Several top South African chefs and personalities as well as an award-winning UK chef will take to the stage when The Plant Powered Show returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from May 26 to 28. They include the highly respected English chef, writer and presenter Tom Hunt; the iconic and much-loved Jenny Morris; plant-based African food educator Jane Nshuti; Chef’s Table Cape Town founder Santi Louzan; Western Cape wild foods expert Loubie Rusch; chef, food stylist and editor of TFG’s MyKitchen magazine, Chad January; head baker and owner of vegan bakery Cinnamon Club, Jacques Kruger; qualified nutritional therapist and naturopath, Aliya…
Grande Roche Hotel & Restaurant is one of Paarl’s pride and joys of 31 years, the country hotel and restaurant is a stunning place to splurge on a…
Steaming food is a healthy cooking method that can provide numerous health benefits. READ MORE: What do common cooking terms actually mean? There are several health benefits associated with eating steamed food, Healthshots suggests the following benefits of steaming your food: Retains nutrients: steaming is a gentle cooking method that helps to preserve the nutritional content of the food. It prevents the loss of vitamins and minerals that can occur with other cooking methods such as boiling or frying. Lowers calorie intake: steaming food can help to reduce calorie intake since it doesn’t require any added oils or fats. This makes it…
Cape Town is not only known for its gorgeous landscapes and rich culture but is also home to some of the world’s most delicious wines. Whether you’re a…
Wine is to alcoholic beverages what art galleries are to Instagram. You can’t enjoy it peacefully without someone explaining why you enjoy it. And most of us have most likely made the fateful mistake of attending a wine tasting and bringing the entire event to a haunting silence with: ‘But they all taste the same, to me.’ Wine is a popular alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice but can be made from any fruit juice. This guide will focus on grape wine made from Vitis vinifera species. Wines can be single varietals, made from one type of grape, or blends made…
While R40 for an energy drink may seem quite exorbitant to some, PRIME drinkers may soon have to pay tenfold this amount as the product hit Checkers’ shelves…
Pork chops with strawberry salsa Spice up your BBQ! This Pork Chops with Strawberry Salsa is perfect for an easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed with friends and family. SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 20 min | COOKING TIME 10 min | TOTAL TIME 30 min INGREDIENTS 6 pork loin chops, skin removed and fat trimmed salt and pepper to taste a few sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary 30 ml olive oil 15 ml BBQ basting sauce (your favourite) STRAWBERRY SALSA 200 g fresh strawberries, chopped 10 ml castor sugar 10–15 ml balsamic vinegar (or to…
Are you sick of feeling like a human sugar cube? It’s time to cut down on your sugar intake and take back control of your health. Don’t worry,…
More people than ever are choosing a cup of tea over alcohol, and the generation that’s most likely to make the switch are Millennials aged between 26 and 41. This is according to a recent survey conducted by Mintel – a market intelligence agency that tracks consumer trends around the world. Almost half (49%) of those surveyed in the UK agreed that tea is a good alternative to alcohol, with 55% of Millennials likely to ditch booze in favour of a cup of tea. The high cost of living and wanting to live healthier were cited among the primary reasons…
Indulgently milky, 85% dark and smooth, oozing from a fondant, drizzled with nuts and other goodies or steaming from a mug. Chocolate is addictive in any of its…