INK & APRONS | Q&A with ‘Freestyle Cooking with Chef Ollie’ author, Oliver Swart
We sat down with Ollie Swart to talk all things cooking – his go-to
ingredients, favourite comfort foods, and the simple tricks that take
a dish from good to unforgettable. Ollie shares his love for bold,
flavour-packed meals, from the perfect braai sides to a life-changing
Michelin-star ravioli. He reveals his ultimate cooking hack (hint: it
involves garlic, wine, and olive oil) and explains how balancing salt,
acidity, and sweetness can transform any dish. Whether you're a