Natalie Ward

Natalie Ward

After selling our restaurant in rural Spain a year ago, I now have the time to cook what I want to eat. That is, exciting, seasonal, vegetarian, world cuisine. I have recently started a food blog called Cook eat live vegetarian to indulge my passion for fabulous food. Every morning I take my dog, Rufus, for a walk in the beautiful Andalucian countryside near where we live and take photos of the vegetables and fruit I see growing on the fincas. I then cook dishes inspired by these ingredients and influenced by my knowlege of world flavours.


Posts by Natalie Ward

Mushroom Vol au Vent

Overture’s mushroom vol au vent recipe

22 November 2012 | Natalie Ward

This is my interpretation of the vegetarian mushroom vol au vent main course I had in Overture restaurant at Hidden Valley Wines in Stellenbosch.

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Mushroom Vol au Vent

Restaurant review: Overture at Hidden Valley Wines

19 November 2012 | Natalie Ward

A review of Overture restaurant at Hidden Valley Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Winelands.

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Boschendal Wine

Summer picnic spot: Boschendal’s Le Pique Nique

2 November 2012 | Natalie Ward

Gourmet picnics are big news in the summer in Cape Town, espsecially in the winelands. We tried out Boschendal's gourmet picnic offering, Le Pique Nique, and discovered a delicious vegetarian feast.

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Spiced Cauliflower Picnic Loaf

Picnic recipe: spiced cauliflower and red onion loaf

30 October 2012 | Natalie Ward

It's picnic season! Try this delicious savoury picnic cake at your al fresco dining spots this summer.

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Baked Camembert & Honey Glazed Pears

Baked Camembert with pear and almonds recipe

15 September 2012 | Natalie Ward

This baked Camembert with pear and almonds dish was inspired by a picnic lunch we enjoyed at the Bramon Wine Estate just outside Plettenberg Bay.

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Goat’s Cheese Ravioli

Restaurant review: Reuben’s at the Robertson Small Hotel

19 June 2012 | Natalie Ward

Reuben’s restaurant at the Robertson Small Hotel is an oasis of calm, serenity and cool styling.

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Ravioli with Confit Tomatoes

Mushroom and goat’s cheese ravioli recipe

18 June 2012 | Natalie Ward

A delicious mushroom and goat's cheese ravioli recipe from Reuben's restaurants in Franschhoek and Robertson.

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Pickled red cabbage

Grandad’s pickled red cabbage recipe

5 June 2012 | Natalie Ward

After the success of my grandads amazing pickled onion recipe that I posted last Summer I have been trying to get him to write his pickled red cabbage recipe too. Finally, here it is!

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Roasted Artichoke & Goat’s Cheese Tart

Roasted artichoke and goat’s cheese tart recipe

30 May 2012 | Natalie Ward

A delicious roasted artichoke and goat's cheese tart inspired by Babel Restaurant in Franschhoek.

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Indochine Restaurant

Restaurant review: Indochine at Delaire Graff

21 May 2012 | Natalie Ward

Delaire Graff Wine Estate's Indochine Restaurant has some of the best food I have ever tasted. It is daring, exquisite and mouth-wateringly tasty.

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