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    LANCEWOOD® launches a new Indulgent Yoghurt range to delight your taste buds
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    LANCEWOOD® launches a new Indulgent Yoghurt range to delight your taste buds

    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…

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    Chef Herman Lensing Has a New Cookbook!

     Herman Lensing has a new cookbook – Food That Connects To Your Soul Author, food editor and creative stylist behind MasterChef season 4, Herman Lensing is a force to be reckoned with. We caught up with him to chat about his new book, Huiskos and to learn more about what makes him tick.  Congratulations on your new book Food That Connects to Your Soul! What is it about and what was your inspiration behind it?  The new book is all about home cooking and the food we love to eat when we need to feel comfort and free. The book…

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    5 recipes books you must read!
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    5 recipe books that are a must-read!

    Take a look at our 5 recipe books that are a must read! Our cookbook corner cannot be complete without a look at some of these cookbooks that caught our eye! Words by Fatima Saib Paul Hollywood Bake With over 10 years of experience judging the top UK baking shows, Paul Hollywood has finally released his most delectable book yet. From pillowy soft bread to cakes and savoury bakes, Hollywood is intentional about sharing a recipe for everyone. Both amateur and pro bakers will find delight in his array of recipes, including his twist on the nostalgic – like a white…

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    Alcohol and baking
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    Alcohol in baking

    Alcohol and baking, what are the best kinds to use and how to pair flavours… Your breakdown on the best booze in the biz and how to use it effectively in baking Most people enjoy some form of dessert. Whether you’re a chocolate, fruit, meringue, bread or cake person, or even a cheeseboard person, experimenting with alcohol flavours can take your desserts to a completely different level. Other than flavour, alcohol can change the texture of your dessert too. Depending on what flavour and strength you’re going for, you can add alcohol to your dessert before baking, thus resulting…

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    A Good Grilling with Woolworths

    The braai is here to stay, of that there’s no doubt. The connection to a simpler time, a primal past, a companionable coming-together is powerful. Accompanied by the best ingredients available – from Woolworths, of course, it’s a no-brainer. And so it Begins Every continent and every culture has tried to claim the origin of the braai. The Americans shout the loudest, suggesting formal grilling originated there in 1769, when George Washington coined the phrase “barbicue”. In fact, the word “barbecue” comes from the Spanish word for a skottel (barbacoa), and has South American origins, when colonialists noted the curious…

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    Get to know Candice Bodington

    The Food&Home Awards are nearly here (published in the September issue of Food&Home) and we want you to get to know the judges! Candice Bodington, more commonly known as Candibod is a foodie, content creator and social media boffin from Cape Town. Read more to get to know her and find out what makes her tick So, tell us Candice Bodington, how did you get started in food and content creation? While studying nutrition and Instagram entering the scene, I found myself sharing meals and helpful information about nutrition on the platform which in time, became what we call content…

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    Flu-busting foods
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    Flu-busting foods for the colder months

    Your best defense against colds and flu this winter could be your food. Keep infections at bay with  these nutritious and delicious flu-busting foods! Flu-busting Food to keep colds at bay! By Tanya Kovarsky  Recipe and styling by Anna Monali  Photograph by Mark Green It is said that prevention is better than cure and, considering there is still no cure for the common cold, perhaps our best line of defence is to build up our immunity so that we don’t succumb to infection. Good news is that one of the most effective ways to prevent colds and flu is by…

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    Ideas for a perfect picnic

    With Spring just around the corner, we’re getting ready to spend more time in the blossoming outdoors. Whether you prefer to enjoy your time with tea in the garden, lazy picnics in the park or by soaking up the afternoon sun on the beach, use this definitive guide to host the perfect picnic. COMFORT IS KEY Up the ante and make your picnic a five-star affair… Roll out the red carpets: If your picnic is at home, move a Persian or heavy rug outside and scatter with cushions so people can sit comfortably. A couch is even more of a spoil!…

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    How to make nut butter
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    How to make nut butter at home

    We’re nuts for nut butter! This is everything you need to know to make your own delicious nut butter blends in the comfort of your home. Nut butters have seen a huge spike in popularity over the last few years, especially with the movement towards protein and plant-based foods. What if we told you that you can make nut butter at home that is tastier and cheaper than store-bought? It’s so simple to make that you don’t even need a recipe. So, what are you waiting for? Whip out your food processor and let’s get blending! STEP 1: ROAST…

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    How to make Homemade Honeycomb

    Have you ever really wanted to make honeycomb, but are too intimidated to work with sugar? Well we are here to take you through the process you step by step showing you how to make the most delicious homemade golden honeycomb, perfect to snack on or to give as a gift! Homemade Golden Honeycomb INGREDIENTS 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp baking soda METHOD GREASE and line a 16x16cm cake tin. ADD the sugar, water and honey to a large pot over low to medium heat. STIR the mixture for 10-15 minutes until every…

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    Sweet treats for an afternoon tea party

    Get out your special china tea set, tiered cake stand and silver spoons – it’s time for some tea! Enjoy an afternoon tea with friends in the dappled sunlight under the trees with this picturesque range of floral and fruity sweet treats. Chocolate custard tarts with fresh berries These cute-as-a-button creamy chocolate custard tarts are quick to put together and are a deliciously decadent addition to an afternoon tea. Rosewater meringue kisses These pretty meringue kisses are light, crisp and sweet. Enjoy them as is or sandwich together with a luxurious raspberry and white chocolate ganache. Mini…

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    How to make hummus
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    How to make hummus from scratch

    Hummus is delicious served as part of a mezze feast or smeared into sandwiches, burgers, wraps or pitas. Using tinned chickpeas instead of soaked dry chickpeas makes this classic dip super creamy, and the addition of tahini adds depth of flavour with a distinct nuttiness. Adapt this basic recipe to make other flavours, like roasted red pepper, caramelised onion or harissa hummus.  How to make hummus from scratch INGREDIENTS 1 x 410g tin chickpeas 3 tbsp tahini 1 garlic clove Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tsp ground cumin 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional) 3 tbsp olive oil METHOD RINSE…

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    3 Types of meringue recipes

    Airy, light and sweet, who can resist meringue in any of its forms? We’ve put together a helpful guide explaining the difference between the three classic types of meringue – French, Swiss and Italian – along with some winning tips & tricks to perfecting each of these meringue recipes. The 3 types of meringue All three types of meringue are made by whipping together egg whites and sugar, but they differ slightly in their methods. French meringue French meringue has a light, crisp texture and is the easiest to bake and best-known type of meringue. Sugar is gradually added…

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    6 flavour combinations you need to try

    Making good food is all about creating the best flavour combinations. Old-school combinations will never go out of fashion, but as food styles evolve, so does the perfect flavour marriage. We’ve compiled some of our favourites that you should try right now! THE TRIED Cinnamon + Apple A sprinkle of cinnamon makes an ordinary apple a decadent treat. This combo works in so many different ways. Use it to jazz up overnight oats or make cinnamon whipped cream to serve with apple pie. We also love stirring apple-flavoured green tea with a cinnamon stick for a subtle boost. Give…

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    8 ways with store-bought puff pastry

    Store-bought puff pastry is extremely versatile and can be used to make a myriad of delicious sweet and savoury dishes. Here are 8 tasty ways to use up those rolls of puff pastry sitting in your freezer.   1. Ham, cheese and mustard galette Layers of smoked ham and molten cheese are sandwiched between crisp layers of golden puff pastry. 2. Puff pastry, chocolate & fig stack Creamy, chocolate dolloped atop golden pastry, with some fruitiness for good measure…this is a quick and super-impressive dessert that will keep chocolate lovers happy! 3. Beef & pea hand pies These beef…

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