Snap, crackle, pork! We’re here to help you crack the code to the perfect crispy pork crackling. There is no secret that the most enjoyable part of the pork is the crispy crackling on top of a delicious and juicy pork belly or pork shoulder. To achieve this, the main factors would be time as well as the dryness of the skin. Take a look at our step-by-step guide to creating the perfect crispy pork crackling. You will need 2 kg boneless pork belly flaky sea salt 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil Instructions REMOVE the pork belly from…
Cape Town is a foodie’s paradise, with an abundance of world-class restaurants serving delicious cuisine. However, the adventurous diner will find a world of undiscovered culinary gems beyond…
Laphroiag chocolate Whisky cake Celebrate this Mother’s Day with Laphroiag and make this decadent Laphroiag chocolate Whisky cake. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 25 minutes | SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS 170 g unsalted butter, cut pieces 85 g unsweetened cocoa powder 1½ cups brewed strong coffee ½ cup Laphroaig whisky 200 g granulated sugar 156 g light brown sugar 240 g all-purpose flour 8 g baking soda 3 g fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 3 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips Powdered sugar, for serving METHOD HEAT oven…
Along Sea Point’s buzzing Regent Road, amid a long lineup of new bars, breezy brunch spots and seasoned restaurants, you’ll find Ariel, a modern Italian eatery bubbling with…
Mother’s Day is usually commemorated with a hearty meal with our most important woman. Here are some creative ideas to help you set a memorable table for Mother’s Day. But, before we get to the creative ideas, here are the basics of setting a table according to the experts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Table Settings IDEAS TIPS DIY (@tablesettings_) Lemon and leaves This table setting is simple and au natural. You can simply use ingredients from your garden or you can buy fresh lemons for your Mother’s Day lunch and reuse them…
How to pan fry a steak Restaurateur and chef David Higgs shares his tried and tested way to pan-fry steak at home – restaurant style. Everyone pan fries…
Zandi – aka Hush In My Kitchen – is a content creator, foodie, and masterclass expert. She’s showing us how to make the ultimate Mother’s Day grazing board to elevate your Sunday lunch spread. Creativity is key in Zandi’s kitchen, so pick out your favourite snacks, select your best dinnerware, and get started with the help of some of Zandi’s top tips. https://youtu.be/-z5FaM0veig Zandi’s Mother’s Day grazing board must-haves Don’t over complicate your cooking. Keep it simple and flavours will come out. You’ll enjoy every dish if you keep it simple. Chicken sausages pan-fried in steakhouse sauce for added flavour…
Written and directed by filmmaker Andréa Gema, The Last Seed is a cinematic journey through Africa’s modern-day food and agriculture crises. The film explores profound themes such as seed sovereignty…
Celebrity chef and television presenter Siba Mtongana’s restaurant, Siba The Restaurant, has bagged an international award at the Restaurant and Bar Awards 2023. This is not the first time that the restaurant has won an award, in 2022 the establishment received recognition at the World Culinary Awards. The awards were hosted by LUX Life Magazine in the UK, where Siba’s restaurant won the award for the Most Exclusive Fine Dine Dining Restaurant 2023 in Cape Town. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Siba Mtongana (@sibamtongana) While reflecting on her big win, the celebrity chef said this was their first…
Durban is renowned for the wide range of restaurants it offers, serving everything from typical local curries to fresh seafood and famous South African steaks. The restaurant scene…