Braised beef short ribs with mash This Braised beef short ribs with mash recipe is the perfect way to spoil your family with a delicious Sunday meal. INGREDIENTS BRAISED BEEG SHORT RIBS WITH MASH 2kg beef short ribs 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 carrot , peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp sugar 1 ½ tbsp flour 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed stalk discarded 1 ½ cups red wine 3 ½ cups beef stock 3 bay leaves 8-12 small pearl onions 6-12Baby carrots PARMESAN…
The Wonderbag is up for yet another accolade; the Food Planet Prize rewards excellence in environmental-based food innovation. South Africa (14 September 2022) – Wonderbag, a South-African-based startup founded…
Love at first bite with P!ckers by McCain In an effort to meet the demand for quality shared meal options, McCain’s latest appetiser addition, P!ckers, will help restaurants offer consumers quality shared meal options. The post-pandemic era has seen a shift in consumer food culture trends as consumers are eager to connect, create social interactions, experiment, and enjoy food with others. Adding McCain’s delicious appetisers to the occasion is a great way to elevate the fun. The brand has tapped into emerging consumer trends and the surge in demand for shared meals. Its mission is to help restaurants stay on…
Gluten-free muesli bars We’ve put together these gluten-free muesli bars for when you’re next looking for a guilt-free treat! MAKES 10| HANDS-ON TIME 15 min|TOTAL TIME 1 hour…
Vegan restaurants serving mouth-watering breakfast When it comes to vegan and vegetarian dining, the Mother City has quickly become full of places to grab a healthy plant-based bite to eat thanks to the major traction plant-based eating has gained over the past few years. But, while vegetarian dining is relatively easy to find, strictly vegan restaurants are not. And when you’re tummy’s empty and you’re looking for your first meal of the day, endless-searching could become a little frustrating. Here are five vegan restaurants to keep in mind for mouth-watering breakfasts: Nourish’d Nourish’d is a plant-based, zero-waste café and juicery…
Paneer, chickpea and vegetable curry This Paneer, chickpea and vegetable curry recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less – but that doesn’t mean that you’ll skimp…
How to make floral ice cubes IT’S SPRING!! Floral ice cubes are an easy and impactful way to beautify drinks or ice buckets. Here’s how to do it. 1. Use only edible flowers. If sourcing from a store, make sure they haven’t been treated with any chemicals. Likewise if picking from your own garden. Try orchids, nasturtiums, pansies and snapdragons. 2. The next step is to prepare your water. To make clear ice, use distilled water that has been boiled and then cooled. This helps to remove impurities, which can cause cloudiness and air bubbles in the cubes. 3. A…
Get to know Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen! A household name – and for good reason! Being the first South African chef to obtain a Michelin star, Jan is…
How to make Rooibos chai sugar body scrub Here is a home-made Rooibos chai sugar body scrub treats for the wonderful women in your life…the perfect gift of selfceare INGREDIENTS 440g brown sugar ½ cup olive/almond/deodorised coconut oil ¼ cup Rooibos tea leaves 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves Pinch ground cardamom 1 thumb-size piece fresh ginger 2 tbsp honey METHOD MIX all of the ingredients together until combined. Place in airtight jars and store at room temperature. TO USE rub all over your body, hands or lips, then wash off with warm water. Made this…
Once in a while, we may feel uneasy or “hangry” because we haven’t had a meal; however, when it comes to your mood, your food choices and feelings…