South African Australia-based chef, Mel Alafaci, known as ‘The Happy Chef’, whipped up a storm with delicious recipes from her popular cookbooks during a lively recent cooking demo at Hirsch’s Ballito.

Guests were treated to a mouthwatering beef, broccoli and sweet potato sushi stack and her signature fool-proof gnocchi – both packed with flavour and flair.

Having sold one of Australia’s most successful cookery schools, Vanilla Zulu, Chef Mel now shares her passion through her bestselling books, Eat Yourself Sexy Quickies and Italian Quickies, continuing to inspire food lovers to cook with confidence and creativity.

“With a little know-how, anyone can plate up spectacular spreads similar to what you’d expect to see in five-star restaurants,” she said.

The Happy Chef closed off her country tour at Hirsch’s Claremont in Cape Town.

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