Renata Du Toit Kulinarik

23/09/2026

Eating correctly for intensive body workouts can be the difference in how well the workout is handled.
Fueling correctly on the days leading up is important to aid your physique in handling the strain, which also allows your mental state to push through easier.

This prep involves loads of carbs, protein and healthy fats from breakfast through to dinner, and starting 3 days ahead of time.

Foods such as:
Lentils, sweet potatoes, quinoa, salmon, tofu, oats, chia, fruit, avocado, nuts, beans etc.

Feeding the body right = higher endurance 💪

17/09/2026

Tomato-lentil soup - a classic.

It's so simple, but offers a tasty and nutritious meal everytime without fail.

14/09/2026

You're at the dinner table and are presented with two options. Which do you choose?

25/08/2026

Food essentials I take along on any hike.

It is important to ensure that one keeps your body fuelled with optimal nutrition when going on long hikes that stretch over many hours.
The body burns so many calories when hiking uphill so snacking and eating solid food from start to finish is not only essential to make it to the end of the day, but also to aid in the body's recovery.

Burning a high amount of calories does not mean that unhealthy food is ok though! Consuming healthy, nutritious snacks and meals are needed to ensure slow release glucose to avoid sugar spikes, healthy (mostly unsatured) fats and enough protein.

This means preferably wholewheat carbs, natural sugars, electrolytes and enough water.

I will admit, jelly sweets and sugary drinks do creep into the bag from time to time for that instant energy boost, not to mention an order of Kaiserschmarrn at the Hütte whenever possible 🤫

Which essential foods do you always pack in your hiking bag? 🍎🍬

24/08/2026

20/08/2026

Ground beef three ways:

▪️kofta with zesty pearl couscous, grilled zucchini and a herbed yoghurt dip

▪️meatballs in a tomato-basil sauce, served with spaghetti

▪️chilli con carne, served over rice

Which one would you try?

28/07/2026

Ideas with stuffed bell peppers 🫑

1) Filane Paprike - a Slovenian recipe of bell peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice, then slowly cooked in a tomato-based sauce.

2) Taco-style peppers - ground beef cooked with taco seasoning and black beans, stuffed into the peppers, topped with cheese and baked.

Which one would you try?

26/07/2026

An intensive day of catering for a 16th birthday party.

Navigating around challenges like late deliveries and out of stock items can cause some major instant stress moments, but staying on the positive side is important.

So all ended well! 🙂‍↔️
Full, satisfied bellies after being served:

🥑 Starters of Nachos with pico de gallo, Mexican crema and guacamole

🥘 Mains of chilli con carne served with rice and baguette, and a side of Mexican coleslaw

🥪 And a midnight snack of ham and cheese sandwiches

15/07/2026

This dish is a creamy Tuscan bean skillet.
Although it's not traditionally a Tuscan dish, it does take inspiration from the original and adds sundried tomatoes, Parmesan and spinach to it.

Traditional or not, all I know is that it's ridiculously tasty. I'm not sure that food should be THIS delicious! 😂

15/07/2026

Mealprep for those busy days where you want to do minimal cooking and know something is already waiting in the freezer!

🍝 Homemade meatballs in tomato-basil sauce, all that's left to do is cook some spaghetti

🫑 paprika peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice, soaking in a delicious gravy. All that's left to do is cook some mash potatoes