• If you don’t already know how, we’re teaching you how to fold a linen napkin this week. With minimal effort and maximum style, these bow ties make for perfect modern table decor. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Square napkins Napkin rings Step 1: Iron out a square napkin. Step 2: Fold the napkin in half once from opposite corners. Turn it so the longest side is at the top and the point faces down. Step 3: Fold up the bottom point about 2–3 cm. Step 4: Fold over the top towards the point twice. Step 5: Turn the bottom half up and over the top,…

    In celebration of its 21st anniversary, Capsicum Culinary Studio, South Africa’s leading culinary school with seven campuses nationwide, is giving away a staggering 21 bursaries in its Capsicum Culinaire Challenge competition. The bursaries include the one-year Professional Chef Programme, the one-year Professional Patisserie Programme; and the six-month Foundational Cookery Programme (6-month programme). To enter, interested parties should go to the Capsicum Culinary Studio website, click on the Celebrating 21 tab and: Provide their personal details and contact information. Specify which campus where they wish to study. Indicate which programme-specific bursary they are applying for. Write a motivation of no more than 500 words explaining why…

    There’s nothing worse than prepping a gorgeous fruit platter only to see your apple slices turn brown before you can even serve them. It’s one of those little frustrations that I think we’ve come across whether we’re packing lunchboxes, hosting a brunch, or preparing a snack for the kids. Luckily, there are a few simple tricks to prevent browning—so your apples stay crisp, fresh-looking, and just as appetising as when you first sliced them. Why do apples brown? The browning process starts when the inner flesh of an apple is exposed to air. This reaction, known as enzymatic browning, occurs…

    If you are like me and enjoy indulging in the culinary adventure that is rice dishes, then the brown tiny nutritional earthy taste of lentils is one that should surely get those taste buds excited. Lentils are extremely delicious whether paired with a juicy salad or a breyani dish, they are always welcomed in my household. At times it can be challenging to cook lentils, especially if they turn mushy.   We provide a guide on how to prepare your lentils to get that perfect consistency every time. 1.) Soak overnight:  Give your lentils some time to soak overnight…