A beautiful day in Cape Town

Today is a typical Cape Town winter's day. The sea is rough, the wind is howling and occasional showers pour down from a dark and overcast sky. Yet, it is still beautiful in Blouberg.

Makes me thankful that I am sheltered from the cold, cooking supper in a warm and welcome kitchen. I am cooking fresh veggies to go with basmai rice and sovoury mince. 

A few tips on steaming colourful vegetables:

Don't peel the carrots. Rinse thoroughly and slice thinly. 

Steam veggies on a sieve over boiling water or in a colander placed inside a saucepan. 

Start with the hardest vegetables like carrots on top, then sliced red and green bell peppers, sliced baby marrows and topped with veggies that cook quickly like broccoli and cauliflower. Cover with the lid of the saucepan and steam for 5  - 7 minutes or until just tender. Flavour with spice and dried dill.