One of the best parts about the festive season is all of the gatherings and parties…but one of the most stressful parts is when you are hosting one of these gatherings yourself. We’ve put together all of the tips that you need to throw the perfect holiday party without raising your stress levels. Make a list It might seem obvious, but putting together a list of what needs to be done is a great way to keep your thoughts in order and get rid of any worry that you might be forgetting something. Lists will also help you keep track…
Summer-style wines, festive gifting and on-site offerings aplenty: Waterford Estate is the place to be this summer. Perfectly timed with the start of December and South Africa’s favourite season,…
Spinach & ricotta gnocchi A delicious vegetarian dinner idea! TOTAL TIME 45 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 large orange sweet potato, chopped coarsely 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges cooking-oil spray 200 g baby spinach leaves 500 g firm fresh ricotta 1 cup finely grated parmesan ½ cup plain all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 80 g butter, chopped 16 sage leaves METHOD PREHEAT oven to 220°C. PLACE sweet potato and onion onto a baking-paper-lined oven tray. Spray with cooking oil; season. Roast for 30 minutes or until golden…
Stand the chance to win one of 6 bottles of Cape Town Gin from Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company this festive season! Congratulations to our winners! Berrenice…
Making gifts by hand is a cost-effective way to show your loved ones how much you care this festive season. Here, we’ve put together some ideas for thoughtful DIY gifts that you can make for friends and family this Christmas. Homemade cookies Put together a box of iced Christmas cookies, shortbread stars, or just a selection of your favourites as a gift for friends or family. Add some extra festive feeling to the box by wrapping the cookies in red and white ribbon and putting some Christmas chocolates or candy canes amongst the biscuits in the box. Handmade candles Reuse…
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…
Homemade cheat kimchi or red cabbage kimchi Kimchi, a Korean condiment, fermented cabbage pickle, is salty, spicy, tangy and crunchy. PREP TIME 45 minutes + standing & refrigeration | MAKES 3 CUPS INGREDIENTS 1.5 l warm water 1 cup cooking salt 450 g napa cabbage, cut lengthways into wedges, core intact 4 green onions, cut into 10cm lengths ½ cup rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp rice malt syrup 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang) 1 fresh long red chili, seeded, halved lengthways METHOD COMBINE the water and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage…
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…
To celebrate the southern summer season, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Cape Town, will welcome restaurant EDGE to their landmark location and grounds. Led by EDGE Head Chef Vusi Ndlovu and General Manager Absie Pantshwa, the EDGE residency will take over the 60 seated Oasis Bistro and be open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from the 7th of December 2022 until April 2023, with a menu offering contemporary African cuisine. Restaurant EDGE initiates creative collaborations with like-minded partners to produce a holistic celebration of the African continent. Conceptualised by Chef Vusi Ndlovu and inspired by his own heritage and experience,…
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…