

The sushi is great and really good value for money. Everything is made to order, and there is a huge selection. They also have a variety of platters, from a simple 4 item platter, through to huge platters (50+ pieces). I enjoy the platters because you always get a good selection. Oh, and they also cater for functions and take out :-)

Did I enjoy the food? Absolutely.

Will I be back? Without a doubt! Great food, well worth the visit.

Maz Sushi, 112 Edward rlad, Durbanville (cnr Durban and Edward road), 021 910 1102 Tuna and salmon sashimi and rolls

Tuna rolls Spring rolls, compliments of the restaurant.

This was the hilight, a custom dish created by Denise’s son. Spicy prawns on a seaweed and rice base.

One of my favourite meals, the Kalk Bay platter from the Cape Town Fish Market, a great restaurant. The platter contained, fish, calamari, prawns and mussels. A large meal, but it is so good. They also do great sushi. By the way if you are vegetarian, I would not rush there too fast…Here is their website – www.ctfm.co.za.

I haven’t posted about rude food in quite a while, but while shopping at Pick and Pay today, I found a slightly rude potato.

Rude Potato

Day 38: Chillin’ out, originally uploaded by Craig Strachan.

Fresh jalapeno chillis from my garden, taken with my new homemade lightbox. I don’t have the cord to separate my camera from the flash, so I used the regular flash and a light shining from one side.