Lianne Scher, local food artisan, author and jeweller, has taken artful breadmaking to new heights with her exquisite gallery of sourdough loaves. Baked to perfection, dusted with flour and transformed into her canvas, Scher blends the lines between art and a fresh loaf of bread. From Pablo Picasso on rye to Frida’s Kahlo’s self portrait on sourdough, let’s explore some of the artist baker Lianne Scher’s phenomenal creations: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lianne Scher (@lianne_scher) “I loved doing this sour dough self portrait of Frida Kahlo which was dedicated to Dr Leo Eloesser, 1940.” Says…
The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy has seen many of its alumni rise to stardom over the years of this prestigious international competition. The carefully crafted combination of mentorship,…
On 15 November, the two winners of the Food Planet award from the ten selected finalists from all over the world were announced. The Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize is the largest monetary award in the global food arena and in 2022 it’s now also the world’s biggest environmental award that is all about food. The two change-making initiatives that were deemed most deserving to receive 2 million dollars to scale their impact were Coldhubs from Nigeria and the Global Mangrove Alliance from the USA. Among the ten hopeful finalists was another African based food and environmental solution – South Africa’s…
Braaied prawns with chilli lime dressing Looking for your next show stopping braai dish? Try this Braaied prawns with chilli lime dressing recipe. PREP TIME 20 minutes |…
Bircher muesli bowl Looking for a healthy, but tasty breakfast? Try this Bircher muesli bowl packed with what you need to start your day! You can keep the bircher muesli for 2 days, covered, in the fridge. Serve with yoghurt. TOTAL TIME 25 minutes | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 3 cups almond milk 1 tbsp organic green tea leaves 1 cup rolled oats 100g quinoa flakes 2 tbsp black chia seeds 2 red apples, grated coarsely 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 red apple, extra, sliced thinly ¼ papaya, seeds removed, peeled, cut into 1cm thick slices, then 3cm stars ½ cup almonds, chopped…
Christmas is creeping in on all of us. As much as we all want to sit around the tree merrily and worry-free, let’s be honest, the festive season…
We spy a new festive flavour at The Velvet Cake Co.! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Best Rainbow 🌈 Cake In Town (@thevelvetcakeco) Their Christmas Fairy Loaf is two layers of velvet buttermilk cake joined with cream cheese frosting, coated in Swiss buttercream, and – most importantly – adorned with Christmas sprinkles for some festive cheer. Slice it how you like it for an easy party dessert. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Best Rainbow 🌈 Cake In Town (@thevelvetcakeco) What other festive desserts have you seen popping up…
Peanut butter & honey crunch A tasty vegan sweet treat, perfect for on-the-go! COOK TIME 50 minutes | VEGAN INGREDIENTS 1⁄3 cup smooth natural peanut butter 1⁄4…
Searching for the Orchid that will never die? How about a Bonsai Tree set that you get to put together yourself? In the age of quirky interiors, LEGO’s Botanical Collection couldn’t be more fitting. Move over faux flowers – LEGO’s ‘brick-built blossoms’ are the decor enthusiasts’ latest obsession. Building on LEGO’s debut products from 2021, this year’s collection sees more brick charms in floral form. Sunflowers, Succulents, Roses, Birds of Paradise, the Bonsai Tree, Orchids, Floral Art, and a Flower Bouquet are all up for the discerning yellow thumb’s choice, and each has been designed with an intention true to that of…
Braaied fish flour tortilla pockets with tomato & avocado salsa These tortillas are filled with soft, flaky fish, perfect for a light Sunday lunch. PREP TIME 1 hour…