• No carb mushroom pizza We want to be healthy and perhaps we’re watching our calorie intake too – here’s a yummy and satisfying meal that will feel like you’re cheating but you’re not! MAKES 1 large pizza | KETO | BANTING | LOW CARB INGREDIENTS Dough 90 g almond flour / ground almonds 125 g mozzarella, grated – (do not use pre grated mozzarella – it gets tossed with starch to keep it from sticking together and will prevent it from melting homogeneously) 2 tbsp cream cheese 1 large egg Toppings 125 ml tomato purée 1 tsp dried herbs…

    Coffee is unanimously the drink of choice when it comes to morning beverages. If you’re like us, you can’t start your day until you’ve had your coffee. Though most of us love and would go to great lengths for that first morning cuppa, some of us still aren’t clued up on the varieties of coffee, and how they differ from one another. That’s what we’re getting into today! One of the most common ways to differentiate coffee is by the roast level. There are two primary roast levels: light and dark. While both types of coffee are made from the…

    Plum and bay crostata with honey Bright, tasty and sweet. Try this Plum and Bay Crostata with honey for the perfect warm after dinner dessert. PREP TIME 15 minutes | TOTAL TIME 55 minutes + refrigeration | SERVES 12  INGREDIENTS PASTRY 2 cups flour 125 g cold butter, cubed 2 tbsp caster sugar ¼ tsp sea salt 2 eggs, beaten lightly PLUM AND BAY CROSTATA WITH HONEY 900 g plums 1 tbsp flour ⅓ cup almond meal ⅓ cup raw caster sugar ¼ cup honey 30 g butter, melted 5 bay leaves 1 egg, beaten lightly 1 tbsp…

    Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with stout and farro The most perfect slow-cooked lamb with the tastiest sides! TOTAL TIME 3 hours 35 minutes + standing | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 1 cup farro 1.7 kg lamb shoulder with bone 2 tbsp olive oil 2 large brown onions, cut into thin wedges 6 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed 8 fresh thyme sprigs ⅓ cup syrup 440 ml Guinness beer 1 cup beef stock ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped coarsely ⅓ cup malt vinegar 400 g potatoes METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 160°C. Place farro in a heatproof bowl; cover with…

    In a world of informal bars and pre-mixed spritzers, the brand-new StrangeLove Cocktail Lounge in Salt River stands out for its distinctive offering of small-batch hand-distilled vodka, gin, agave spirit, rhum agricole (sugarcane-juice rum), and campari-style African Amaro, and its unique menu of curated cocktail and mini-food pairings. The cocktail lounge, sited in what was Hope Distillery’s mezzanine-level tasting room, features pared-back Scandi furnishings in dark hues, lush greenery and wooden finishes. While resident mixologist Decks serves up the carefully selected array of cocktails — which can also be paired with meals from the StrangeLove à la carte snack menu…

    Cake pops Looking for a fun party treat to serve at your next birthday or festive occasion? Try these cheerful cake pops! INGREDIENTS Store-bought or homemade sponge cake…