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    Zero waste ideas for speciality ingredients

    Here are some tips and tricks to use up a few speciality ingredients you may be using this season. Fruit & veggies Blend leftover berry pulp and seeds into your morning smoothie, or swirl into yoghurt or oats for a fruity finish. Add discarded tomato cores and seeds to your favourite tomato pasta, stew, bolognese or other tomato-based sauce. Grow avocado pits as a fun DIY project with the kids. Zested an orange? Enjoy freshly squeezed orange juice with your breakfast Clean out juiced grapefruit skins and place flat in a muffin tin like bowls. Prepare a sachet of…

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    Inverroche bespoke gin and Bee&Bee’s

    Most of you might have seen or heard about the award winning Inverroche gin. We were invited to the home of Inverroche, in Still Bay, a small town just outside of George in the Western Cape. We went on a tour of the Still Bay area and experienced all the Inverroche distillery had to offer. About Inverroche Inverroche is a French inspired gin that is not only award winning, but also known for its distinct flavour and unique packaging. Founder Lorna Scott studied gin and decided to start her own gin brand inspired by nature. Inverroche gin is mostly made…

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    Booze-free tiramisu

    This festive season, South African’s can celebrate with Lyre’s, the world’s most awarded, ‘impossibly crafted’ premium quality non-alcoholic spirits’ brand. The range gives the perfect elevated drink experience whether gifting or serving as part of any occasion. Whether it’s for loved ones, in-laws, or just fixing up yours truly, you’ll find Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits a rather advent-ageous gift option. Booze-free tiramisu Try this alcohol-free tiramisu recipe, which uses Lyre’s Coffee Originale and Lyre’s American Malt to give you the same flavour but with none of the booze. INGREDIENTS  180 ml black coffee (preferably espresso) 40 g castor sugar 60 ml *Lyre’s…

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    WHAT’S ON: Summer has started at Waterford Estate

    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, Waterford Estate is proud to share their selection of summer-style wines with visitors from both near and far.  Summer-style wines Proudly offering an estate collection including crowd favourites like the Waterford Rose-Mary – an elegant incarnation of a Blanc de Noir made with Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Malbec, Cinsaut, Tempranillo and Sangiovese cultivars and ideal for the sunny days to follow.  For lovers of Chenin blanc, the ‘Waterford Old Vine Chenin blanc’ boasts grapes…

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    Drunken mocha mousse tartlets
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    Drunken mocha mousse tartlets

    Drunken mocha mousse tartlets Creamy, cold mocha mousse in a light and delicious pastry tart. PREP TIME 40 minutes | COOK TIME 15 minutes + cooling & refrigeration | MAKES 24 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 6 sheets shortcrust pastry ¼ cup brandy 2 tsp powdered gelatine ½ cup milk ½ tbsp instant coffee granules 75 g dark chocolate (85% cocoa) 2 egg yolks ¼ cup caster sugar ⅔ cup heavy cream ⅓ cup cocoa 125 g raspberries You will need A 9cm round cutter 24 x 4cm mini fluted brioche pans METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Grease 24…

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    Plan your holiday menu with Woolies’ festive foods

    One thing is true about South Africans, we love a good time, and it’s safe to say that nothing will be different this festive season. Whether you are the host with the most, the enthusiastic braai master, or you simply want a tasty treat for your me-time, Woolies has got you covered with new food ideas and a smorgasbord of flavour! Sweet or savoury, there’s a little something for everyone. Here’s what’s on the menu: Starters/Snacks Deli entertaining and snacking Let’s get your braai or dinner party off to a deli-cious start with Woolworths’ new deli patés and rice bites,…

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    4 Must-pack picnic snacks

    Summer is here, and that means more time outdoors with family and friends. There is nothing better than a picnic in the park, on the mountain, or at the beach. Try these quick tasty, sweet and savoury treats from Rhodes Quality the next time you are packing a picnic basket to head outdoors: from a gherkin cheese ball to crispy chicken and avo wraps or Hawaiian pizza pancakes, jam filled shortbread cookies or a chickpea trail mix; there’s something for everyone. These snacks you’re about to see would also be great for checking out some of the easy hiking trails…

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    Friendly ghost meringues in a death-by-chocolate mousse graveyard
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    7 Spooky treats for a Halloween feast

    Halloween is around the corner, so we’re sharing our best spooky-themed treats to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for fun recipes for the kids to make, trick-or-treat goodie bag spoils, or even a traditional toffee apple recipe for Halloween party guests – we’ve got you covered with our 7 must-try desserts. ‘Friendly ghost’ meringues in a death-by-chocolate mousse graveyard with peanut butter tombstones Ghoulish sweets come to life with this spooky display of ghost meringues and peanut butter tombstones. They’re fun for kids and adults alike! Black sesame whoopie pies What would Halloween be without spiders? These chocolate spider treats double…

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    How to make Slice & bake biscuits
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    How to make Slice & bake biscuits

    How to make Slice & bake biscuits No need to laboriously roll out dough and cut out cookies, these slice-and-bake biscuits save on time and effort. Pick from 4 scrumptious flavour options to make a cookie for every craving!  TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 min + refrigeration | MAKES 48  INGREDIENTS 250 g Butter 1 ¼ cups, plus 1 tbsp extra, Icing sugar 2 tsp Vanilla essence 2 cups Flour ½ cup Rice flour ⅓ cup Cornflour 2 tbsp Milk METHOD BEAT butter, sugar and vanilla together in a bowl until pale and fluffy. Stir in combined sifted flours, in two batches, then milk until…

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    101 to a homemade yeast starter
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    The ultimate starter “101” guide

    Joburg-based master baker Babette Kourelos of Babette’s Bread rises to the occasion and answers all our questions about making a starter (fresh home-made yeast) By Babette Kourelos of Babette’s Bread Photographs by Annalize Nel and Babette Kourelos Q1. How do I make a sourdough starter and approximately how much starter is required for a standard-sized loaf? A1. To make a standard-size loaf of bread, you will require between 50g and 100g of ripe and refreshed starter. You can make your own sourdough starter by mixing flour and water together and leaving the mixture to ferment. This mixture (which is a…

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    Fudgey sweet potato brownies
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    Fudgey sweet potato brownies

    Fudgey sweet potato brownie  PREP TIME 30 min | COOK TIME 1 hour | MAKES 14  Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegan INGREDIENTS 1 orange sweet potato (400g), roughly chopped 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds 180g 70% dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1 cup caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 cup almond flour ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda ¼ cup chopped almonds For the avocado icing 1 large ripe avocado 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp pure maple syrup METHOD PLACE sweet potato in a pot with enough cold…

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    WATCH: coffee, cake and cat cuddles at Africa’s first cat café
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    WATCH: coffee, cake and cat cuddles at Africa’s first cat café

    WATCH: coffee, cake and cat cuddles at Africa’s first cat café South Africa’s first cat café is rescuing feline friends from the Western Cape and giving them a special home where cat-lovers can visit them. And while you’re there, you can stock up on all sorts of cute cat goodies and humans can enjoy tasty treats. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8fuRVkrRQ Local resident and retired academic, Valerie Steinmann, spent the best part of the last 20 years travelling the world. It was in Thun, Switzerland that she came across “a true cat lover’s shop”. Enchanted by her discovery, Valerie’s passion for “all things…

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    White coffee and coconut ice cream
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    White coffee and coconut ice cream

    White coffee and coconut ice cream CELEBRATE WORLD COFFEE DAY . Try this White coffee and coconut ice cream .The wonderful trick to this ice cream is that it appears to be vanilla, but instead has a bold coffee flavour. The secret? Soaking the coffee beans in coconut cream overnight to infuse all of the taste but none of the colour. Recipe, styling and photography by Katelyn Allegra MAKES 2L| 20 mins + overnight, to infuse and 6 hrs/overnight, to freeze INGREDIENTS 3 x 400ml tins coconut cream 180g whole coffee beans, roasted + extra crushed beans, to garnish 100g…

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    Lindt LINDOR launches limited-edition Heritage design

    Lindt LINDOR launches limited-edition Heritage design In celebration of Mzansi’s rich and diverse heritage, Lindt has launched an exclusive limited-edition Heritage-inspired Lindt LINDOR packaging that symbolises South Africa’s unique beauty. An illustrated design of South Africa’s iconic national flower, the Protea. The Protea symbolises the continuous change and transformation of the various cultures among the people of South Africa. It represents South Africa’s unique beauty, and the flowering of our nation, and through the limited-edition heritage-inspired design, Lindt celebrates South Africa and encourages the spirit of giving. Being a true chocolate favourite that is close to many chocolate-lovers hearts, Lindt…

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    Gloriously, gorgeous Grootbos
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    Glorious, gorgeous Grootbos

    Glorious, gorgeous Grootbos Effortlessly tucked away between mountain, sea and forest, Grootbos Nature Reserve is the epitome of luxury and relaxation. With numerous awards and accolades, it’s easy to see why Grootbos was voted as the best hotel in South Africa for 2022. The award winning, 5-star luxury eco-reserve has everything that a dream holiday is made of, namely mountain, sea and forest. Unobtrusive to the environment around it and built with an innate respect for the land, Grootbos is the epitome of the awe-striking Western Cape nature at its best.  First impressions The magic of Grootbos began for me…

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