• Gnocchi with sage beurre noisette These pillowy pleasure are the essence of a delicious and quick meal with mouthfuls of flavour with every bite. So whether you’ve got 15 minutes or 1 hour, this gnocchi recipes will keep guests coming back for more. HANDS-ON TIME 10 min | TOTAL TIME 15 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 packet (500g) gnocchi 50grams butter, cubed 6-8sprigs sage   Parmesan, to serve   PREPARE the gnocchi, by bringing a large pot of water to a boil and seasoning well with fine salt. Drop your gnocchi in batches, once they float to the top they are ready…

    Recipe by Karen Hart – this nectarine and pistachio preserve is incredibly delicious! Makes about 5 jars of 250g each Ingredients: 1kg ripe yellow-flesh nectarines3¾ cups granulated sugarFreshly squeezed juice of 2 lemons½ cup pistachio nuts, chopped For the nectarine and pistachio preserve: First, peel the nectarines Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil.  Meanwhile, cut a cross with a sharp knife in the base of each nectarine.  When the water is boiling, drop in the fruit, turn off the heat and leave for 3 – 4 minutes. Drain the nectarines and slip off the skins.  Dice the…

    As MasterChef SA season 4 enters its final week, we take a look back at some of its highlights and most outstanding moments. MasterChef South Africa is a week in the final moment. With just three contestants left from the original 20 and 18 episodes down, we’ve reached the sizzling final week of MasterChef SA season 4. Who will walk away with the coveted title of MasterChef South Africa? Tune in to M-Net (DStv Channel 101) tonight, and tomorrow Thursday 31 March at 6pm for what is set to be the hottest week in the continent’s hottest kitchen. The finale…

    Century City is fast becoming one of the trendiest spots for discerning diners with a flurry of restaurants located in the area. Gusto, an Italian inspired gem is the latest restaurant to open in the popular precinct. Officially open for business in January of 2022 , this urban Italian spot has already garnered much attention on social media with bookings streaming in daily. With a perfectly crafted, modern Italian menu, Gusto’s unique flavour is in its decor, a slick and inviting mix of industrial and urban, bespoke copper fittings and bursts of brilliant peacock blue and bottle green. The Gusto…

    The SA Cheese Festival has reacted with joy to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that outdoor venues may now be 50% full and encourages cheese and wine lovers to start celebrating this right away. Festival enthusiasts will immediately benefit from buying a ticket at a reduced price. “The President has given us a reason to celebrate, so now people can seize it,” says Johan Ehlers, CEO of Agri-Expo, the organiser of the award-winning SA Cheese Festival since 2002. “We will welcome these extra festival goers with open arms, and we are grateful that we can offer this extraordinary experience at a…