Fennel, rye & raisin bread A must try bread recipe! PREP TIME 20 minutes + 1.5 hours rising | COOK TIME 40 minutes | SERVES 10 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 3 tsp (10 g) dried yeast 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil 2 baby fennel bulbs 2 ¼ cups wholemeal spelt flour 1 ½ cups rye flour 3 tsp sea salt flakes 3 tsp fennel seeds, toasted 140 g raisins METHOD PLACE yeast, honey and 1 ½ cups lukewarm water in a jug; stir until yeast dissolves. Stand in a warm place for 10 minutes or until frothy.…
We all have our own comfort movies to watch over the weekend, and one studio that never misses with their heartfelt movies is Studio Ghibli. From My Neighbour Totoro…
As the ninth largest whisky market in the world, South Africa imports 42 million bottles of Scotch whisky every year. And while strict global regulations on Scotch production have ensured premium standards are maintained across the international stage, the latest introduction of a new spirit category in the South African market – the ‘whisky aperitif’, has local distillers rejoicing. No longer restricted by traditional rules made for outdated whisky-drinking stereotypes, this new classification has opened the doors for more adventurous distillers to deliver a warm, grain whisky at the heart, that is amplified with local flavours. Industry leader Toor Whisky…
Watermelon & lime quencher Summer is here, so why not indulge in this thirst quenching watermelon drink? Plus…you get to eat the watermelon when it’s finished! PREP TIME…
The sparkling wines are amongst the stars of the Robertson Winery family. They impress from start to finish with sophisticated and attractive packaging and deliciously vibrant flavours carried by a gentle sparkle. All four variants are best enjoyed with flavoursome canapés and served well chilled. To toast to the end of 2022, Robertson Winery is giving you the chance to win a Sparkling hamper filled with a bottle of Robertson Winery Sparkling Brut, a crisp white champagne-style wine, a gorgeous kitchen apron, a wine bottle stopper, and an elegant ice bucket, all to the value of R950. Ts & Cs Apply.…
Enter now and stand a chance to win a wine safari with Waterford Estate valued at R15 000 for you and five friends. Congratulations to the lucky winner…
Ina Paarman’s chocolate tart with mixed berries A deliciously decadent chocolate tart using bright and cheerful mixed berries. If you have a loose-bottomed flan tin, use it to make this tart. The pecan crust will crisp up beautifully and complement the tart perfectly. We have added Amarula liqueur to the mousse, but you can replace it with the same amount of cold, strong black coffee. SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS PECAN CRUST 1 cup (100 g) pecan nuts 11 Tennis biscuits 4 T (60 ml) soft brown sugar ½ t (2,5 ml) ground cinnamon 5 T (75 ml) melted butter MOUSSE…
Turkish delight & thyme cocktail Made with 12 rare botanicals inspired by the ancient spice route of Africa, Inspirit is infused with cardamom and juniper notes that complement…
Summer is the season to enjoy live music and fresh farm air in the beautiful outdoors. You won’t want to miss an evening of chilled-out, laid-back sounds while the sun sets over Spier Werf. Between 18h00 and 20h00, you can dance, tap your feet, lounge on the lawn and spend quality time with friends and family. Mapumba Cilombo is bringing the tunes to entertain you. The multi-skilled musician – he’s a singer, songwriter, guitarist and DJ – hails from Congo and has spent time in Zambia before arriving in South Africa. Inspired by folk melodies and Afropop, Mapumba’s international sound…
More and more South Africans choose to keep their cool as the party season hots up. Diaries are filling up and while this time of the year is…