The traditional Christmas meal is often centred around meat, leaving vegetarians and vegans to make-do with a hardly handful of starters or side dishes (or sometimes nothing at all)! If you are catering for someone who doesn’t eat meat, or simply want to try and incorporate more plant-based foods into your Christmas cooking, we have put together some suggestions for meat-free dishes to serve this festive season. Starters Spinach and ricotta Christmas tree Baked Camembert with honey-roasted grapes, almonds and puff-pastry shards Baked vegan feta Spinach, Blue Cheese and Walnut Puffs Mains Beet Wellington with balsamic reduction Whole baked cauliflower…
Give your favourite festive season recipes a moreish taste twist with the Cape Herb & Spice range of versatile and naturally delicious products – the quickest, easiest way…
Allesverloren Wine Estate this year marks a truly rare and historic milestone, celebrating with the release of a new wine. It was 150 years ago that the Malan Family acquired the land that has been under its custodianship ever since. A host of pioneering successes was set in motion, including high-level representation in directing South Africa’s wine industry for many years; the establishment of Portuguese wine grape varieties in South Africa; and, the establishment of one of the most beloved global wine brands. This year also marks the end of Allesverloren’s successful 53-year distribution contract with Distillers Corporation, now Distell.…
Try this delicious apple jelly glazed butternut with extraordinary flavours for festive times. Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 2 medium butternut, cut into wedges and seeded 6 Tbsp Staffords Apple…
The term ‘mindfulness’ is thrown around like confetti at a wedding, but there’s more to it than just a passing phrase. Keep reading for 7 ways to create a more mindful home. The Minimalist Seeker A Minimalist Seeker is focused on living a less complicated and cluttered lifestyle. Think of all the ‘Marie Kondo’ing’ that took place in the past few years or the better understanding of essential or non-essential products. A mindful home also emphasises activities, such as regular exercise, cooking and baking from scratch. Spending time alone or family or close friends has become paramount, and the ‘slow…
The team behind highly acclaimed FYN restaurant launches casual, authentic ramen house in Cape Town. Ramen lovers in Cape Town will soon be slurping handmade noodles and tipping…
Baked chicken with tomato and squash A simple and delicious dinner for 2! TOTAL TIME 50 minutes | SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 1 medium fennel bulb, cut into wedges 1 tbsp olive oil 1 x 150 g chicken breast fillets 125 g truss cherry tomatoes, cut into 2 clusters 150 g yellow patty pan squash, halved 1 tsp balsamic glaze 2 tbsp fresh baby basil leaves 2 x 65 g slices sourdough bread, char-grilled METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200°C. Line a small, shallow roasting pan with baking paper. PLACE fennel in pan, drizzle with half the oil. Bake for…
Go on a Culinary Adventure to South Africa’s Top Restaurants This Festive Season. Eat your way around South Africa while exploring the culture, history and landmarks of our…
Picture this. You’re seated in a garden, adorned with beautiful potted plants and twinkling lights. All your favourite humans in tow, sharing a crisp bottle of cold bubbly. If that’s not tempting, we don’t know what is! To quench the insatiable thirst we’ve just brought up for you, we’ve scouted three champagne gardens to visit locally this Spring (and Summer!) The Ivy Champage Garden Based in Bedfordview, in Johannesburg, this intimate, relaxing environment shrouded in light, sports incredible views of Johannesburg’s urban forest. Enjoy a sundowner on the rooftop or maybe even a bite to eat from their Afro-Asian inspired…
Easy duck & pink peppercorn rillette The perfect addition to a Christmas snack platter! TOTAL TIME 3 hours + refrigeration | MAKES 1 CUP INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive…