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WIN with the KateTin!

April 18, 2022

We chatted to South African chef, food stylist, author and photographer Katelyn Allegra, phenomenon behind the business and brand The KateTin, and author of award winning cookbook Chocolate. Stand a chance to win a KateTin hamper below! Your life What were the first baked goods you made when you were young? One of my first ever flops was meringue. I had found the most beautiful image in a Women’s Weekly cookbook of these light-as-air perfectly swirled meringues and begged my grandmother to make them with me. She was more of a cook than a baker and so we did almost…

In Lifestyle

This Easter, hide a Cadbury egg anywhere in the world with love!

April 6, 2022

This Easter, hide a Cadbury egg anywhere in the world with love! Easter truly is a wonderful season – it’s the ideal time to connect and share special moments with those closest to you. It’s a time to embrace your playfulness and create family rituals that will be remembered forever, with Cadbury! ‘’Easter has always been synonymous with the ‘hunt’ for eggs, but as a brand centred around generosity, we wanted to change this and make Cadbury a part of the thoughtful family rituals and traditions by focusing on the ‘hide’, thereby injecting the spirit of generosity and the true…

In Cape Town

Cape Town Opera presents Bon Appétit

March 28, 2022

CAPE TOWN OPERA PRESENTS BON APPÉTIT AT THE VINEYARD HOTEL FROM 31 MARCH 2022 From 31 March to 3 April 2022, CAPE TOWN OPERA in collaboration with The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands will host four unique performances entitled BON APPÉTIT! The stunning music and cuisine event will take place at The Restaurant and will delight gourmands and opera lovers alike. About the show Award-winning Chefs Mike Bassett and Evan Coosner have curated a sumptuous five-course dinner where dishes will pair with iconic opera songs with a food focus. Think Bernstein’s Four Recipes for Voice and Piano, Bach’s unique secular Coffee…

In How to

20 common ingredient substitutions

March 22, 2022

20 ingredient substitutes to make your life easier! Have you ever suddenly gotten the urge to bake a cake or get a little more creative with your dinner, only to realise that you have an ingredient missing? We’ve been there – it’s extremely frustrating! But don’t fret; here’s a quick guide on how to substitute 20 common ingredients to help you the next time you’re fresh out. Bear in mind that when making substitutions, it can make a noticeable difference in the outcome and it may be worthwhile nipping out to the store when the missing ingredient is the main…

In How to

How to brown butter

March 18, 2022

Brown butter, where do we even begin? It’s a one-ingredient wonder with the power to elevate your bakes and savoury dishes from ‘meh’ to ‘hell yeah!’. Brown butter is made by cooking butter over the stovetop just long enough for the milk solids to caramelise. Aptly dubbed liquid gold or beurre noisette (French for ‘hazelnut butter’), brown butter adds an addictive nutty taste, toasty aroma and golden hue to food. Although it sounds fancy, there’s really nothing to it…all you’ll need to make your own is a frying pan, a few minutes of your time and, well, butter. How…

In Chocolate

Ganache in all its glory

March 15, 2022

Chocolat is one of my all-time favourite foodie movies (alongside The Hundred-Foot Journey, of course). For those of you who haven’t seen it, do yourself a favour and add it to your weekend plans. One of my best parts is when Vianne, the main character, is busy creating chocolate treats throughout the night in her quaint and rustic French chocolaterie. Amongst enticing scenes of her crushing open cocoa beans and ladling chocolate into moulds, it’s hard not to feel spell-bound when she mixes a big bowl of glistening, velvety ganache. Made up of rich chocolate and cream, ganache is the…

In Cookbooks

Modern Baking by Donna Hay

March 8, 2022

The sub header ‘Cookies, cakes and everything in between’ seen under the title is probably the most suitable phrase to describe the contents of the spectacular book Modern Baking by Donna Hay. Upon first glance, Modern Baking displays tones of dark browns and auburn with a bold white title embossed into the front cover, the book gives off notes of authority and power with it’s strong presence. You feel almost comforted, that it is here to guide you into a life of sweetness. Donna is concise in her introduction, but still captures the real reason why many of us love…

In News and trends

What’s new on the shelves at Woolies?

March 3, 2022

Time to try something new! With Woolies’ passion for innovation, there’s always something new and exciting on the shelves. From dairy to mocktails, this round of newness has some great products for you to experience. DAIRY: A new option to the dairy list is the Woolworths goat milk dairy range. Made from locally sourced goat’s milk, choose from Full Cream Goat’s Milk, Goat’s Milk Cheddar, Chevre Roue cheese or Full Cream Goat’s Milk Plain Yoghurt. BEVERAGES: For something refreshing, try Woolies’ non-alcoholic flavoured drinks. With no added preservatives or azo dyes, these are carefully crafted to suit any occasion. Enjoy…

In Desserts

Yoghurt Custard Bread

February 22, 2022

When we saw this Yoghurt custard bread trend on TikTok, we decided to put it to the test! We can confirm that it’s an absolute winner: quick, easy and a super delicious better-for-you sweet brekkie treat. The filling tastes so much like baked melktert, it’s actually uncanny! We tried out three fun flavours ranging from simple to shmancy! Feel free to put your own spin on this recipe and go wild with the toppings. You can even try using flavoured yoghurts! MAKES 3 / PREP TIME 10 min / COOK TIME 10 min INGREDIENTS 1 large egg ¼ cup double…

In Cookbooks

A Healthier Family for Life by Donna Crous

February 16, 2022

“I’m tired of eating food and feeling guilty about it, for me it’s about being able to enjoy a slice of cake or pudding knowing that all the ingredients have a healthy function that my body will benefit from. ” In her recently published cookbook A Healthier Family for Life, expatriate Donna Crous encourages readers to challenge what goes into our food, where our produce comes from and what goes into growing it . She focuses on how real food and natural ingredients can still create colourful, exciting meals that, as well as satiate and offer proper nutrition, also evoke happiness…

In Dairy-free

Donna Crous’ Pear and Coffee Loaf

February 15, 2022

Keep reading to learn how to make cookbook author Donna Crous’ elegant Pear and Coffee Loaf! What Donna says about the recipe: “This is without a doubt a showstopper cake. I just love the chocolatey flavour and combination of coffee and pear, accentuated by the malty flavour from the blackstrap molasses. Blackstrap molasses is a dark viscous liquid that is the by-product of the sugar cane refining process. Before you start to panic at the ‘S’ word, don’t worry – it’s the good stuff, and it has the lowest sugar content of any sugar-cane product. Actually, it has numerous health…

In Alcoholic

5 cocktails to celebrate Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2022

Filled with cutesy notes, boxes of chocolates, red roses and heart-holding teddies, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to go the extra mile to show the people you love just how much they mean to you. Although it typically acknowledges romantic love, I believe Valentine’s Day is a day for everyone: to celebrate self-love and love for family, friends and pets is equally as important! Whichever boat you’re in, I’ve rounded up 5 delicious cocktails for you to whip up and shower the people that mean the most to you with love. Each made with a different kind of booze (rosé,…

In Breakfast

5 Ways With Baked Oats

February 9, 2022

Here are 5 scrumptious baked oats recipes for you to try when you’re next feeling adventurous. We’ve paired classic flavours with a delicious oat base that will make anyone’s morning worth it. Our oat base will generously fill four breakfast bowls, so feel free to share and taste the others in a baked oats breakfast buffet! If you want to only make one variation at a time, blend all the ingredients together except the baking powder and refrigerate for up to 3 days, then blend through the baking powder when you’re ready, or make half the recipe for a smaller…

In News and trends

NEWS: Nestlé SA recalls KIT KAT bars due to possible traces of glass

February 3, 2022

Nestlé announces voluntary recall of limited number of Kit Kat bars due to the presence of potential glass pieces. ‘To date, we have not received any complaints or reported injuries. We are taking this action out of an abundance of caution having discovered the presence of small pieces of glass during our quality and safety checks. The affected products were produced over a limited period and this voluntary recall covers only products with specific production codes that you can find on the label. Please see below and attached for your perusal and consideration’. The affected products were produced over a…

In Features

Take a peek inside Buns Bakery’s new coffee shop at the Old Biscuit Mill

January 11, 2022

Buns Bakery, a popular Cape Town-based business selling baked sweet treats, has hit a massive milestone in their growth. Earlier in November, they officially launched a new coffee shop at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock and, let me tell you, I couldn’t be more excited! Opened in 2019 by talented pastry chef and businesswomen Lauren Case, Buns Bakery specialises in creating delicious yet affordable baked treats using high-quality ingredients. All the treats are prepared by hand with precision and care by Lauren’s talented team of bakers. Leading the team’s success is Nabeel Chand, the head pastry chef, who has…

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