Marsala & fig cake with poached quince syrup The perfect hearty Christmas dessert. PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 4.5 hours | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS Poached quince 5 medium quinces 4 ½ cups caster sugar 3 cups water 2 cups rosé wine 2 vanilla beans, split lengthways (or 10ml vanilla extract) Marsala cake 250 g soft dried figs, finely chopped ½ cup marsala 125 g butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 150 g self-raising flour 75 g plain flour ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ cup sour cream METHOD For the poached quince…
The culinary panorama in the Mother City has been elevated with the opening of Urchin Restaurant located at The Hyatt Regency Cape Town on Buitengracht Street. There is…
Stand the chance to win one of 10 hampers of delicious honey sweet treats from Uju! Congratulations to our winners! Renuka Lallbahadur Angie Phillips Aanisah Abdool Hameed Susan Rosendorff Anke Wilhelm Edith Yun Naboweyah Ebrahim Danielle Smith Rochelle Singram Yvette Van Der Berg Uju is a unique and patented gummy sweetie made from pure local honey. With three delicious flavours – original, almond, and ginger – you’ll have the perfect gift for yourself or somebody special (if you’re willing to share). They’re vegetarian and cruelty free, making them the conscious choice for a guilt-free snack. View this post on Instagram…
Berry sorbet champagne floats Romance in a glass. These berry sorbet champagne floats are bubbling over with romantic glamour. They’re the perfect chilled addition to a special night.…
One of the most obvious signs that summer/festive season in South Africa is approaching, is the surge of large family gatherings. Usually, these get-togethers are accompanied by ample food and drinks. This festive season, South African families can amplify the spirit of family, food and sharing by using the new homeware range collaboration with chef and award-winning author, The Lazy Makoti, available on Woolworths shelves from the end of November. Like other family gatherings, weddings are popular this time of the year and we all know abo-mamazala always have a lot to say! With this range, their mouths will be…
Sense of Place is the go-to wine this festive season. Sense of Place by Stellenbosch Hills comprises three wines: an exceptional red, white and bubbly. To promote their…
Georgia East, highly respected cook, writer, food stylist, photographer and author of West Coast Wander and her beautiful blog East Afternoon, has shared her delicious recipe for Crayfish Risotto. “Sustainably sourced crayfish bathed in a rich paprika browned butter adds a hint of spice to plump arborio rice simmered in homemade seafood stock. Pairing the risotto with Krone Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut brings out the crayfish’s delicate flavour – the Cap Classique is used both in as well as to pair with the final dish,” says Georgia. “Use sustainably harvested West Coast Rock Lobster (Jasus lalandii) or opt for farmed…
Over the festive season we enjoy spoiling our loved ones with something special. Wine is a always treasured gift, especially when it comes carefully curated and elegantly packaged…
In our vegan substitutes article, we lauded cashew cream as a brilliant alternative to dairy cream due to its neutral flavour and amazing texture. Whilst cashew cream is slowly making its way onto the shelves of our grocery stores, it can still be quite hard to come by. Luckily, it’s super simple to whip up for yourself at home. Cashew cream is perfect for those who don’t enjoy the taste of coconut cream, and has the added bonus of being cholesterol-free and full of important vitamins and minerals. It is extremely versatile, and can be made from just raw cashews…
‘Don’t be afraid of colour’ is something we’ve all heard countless times this year. Whether it came from fashion influencers, beauty gurus, or decor and design authorities, we’ve been instructed…