Celeb Chef Bertus Basson is back with season 2 of In die Sop: Restaurant Evolusie to transform deserving local eateries. For season 2, eleven more restaurants open their doors to the In die Sop gurus, in places such as Brackenfell, Doringbaai, Stellenbosch, Montagu, Gordon’s Bay, Lambert’s Bay and Swellendam. While we’re mentioning the town, make sure to also check out the best things to do in Gordon’s Bay. In the first episode, Bertus and his team tackle an unusual challenge when they visit a farm stall in the Overberg town of Napier. After this episode, Moerse Padstal will definitely not…
Enjoy a fiery feast at Banhoek Chilli Oil’s (BCO) newly-launched Taste Kitchen and production space in the magnificent Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch. A modern building in an idyllic setting,…
Celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day on 7 May with a bottle of Wildeberg Terroirs Sauvignon Blanc! PLUS stand a chance to WIN a Wildeberg hamper. Enter below! Wildeberg is a wild mountain winery nestled in the 350-year-old wine region of Franschhoek. Their mission is rooted in sourcing vineyard blocks across the Cape that deserve individual expression. As custodians of the land that yields the fruit of their wines, Wildeberg seek to become a more sustainable wine company with a lighter footprint on its precious soils. In addition to excellent wine, the Wildeberg wine farm also doubles as a function…
One can never have too many quick & easy pasta recipes in their repertoire! This green Thai olive pesto pasta is one to add – it requires minimal…
Elevated with olive tapenade, these classic salmon and cream cheese wraps are perfect for lunch boxes, picnics or appetisers. These wraps are incredibly diverse and can be filled with any of your favourite ingredients. Add some fresh herbs (dill and salmon is a match made in heaven), capers, thinly sliced cucumber or even everything bagel seasoning. For an even healthier meal, use wholewheat wraps and sub the cream cheese for plain smooth cottage cheese. Delicious! Salmon, Cream Cheese & Olive Tapenade Wraps SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 6 fresh tortilla wraps 90ml smooth cream cheese 6 tbsp Buffet Olives Tapenade with…
The butter bean mash in this dish is just as comforting as potato but packed full of protein. Dressed with a salvia-infused oil, this meal is wholesome and…
Infusing oils is a brilliant way to add layers of flavour to your favourite dishes. And they’re easy peasy to make! Simply heat together a vibrant combo of herbs, garlic, spices, chilli or even citrus peel in oil for 5-10 minutes. Infused oils can be used in salad dressings, simple pastas, marinades, as a garnish or even served with some fresh bread as a delicious appetiser. How to infuse oils Grab whichever oil and infusions you’d like to use (read more below). Sterilise your glass bottles and lids. Place your infusions in a pot and cover with oil. Heat…
This bruschetta with tomato topping is a classic Italian recipe that is easy to whip up when you have surprise guests for dinner. HANDS-ON TIME 20 min |…
Try your hand at making these homemade nut milks from scratch. Nut milks are completely vegan (i.e free from any animal products). They blend up into a delicious, creamy “milk” that substitutes perfectly in drinks, baking or cooking. HANDS-ON TIME 10 min | TOTAL TIME 4 hours or overnight | MAKES 2 cups INGREDIENTS You will need a fine mesh strainer and fine cloth such as muslin to strain the milks. This ensures that you remove every bit of the blended nut from the liquid. Hazelnut milk 1 cup skinless hazelnuts Spiced nut milk 1 cup pecans 2 cinnamon sticks…
How Shoprite is helping With South African consumers facing rising food and fuel costs, Shoprite is stepping in to help where it can by highlighting sources of affordable, nutritious,…