• This blueberry walnut crumble contains natural sugar only, packed full of crunchy walnuts, chewy dates and of course, refreshing blueberries, this dessert is a perfect low effort bake…

    We’re back with another incredible round up of products that our team has used and loved this month. Our editors favourites include everything from wines to food and unique home-decor items. Ernie Els Wine Cabernet Sauvignon is in the DNA of Ernie Els Wines and most of their property is dedicated to this variety. Their latest Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 vintage is wonderfully energetic with a lingering, pleasant lead pencil finish. Rich red fruit flavours combine with the earthy herbaceousness, adding some complexity to the wine. Youthful, yet serious, this wine is carefully crafted in its intended style: fruity,…

    Here’s a recipe for a delicious dessert that’s sweet, a little spicy and a little caffeinated! What more could you ask for? (Serves 6) INGREDIENTS 375ml chai tea* 60g sugar 2 strips orange peel 2 cinnamon sticks 6 cardamom pods 2 star anise 5 black peppercorns 6 pears FOR THE BUTTERSCOTCH COFFEE SAUCE 75g castor sugar 40g butter 15ml espresso coffee 275ml thick cream TO SERVE Whipped cream, crème fraiche or ice cream 1. Place the water, sugar, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, star anise and peppercorns in a pot, just big enough to hold the pears. 2. Bring…

    Making a basic homemade sauce is simple and worth the effort. So, if you have ingredients laying around and you don’t know what to make, then make and master these top 4 simple sauces! Quick & easy mayonnaise  The Humble mayonnaise! The one sauce I think we all have in our fridge that is so versatile,  it’s scary! From using it as a spread, to loading it into your baked goods for a delicious and moist cake, making your own homemade mayonnaise is definitely a must-try. When it comes to making homemade mayo, a lot of different flavours can…

    Flavoured salts are products always seen in the isles of Delicatessens; beautiful (small) bottles dressed up with dainty labels and a generous price tag. Now, we won’t be going too out there and making Seaweed flavoured slat, but I can guarantee you there are many simple ingredients you can find in your kitchen cupboards that will make some exciting flavoured salts for half the price. How to make your own flavoured salts Salt and flavour ratios Starting out with the ratios, the general idea is to use 1/4 cup of kosher or sea salt and add in about 1 teaspoon…