NATURAL WINE: A NEW WINE TREND? In the past 20 years, the wine industry has experienced an influx of “natural wines” to the market. Credited with the more recent “discovery”, Jenny Lefcourt began importing this wine from France in 2000 to bring a fresh new take to the much loved fermented beverage market. It wouldn’t be surprising to have never heard of this before. Still, those who move in wine circles know that there has been one of the most significant divides within the industry, particularly with the rise of veganism within the population. For those who don’t know what…
What started out as a trend in 1970s American suburbia – then a boxed vanilla cake mix made as a tray bake, poked with holes and the holes…
Rupy Aujla has been on our radar for a few months now and when we heard that he will soon be releasing a new Doctor’s Kitchen book, we knew that we had to sit down with him and get the inside scoop on health, wellness and of course, food. Rupy just launched The Doctor’s Kitchen App where you can find all of his recipes to make eating healthy and living a more holistic life an easier task. How did The Doctors Kitchen start, and what was that shift for you from being a normal doctor to doing this? I started…
We’re here with the official Food&Home conversion chart for all your baking and cooking needs! Now you can easily work out your measurements without having to pause to…
Durbanville Wine Showcases pinotage heritage with Herman Lensing South Africa, Durbanville, July 2022: Durbanville Wine Valley and celebrity chef Herman Lensing have joined forces to give South Africans a winning food and wine combo to celebrate national heritage in September and October. The brief to the acclaimed foodie was simple: create a recipe that highlights the excellence of Durbanville Pinotage. National Heritage Day falls on September 24 while the homegrown cultivar Pinotage is celebrated on the second Saturday of October every year. Melding the two in spirit, Herman – famous as amongst others, a TV show host and cookbook author…
This beetroot and lentil salad is full of healthy, hearty ingredients and packs a flavourful punch perfect for a main or side dish. Beetroot and Lentil Salad with…
TWO GINGERS launches La Primavera to complete their ‘four seasons in one day’ South African Craft Gin portfolio – just in time for Spring! Up and coming artisanal gin company, Gember Distillery, who produces the TWO GINGERS brand, launched their new, spring-inspired gin La Primavera to invited guests, media and VIP’s at an intimate affair at Ginger & Lime food studio on Thursday, 1 September. Not your average gin distillery, friends and founders Simon Cranswick and Wynand de Vries (who are in fact gingers and known affectionately as the Engelsman and die Boerseun) have established themselves as somewhat mavericks in…
Below we share our guide on how to make a green juice or smoothie that is packed with health, nutrition and flavour. One of the best parts about…
Your sweet escape is just a spoonful away LANCEWOOD® launches a new Indulgent Yoghurt range to delight your taste buds Who needs a slice of cake, a slab of chocolate or a box of sweets when you can have the best of both worlds in your fridge? With the launch of its new Double Cream Indulgent Yoghurt, LANCEWOOD®, South Africa’s award-winning dairy manufacturer, offers consumers the ultimate guilt-free indulgence in its most decadent form. Bursting with flavour, this irresistibly creamy new range offers up a truly sweet escape that’s guaranteed to add a little ‘mmm’ to any moment. LANCEWOOD® Marketing…
Creme patissiere, also known as pastry cream, is a luscious, thick and smooth custard that is cooked over the stove until thick and creamy. Eggs, milk, cornflour, sugar…