Read about the wonders of sumac and get adventurous with your cooking by incorporating it into your food. Sumac is a spice known for its deep crimson colour and crushed beaded texture. Widely used in Middle-Eatern households, some may not yet know about this incredibly versatile spice and the rich history that comes with it. The Sumac spice is made by harvesting sumac berries found growing in clusters at the top of long branches of sumac trees. These trees are populated in regions throughout East Asia, along the Mediterranean and even in North America. The sumac berries harvested for spice…
Nutella pastry twists A quick, easy and delicious treat idea using only 3 ingredients! PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 20 minutes | TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes…
Vegetarian chilli with guacamole A wholesome vegetarian meal if you are looking to try something new! TOTAL TIME 45minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 celery stalks 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped 2 fresh red chillies, finely chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp fresh oregano leaves 2 cups vegetable stock 400 g 70% dark chocolate, grated 400 g tinned four-bean-mix, grain and rinsed 1 tbsp sugar ¾ cup finely grated mature cheddar cheese 156…
Espresso martini The rich chocolatey character of The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey is superb in a Dark Espresso Surprise, Dark Silkie’s take on an espresso martini. Bringing…
Nothing says summer like a get-together in the sun! Use our five tips to host a beautiful garden tea party: 1. Make use of your own flowers. There’s no need to blow your budget on beautiful blooms if you have a garden full of flowers at your disposal. Use them to fill a couple of little vases in one long line down the middle of the table. This creates a modern, eye-catching centrepiece. You can also skip flowers completely and fill vases with fruit. 2. Surprise your guests with a tea twist! Treat your guests to a tea they’ve never tried,…
South Africa’s aspiring tavern chefs will test their culinary skills over the coming months in a competition designed to promote food serving in taverns and combat binge drinking…
Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Italy, Syria – and Prieska? It’s not the first place you think of when you hear the word ‘pistachios’ but it should be! Katelyn Allegra aka The Kate Tin travels to the Northern Cape to visit South Africa’s first pistachio farm. Written by Katelyn Allegra ‘Beware of the kudus’, was the message that popped up on my phone from Rina Coetzee. I was on the long road to Prieska which winds from the Western Cape through the Cedarberg and into the Northern Cape. It is a breathtaking trip but one that many people thought I was, erm,…
Cocoa, fig and pistachio date balls TIME: 20 mins + 1 hr, to firm up | MAKES: about 16 balls Place 12 dried dates (soaked in boiling water…
Black horn cocktail Taste the veld, save the rhino, with SA’s premium gin. Infused with botanicals that transport your senses to the South African veld, Cape Town Black Rhino Gin takes a walk on the wild side in support of the endangered rhino. Doing your bit for nature conservation is as easy as pouring an ice-cold G&T this summer. A gin designed by the Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company to speak to the spirit of the South African wild, every sale of Cape Town Black Rhino Gin includes a donation towards saving the rhino and other endangered South African species…
The Spice Route is truly a venue that has something for every member of the family – guaranteed! For the kids, the play area is what dreams are…