Nespresso, the pioneer of the portioned coffee known for high-quality espresso, has just launched the new Vertuo coffee brewing system in South Africa. Vertuo offers over 30 unique coffee blends and single origins in a range of five cup sizes for coffee lovers to enjoy their favourite drink any way they like, whatever the moment. Following the success of Vertuo in numerous countries across North America, Europe and Asia, the Vertuo Next range is now available in South Africa, where many consumers prefer a large coffee, often starting their day with one that is more than 200ml. With Vertuo, South…
Lazy afternoons were made for massive stacks of moreish waffles! But we’re upping our game an extra notch this time with the ultimate fudgy mashup. This recipe combines…
A high-rise restaurant fit for an artful city. This 165-seater, Infinity Restaurant is everything a glamorous escape atop Cape Town should be, complete with panoramic views and an interior playfully themed, afro-chic, according to the tropical wallpaper with exotic birds, mixed textures, animal print dining chairs, chic and shimmering chandeliers as well as splashes of cream, lilac and emerald green. Combining 360-degree mountain and sea views with ‘skystronomy’ – the concept of gastronomy in the sky, courtesy of our Olympian chef, Infinity Restaurant boasts a stylish scene with a smorgasbord of celebratory drinks and on-trend dishes made from fresh, top-quality…
Try this delicious octopus salad recipe, you’ll thank us later! INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight 2l veg stock Handful parsley, leaves picked and chopped, steams reserved 1 kg octopus, cleaned 300…
The well-loved restaurant, Massimo’s in Hout Bay has been named the best pizzeria in Africa for the second time in two years! The well-deserved title was given to the pizzeria after featuring on the 50 Top Pizza as “Best Pizza on the Africa continent”. The Top 50 Pizza is an international platform, based in Naples, Italy. Top 50 Pizza reviews and judges the BEST pizzerias around the globe, and this year, their annual ceremony included the Cape Town-based pizzeria, Massimo’s. Massimo’s restaurant went up against some of the most popular pizzerias in the world, including restaurants based in Cairo in Egypt,…
INGREDIENTS 600g uncooked prawns 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped, skins reserved 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, skins reserved 2 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped, trimmings reserved…
Ever thought about making the wobbly Japanese cheesecake? Well now you can, because we have the perfect recipe for you! INGREDIENTS For the cream 5 jasmine tea bags 1 cup cream 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbsp sugar 1⁄4 cup coconut cream, placed in the fridge overnight For the cheesecake 250 g cream cheese 1⁄4 cup butter 1⁄2 cup milk 6 eggs, separated 1⁄2 cup sugar 1⁄2 cup flour, sifted 1⁄4 tsp salt 21⁄2 tbsp cornfl our, sifted 1⁄4 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup cherries, for serving METHOD For the cream 1. Place the tea bags in the cream…
Cheesecake is one of those things: It takes time and patience in the kitchen, but with great reward! This baked Labneh Cheesecake can be made three days ahead of time…
Hailing from the mountains of Lebanon and Syria this dish ticks all the boxes when it comes to fabulous fresh flavours. INGREDIENTS ¼ cup bulgur wheat 150 grams kale, trimmed and finely shredded ½ cup boiling water ½ cup tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 250 grams peeled and deveined prawns, cooked and halved ¾ cup parsley leaves ¾ cup coriander leaves ½ cup mint leaves 100 grams yellow baby tomatoes, halved 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 4 tortilla wraps, toasted and cut into quarters METHOD PLACE bulgar wheat and kale in a…
Try this quick and easy banana loaf recipe using vanilla muffin mix. INGREDIENTS 1 500g vanilla muffin mix 3 ripe bananas (2 mashed, 1 sliced lengthways) 100 ml…