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    10 wholesome lunchbox fillers

    Packing a lunchbox that is wholesome and nutritious but also keeps the kids happy is tough, especially when it has to be done 5 days a week. To give you some inspiration, we rounded up 10 tasty lunchbox fillers that will be a hit and also tick the healthier box!  1. Sesame-crusted chicken with quickled slaw Succulent and flavourful, you’ll be asked to make these sesame-crusted chicken strips again and again! 2. Mini green frittata muffins These easy green frittata egg ‘muffins’ are the perfect size to pack in a lunchbox as a quick snack or on-the-go lunch.…

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    How to use up all your lemons

    If a lemon curd, a lemon would! The humble lemon , a lovey and versatile fruit that can do just about anything!  Food&Home have found some of the “zest” ways to use up your lemons.. Simply the Zest! Lemon zest is extremely flavorful and adds a burst of freshness to your favourite dishes. The zest contains essential oils and is not nearly as acidic or tart as the lemon juice. The lemon zest is some of the most flavourful part of the lemon. Lemon zest can be used in the following ways: Finely grated and placed in the freezer until…

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    Dinner at the Happy Uncles

    We recently dined at The Happy Uncles where we enjoyed their 8 course menu and it was a taste explosion! With an impressive background in food, Chef Anwar has made it his mission to make the Happy Uncles the new fine dining spot in Cape Town. And best of all? It’s fully halaal! What impressed us most about the experience was the presentation of each dish where it is clear that meticulous attention to detail has been taken to ensure an experience that will not soon be forgotten. We chat to Chef Anwar to learn more about the Happy Uncles…

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    New products available at Woolies!

    Woolies newest offerings – innovative deliciousness in every bite  There are some exciting new products available at woolies! When it comes to food, Woolies are at the forefront of innovation. Their unwavering drive towards continuous betterment and culinary exploration sets them ahead of the pack in the all-important race towards top-quality food offerings at every opportunity. Whether you’re searching for a sensational starter, a moreish main, or a delectable dessert, Woolworths’ latest batch of newness is guaranteed leave you smiling with satisfaction at every bite! The new products available at Woolies are: STARTERS Anchovies Anchovies are having a moment,…

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    How to use up leftover egg yolks

    It’s easy enough to freeze leftover egg whites or use them up in pavlova, but when it comes to egg yolks things get a little trickier.  Here’s how we use up our leftover yolks! Freezing egg yolks Did you know you can freeze egg yolks? Yes, really! Unlike egg whites though, egg yolks will thicken and turn gelatinous if frozen as is, making them unusable in recipes. To avoid this, whisk the egg yolks until smooth and mix in either salt or sugar before freezing. Whether you use salt or sugar depends on whether you intend to use the…

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    8 puddings for coffee-lovers

    Coffee: it’s the kind of thing that you either deeply love, or despise. If coffee is one of the most important meals of your day, then these decadent desserts are right up your alley. All infused with the roasted intensity of coffee, these 8 puds are exactly what you need to satisfy your craving! 1. Affogato cakes These moist coffee and hazelnut cakes are drenched in sweet coffee syrup and topped with a generous scoop of ice cream…these elegant coffee puddings are affogato reinvented! 2. Vetkoek twists with chocolate-coffee dipping sauce Served with a decadent coffee-infused ganache sauce,…

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    Lancewood Pastry Chef of the Year

    Lancewood recently held their Pastry Chef of the Year awards and we’ve got the scoop on the winner! Miss Chanda du Plooy, who is a False Bay TVET College Hospitality student won the ULTIMATE LANCEWOOD PASTRY Category in the annual Young Stars Showcook Initiative Competition 2022. This was announced at the prestigious awards dinner, which is the culmination of the Young Star Showcook Competition. The winning dessert-pastry was a pistachio and almond chocolate cake with Clemen Gold Sauce. The Young Star Showcook Initiative and Competition has been hosted annually for the past 14 years, but this was the first time…

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    12 top tips for better baking

    Do you ever feel frustrated when your cakes and cookies don’t look as good as the glossy image in recipe books? Then follow along as I share some of my top tips for better baking! I’ve been baking ever since I can remember, licking chocolate cake beaters as a tiny tot, making gingerbread cookies with my mom and bottling up brandied cherries with my dad. I’ve still had my fair share of baking fails though…sunken lemon loaves, merged cookies, sponge cakes dotted with pockets of cornflour. My first ever batch of macarons resembled something similar to coloured brandy snaps and…

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    Here’s what to do on Father’s Day

    Not sure what to do this Father’s Day? We’ve put together a list of fun things for you to do with your dad – and yes, food is included! Father’s Day in Cape Town Father’s day lunch at the President Hotel The popular President Hotel in Bantry Bay will be hosting a fabulous Father’s Day lunch on Sunday, 19 June 2022. It’s the perfect place to celebrate and spoil dads with a South African buffet spread fit for a king.  The menu includes a welcome drink – choose between a Simonsig bubbly or a non-alcoholic Mimosa  – then tuck into…

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    Newness at Woolworths

    The innovative Woolworths kitchen has been at it once again!  With a smorgasbord of new offerings now available, it’s no wonder that Woolies is known for their variety of quality food above all else. Whether it’s an extension of an existing range or something completely fresh and exciting, we can’t wait to introduce you to a flavour experience like no other with this latest batch of newness! ANCHOVIES Anchovies are having a moment, and it’s about time! Your search for an effortlessly delicious snack or antipasti is finally over, all thanks to Woolies’ new anchovies’ range. Woolies’ newest…

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    Win a Father’s Day experience with Laphroaig

    We’ve teamed up with Laphroaig to help one lucky reader win a father’s day experience!  The lucky winner will receive a bottle of Laphroaig with a dad-approved gift inside. In addition to this, the winner will be treated to an exclusive at home whisky pairing for 6 hosted by Steven Zylstra. Steven Zylstra is the National Laphroaig Brand Ambassador. Steve has spent just under a decade in the liquor industry with expertise in whisky and hospitality. Get ready for an evening of Islays finest perfect pairings  … you may even learn a thing or 2! Here’s what you’ll get: Private…

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    UltraMel launches its new 275ml milkshakes in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry in celebration of its 50th birthday
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    UltraMel launches new full cream milkshakes

    Everyone has their favourite UltraMel custard moment, reminiscent of all the great memories created with friends and family for generations. Having enjoyed 5 decades of being Mzansi’s favourite custard, it’s time to shake things up with UltraMel’s new and exciting full cream milkshake variants in 3 delicious flavours – vanilla, chocolate & strawberry. Social media has been abuzz with the question “How do you UltraMel?”…red or green jelly? Vanilla or cinnamon? Hot or cold? Malva or Trifle? Big or small spoon? However you UltraMel, everyone has memory-filled stories to share. If the original UltraMel is anything to go by, it’s…

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    almond, apricot, ginger and fig biscotti
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    Almond, Apricot, Ginger and Fig Biscotti

    We wanted to create a fruity biscotti with a note of nuttiness. This take on a Yotam Ottolenghi biscuit is delicious and will have everyone raiding the cookie jar, so get good at hiding it! You will need preserved ginger and dried figs to make this recipe. Almond, Apricot, Ginger and Fig Biscotti HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 30 mins | SERVES 6 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 400 grams cake flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄2 tsp salt 100 butter, cubed 220 grams soft dark brown sugar 70 ml water 100 grams almonds,…

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    8 homemade gift ideas for Mother’s Day

    Need some gift ideas for Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday? We’ve rustled together 8 fun DIY gifts for you to spoil the special women in your life. Ranging from petit cakes and chocolate truffles to homemade bath bombs, there is a little something here for all moms and motherly figures! 1. For the ones who love roses Instead of buying a bunch of roses, make these drop-dead-gorgeous vanilla and rose mini cakes. Classic flavours infused with some new elegance, these are the perfect sweet treat to spoil your mom on Mother’s Day. If you can’t find cherries, use…

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    Fine dining at Level Seven

    Level Seven offers fine dining on Johannesburg’s East Rand Living in Bedfordview on Johannesburg’s East Rand, I am well versed in having to drive to meet friends for dinner in the north – Sandton, Bryanston or Fourways – so it was with pleasure that I invited a friend to join me for some fine cuisine less than 20km from my door. Level Seven Restaurant, one of the restaurants in Johannesburg, at the Radisson Blu OR Tambo, with panoramic views over Kempton Park farmland, opened its doors along with the hotel in 2020 – but don’t be fooled, it isn’t at…

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