The vegan community has been flying its flag high and proud in the Mother City. We’re not quite sure when it began, but we’re certainly not complaining. A bunch of vegan-friendly restaurants, coffee shops, waffle houses, and ice cream parlours have been popping up on almost every corner. Here are 4 vegan-friendly ice cream spots every Capetonian needs to get to ASAP: Ditto Ice Cream & Waffle House Made from Cape Town’s favourite oat milk, Oh Oat m*lk, Ditto ice cream recently became the dairy-free alternative everyone’s been talking about! Deliciously creamy and indistinguishable from dairy, whether you’re vegan or…
Black horn cocktail Taste the veld, save the rhino, with SA’s premium gin. Infused with botanicals that transport your senses to the South African veld, Cape Town Black Rhino…
Crêpes with pan-fried orange, pear, caramel and granadilla The perfect, sweetest end to a Valentine’s dinner. SERVES 2 | TOTAL TIME 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 pack frozen pancakes 2 tbsp butter 2 oranges, peeled and sliced 2 pears, cored and sliced 1 bottle sore bought caramel mascarpone, to serve granadilla pulp, to serve icing sugar, to dust METHOD DEFROST 4 frozen pancakes according to packaging instructions. HEAT a large frying pan over medium heat and add butter. To the pan, add oranges and pears and fry until soft, about 5 – 10 minutes. Add a large drizzle of…
Cheesy boerewors chilli dogs With crispy onions, sweet potato wedges and PERinaise. PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 40 mins | SERVES: 4 https://youtu.be/q2jkln1Ui1Y INGREDIENTS Nando’s Garlic…
Miso and ginger whole fish How about this yummy miso and ginger whole fish! HANDS-ON TIME 15min | TOTAL TIME 45-50 min | SERVES 4 | HEALTHY INGREDIENTS 1⁄4 cup miso paste 2 tsp grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 chilli, finely chopped ⅓ cup water 2 tbsp mirin 1 large whole local fish 4 limes, halved 2 spring onions, curled 5-6 sugar snap peas, halved Coriander, to serve Basil, to serve METHOD COMBINE the miso, ginger, garlic, chilli, water and mirin. RUB the fish with the glaze and place it between a braai grid. BRAAI your fish…
Healthier banana bread The only thing better than banana bread is a healthier version for a guilt-free treat. This quick and easy recipe is guaranteed to impress the…
Head over heels and upside down for mangoes Nature’s bounties, like flowers and fruits, have long been used as secret symbols of love, and none more fittingly than fragrant mangoes, which are grown and adored throughout Africa. The fruit is originally from Southeast Asia, where over the centuries, it has become part of the mythology of love as the ancient Hindu cupid, Kamadeva, is said to have a mango blossom in one of his arrows. But there’s no need to rely solely on the lore of love this Valentine’s Day because delicious, ripe mangoes are in season in South Africa…
Nestled at the foot of the superbly rehabilitated Bain’s Kloof Pass is a sparkling little gem not to be missed if you’re headed to the Breede Valley. Just…
Here are some tips and tricks to use up a few speciality ingredients you may be using this season. Fruit & veggies Blend leftover berry pulp and seeds into your morning smoothie, or swirl into yoghurt or oats for a fruity finish. Add discarded tomato cores and seeds to your favourite tomato pasta, stew, bolognese or other tomato-based sauce. Grow avocado pits as a fun DIY project with the kids. Zested an orange? Enjoy freshly squeezed orange juice with your breakfast Clean out juiced grapefruit skins and place flat in a muffin tin like bowls. Prepare a sachet of…
The ‘Japandi’ interior style has been steadily climbing the ranks in interior design since COVID-19 swept our shores in 2020, along with similar trends embracing the natural side…