Hello.
I’m Adré
I switched from a career in law to the world of organic and seasonal wholefoods over a decade ago. Ironically it was being faced with bland food that sparked my joy in creating healthy and delicious recipes.
Let me explain…
In search of flavour
As a foodie living in London, I had access to incredible variety from around the world, yet I was left searching for flavour. I figured that somewhere along the production line, from being shipped across continents or grown artificially, the produce in supermarkets had lost more than just taste.
In search of flavour, and healthy food for my young family. I started visiting farmers’ markets across London, sourcing local & seasonal produce directly from the growers. Seeing vegetables still covered in the rich soil they were grown in, and shaking the weathered hands of the farmers who lovingly grew them, made me feel for the first time, connected to my food.
I became inspired to create recipes showcasing the natural flavour of produce grown in season by people who care. This love of natural wholesome food ultimately led me to become a classically trained chef at Leiths School of Food and Wine, based in London and established my own business.
When I moved to Cape Town, the spark ignited in London’s farmers’ markets grew into Adre’s Kitchen. Through my love for produce, I discovered organic and sustainable food networks in the Cape and had the privilege of getting to know many farmers as friends.
My mission
We all want a vibrant and healthy life that is not harmful to people or our planet. There is a wealth of evidence that eating a diet primarily, but not necessarily exclusively, of plant-based wholefoods is key to our wellbeing and the health of our environment.
There is no reason to eat food we don’t enjoy, that is unhealthy, and that doesn’t make our taste buds zing.
Easy to prepare meals using quick to source, fresh, nutritious ingredients, which are filling, and bursting with flavour, will revolutionise how we eat and how we feel.
I guarantee that with each wholefood recipe you won’t have to compromise on flavour – because I never do. Food has to taste incredible, and it begins with easy recipes, real ingredients and knowing how to build layers of rich, aromatic flavour.
What we eat matters
The chemicals and hormones in our food, along with the nutrients lost when food isn’t grown in nutritious, chemical-free soil, leave our bodies in a chronically unbalanced and depleted state.
I have faced many years of hormonal imbalances and I realised I was not alone, as many women around me experienced similar challenges. Seeking the answers needed to navigate my own health journey, I became a qualified female hormone coach (USA, CII) and am studying to become a nutritionist and naturopath (London, CNM) to enable me to bridge the gaps between food, hormones and health. Creating a community for modern women seeking nutritional and hormonal support, I am developing an inclusive and safe space called The Female Wellness Collective, launching in 2025.
I guarantee that with each wholefood recipe you won’t have to compromise on flavour – because I never do. Food has to taste incredible, and it begins with easy recipes, real ingredients and knowing how to build layers of rich, aromatic flavour.
Good for YOU food
With my experience in food and my knowledge of nutrition and hormones, Adre’s Kitchen serves as the missing link between the food that your body needs, and being able to incorporate it into your lifestyle in a quick, realistic, satisfying and sustainable way. I do the thinking for you – I’ll tell you what to buy and where to find it. I prioritise affordability. I keep the cooking methods quick & simple and share nearly a decade’s worth of my developed and tested recipes.
Allow me to take you on a journey of discovering healthy, nutritious wholefoods in a delicious way. Being connected to your food will have a huge impact on your own wellbeing, and that of your family, as well as our local farming communities and ultimately our planet too.
I’ve set a place for you at my table and I can’t wait to serve and nourish you.
“Just simply obsessed with your food.”
“Thank you so much for your incredible recipes. I feed my teens, husband and toddler with these.”
“My go-to cooking website. Search by ingredient and voila, all recipes appear for you to choose at leisure.”
“Adre’s Kitchen is my ‘go-to’ with meal prep Sundays! Love your beautiful styling and easy to follow recipes.”
“I am not a very adventurous cook, but your recipes introduced me to new tastes and ingredients, thank you!”
