• Little banana coconut cakes Your new favourite dessert! PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 20 minutes | MAKES 24  INGREDIENTS 4 egg whites 60 g butter, melted 50 g coconut sugar 80 g ground almonds 50 g wholemeal self-raising flour 100 g mashed overripe banana  25 g flaked coconut ½ tsp ground cinnamon METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Grease two 12-hole 20ml mini muffin pans. USING a fork, lightly whisk egg whites in a medium bowl until combined. Add butter, coconut sugar, ground almonds and flour; stir until combined. Stir in banana. SPOON mixture into holes;…

    On a lazy Sunday afternoon I found myself at Jordan Restaurant with some family friends. Little did I know that it would be an experience worth writing about. Fine dining at its…finest. For lack of a better word. From a beautiful soft aesthetic, stunning views, and innovative meals, it was a visit to remember. Modern yet traditional aesthetic Upon arrival I was intrigued by the décor. Beautiful branded stoneware that softened the atmosphere and instilled a sense of calm once seated. A hint of what was yet to come. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable, which made the whole meal…

    Braaied chermoula chicken with pea puree Keen for a unique tasting experience this Boxing Day? Try this chermoula chicken with pea puree, perfect for the braai. PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 35 minutes | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS  2 cloves garlic ½ onion 1 red chilli 1 sprig fresh coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1½ tbsp olive oil 8 chicken thigh fillets 100 g snow pea shoots PEA PUREE  500 g frozen baby peas, thawed 25 g butter ¾ cup sour cream METHOD ADD the garlic, onion, chilli, coriander, cumin, paprika and half…

    Frozen berry & yoghurt terrine A glamorous dessert perfect for any after dinner treat. This Frozen berry & yoghurt terrine is a show stopper this Christmas and worth the effort. PREP TIME 1 hour | FREEZING TIME 6 hours, plus overnight | Serves 10 You will need to start this recipe the day before. INGREDIENTS RASPBERRY SORBET  250 g frozen raspberries ¼ cup boiling water 1 tbsp glucose syrup 2 tbsp icing sugar YOGHURT SORBET  ½ cup milk ¼ cup caster sugar 1 tbsp glucose syrup ¾ cup full cream yoghurt STRAWBERRY SORBERT 250 g strawberries, halved ¼…

    Inimitable product design, boundless creativity, and of course, solaire yellow…the colour of positivity and the rising sun. This is what exemplifies Veuve Clicquot’s solaire culture, a culture that has given rise to collectible products that embody the spirit of Veuve Clicquot. Enhancing the art of living with beautiful, innovative design is part of the Maison’s past and now, its future too. This year marks 250 years of Veuve Clicquot and with that, a quarter century of solaire culture. In honour of this milestone, Veuve Clicquot has collaborated with Smeg to launch a special version of the FAB28 fridge customised in…