• Beetroot & ginger slushy Enjoy this thirst quenching Beetroot & ginger slushy while you soak up the sun! PREP TIME 5 min | MAKES 2 cups |  VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 1 beetroot (200 g), peeled, cut into wedges  2 carrots (240 g), unpeeled, chopped coarsely  2 red-skinned apples (300 g), unpeeled, chopped coarsely 2 cm piece fresh ginger (10 g), peeled, grated finely METHOD PUSH beetroot, carrot and apple through a juice extractor into a jug and stir in the ginger. TOP with crushed ice and serve immediately.  FOOD TEAM TIP  This drink helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. …

    No-waste vegetable soup A tasty and warm way to clear out the fridge! PREP TIME 20 min, plus cooling | COOK TIME 50 min |SERVES 6 | GLUTEN FREE | HEALTHY | LOW CARB | LOW SUGAR | VEGETARIAN  INGREDIENTS ½ cup oil 1 leek, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small cauliflower, leaves reserved, florets and stalk chopped 3 litres vegetable stock 1 bunch spinach, stalk and leaves separated, coarsely chopped 1 loaf stale sourdough bread, half sliced, half torn 2 tsp cumin seeds ½ cup double cream yoghurt METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180ºC.…

    Classic rosemary & garlic focaccia The perfect warm and hearty starter! TOTAL TIME 1 hour 15 min + proofing & cooling | SERVES 8  INGREDIENTS 15 garlic cloves, peeled  1 cup olive oil 2 ⅔ cup flour  2 tsp sea salt flakes  1 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp dried yeast 1 ¼ cups warm water, approximately 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves METHOD COMBINE garlic and oil in a pot over low heat, making sure garlic is completely covered by oil. Bring to a gentle simmer; cook for 20 minutes until garlic is soft but not mushy. Remove…

    To celebrate World Vegan Month, we chatted to Emma van Zyl, founder of The Skinnie Chef, to find out all about her brand and her range of unique vegan products. What sparked the idea to create The Skinnie Chef range of products? There were so many little things that lead me to create these products. The first is, I have a very big sweet tooth and decided to transition to the healthier side of life. I started experimenting baking delicious treats using vegetables and fruits and absolutely loved it, and I loved sharing the treats with people and shocking them…

    Come experience the magic of the Durbanville Wine Valley in one convenient location! On Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 November 2022, The Village Square in Durbanville will be hosting the region’s first ever Wine on the Square dorpsfees. With 13 wineries from the prestigious Durbanville region and nine Village Square restaurants participating in the event, it’s bound to be a feast for the senses. Adding to this, an array of local musicians are set to keep the atmosphere festive with foot-tapping live performances throughout the weekend. Visitors can look forward to tasting and purchasing wines by De Grendel, Diemersdal, D’Aria,…