• How to cook the best spaghetti bolognaise Do you know how to cook spaghetti and mince in such a way that you create the ultimate spaghetti bolognaise? We’ve got all the secrets to spaghetti success with this mince bolognaise recipe. TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 mins | SERVES: 6-8 https://youtu.be/2wASMye7CTQ INGREDIENTS 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 kg lean beef mince 2 small red onions, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 5 ml (1 tsp) fresh thyme leaves 2 x 410 g tins Italian chopped tomatoes 2 ½ tbsp sugar 60 ml (¼ cup) tomato paste salt…

    With elegant interiors, opulent aromas and decadent dishes, restaurants are undoubtedly one of the best options for any kind of outing, whether it’s a catch-up session with friends, a romantic date with a loved one or a solo outing.  The experience of enjoying a multi-course meal is worlds apart from the fast food runs we’ve become accustomed to given the busyness of our day-to-day lives.  The only dilemma is that, for most, this kind of dining experience often costs a pretty penny or two – but it doesn’t always have to. Here are two restaurants serving multi-course meals for under…

    Candice-lee Clark’s Lamb Shank with Parmesan Mash Candice-lee Clark, the recently appointed head of Capsicum Culinary Studio’s Rosebank campus in Johannesburg, shares her go-to recipe. “I love a well-prepared classic lamb shank with Parmesan mash. Here’s the recipe.” INGREDIENTS 2 tbs olive oil 4-6 lamb shanks 1 large white onion, diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 large carrots, sliced Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup flour 2 cups beef stock 1½ cups red wine (substitute with extra stock if required) 400 g tomato puree 2 tbs tomato paste 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 2 tbs…

    Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning? It’s the one thing that can make even the grumpiest goblin crack a smile. Coffee is more than just a drink, it’s a way of life. It’s a ritual that we all cherish and depend on, especially when we’re feeling like zombies in the morning. If you’re a coffee lover like me, then you’ve probably considered setting up a coffee station at home. You know, like the ones you see in hotel rooms? Not only will it save you from spending a fortune at the cafe, but it…

    As South Africans we are used to adding something sweet to our morning brew, but would you be open to experimenting with salt in your morning cuppa? A trend has been circulating on TikTok where people have added salt to their brew of coffee. https://www.tiktok.com/@tannercolson/video/6925066435521744133 But it’s not all that strange. In fact, scientifically adding salt makes total sense. Reduces bitterness Sodium, the most significant component of salt, is known to neutralise the bitterness in coffee. READ MORE: The surprising differences between light and dark roast coffee Research dating back to 1995 proved that salt was highly effective at not only…