The Authentic Girl is a South African based lifestyle, foodie and body positive blog that combines the best of South African food and travel with content that inspires and empowers women to be more body positive.

The food and wine experience at Benguela Cove was amazing and unforgettable!

How to make a berry berry good smoothie.

A healthier take on the peanut butter bomb. Click to see the recipe above.

New on the blog Last week Thursday we visited the Tokara Olive Shed for olive oil tasting and lunch. Surrounded by breathtaking views we enjoyed 4 Olive Oil tastings from Tokara. The Tokara range of olive oils includes Mission Frantoio Leccino and a multi-varietal blend as well as a handcrafted Tokara Premium olive oil. Read more about Tokara Olive Oil on my blog. Link in bio

A shot of #Grappa with granadilla sorbet to cleanse the palette.

At the #Grappa tasting with @bottegaafrica.

Made my nephew this bunless burger. Layered the burger with tomato salad leaves mayo and topped it with beef pastrami. All ingredients are from @woolworths_sa.

Morning lovelies. I am at the Pylones event this morning.

Caramel and cream Swiss roll from @woolworths_sa.

I'm so inlove with this fig and rose salad from @clarkskitchen @Regrann from @clarkskitchen - Delicious juicy and fleshy purple fig and delicate fragrant rose salad with sticky plum reduction. . #clarkskitchen #stickyplum #salad #fig #rose #floral #fragrant #flowersalad #fruitsalad #vegan #vegetarian #prettyfood #foodart #flowers #foodstyling #foodstylingandphotography #foodphotography #foodpics #yummyfood #raw #healthy #feedfeed #foodglooby #thekitchn #52grams #pretty #recipeoftheday…

Lamb shank from a little restaurant in Sutherland called Cluster 'd hote.

Good morning sunshine. Strawberry muffin and americano from @cookedcook.

Today has been exceptionally productive now I'm going to relax and read with a cup of coffee

The lamb shank from The Raj is sautéed with whole garam masala ginger and garlic then cooked in onion and tomato gravy on a slow fire. When curry is prepared on a slow fire it has a lovely charred smoky and slightly sweet flavour. Read the full review on my blog. Link in bio.

BLOGGED Nothing says comfort food more like a hearty serving of curry. Last week Reime and I visited The Raj restaurant in Camps Bay for dinner. The Raj restaurant offers all the splendour of traditional North Indian cuisine and is located on Victoria Road in Camps Bay overlooking the beautiful beach front. Read the full review on my blog. Link in bio.