Cauliflower and parmesan soup This cauliflower and parmesan soup is a warming vegetarian recipe that will become your go-to on winter nights. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ½ tbsp oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp ground coriander 850 g cauliflower florets, roughly chopped 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 2 sprigs thyme 50 g Parmesan, finely grated fresh thyme and extra Parmesan, to serve, if you like METHOD Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat; cook the onion until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and coriander and fry for…
Rare and exclusive bottles of whisky and tequila, worth hundreds of thousands, sit unopened as collector’s items. Meet Reinhardt Paulsen, the man behind Urban Spirits and a purveyor…
Peach, prosciutto burrata sourdough crostini with burst cherry tomatoes Bursting with flavour, this is the perfect way to kick off your summer lunch. https://youtu.be/0AmtaPLjmW0 HANDS-ON TIME: 10 min | TOTAL TIME: 20 min | SERVES: 4-6 as a snack INGREDIENTS Tomato vinaigrette ⅓ cup olive oil 250 g cherry tomatoes ½ small red onion 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced salt and pepper, to season ¼ cup red-wine vinegar 2 tbsp chives Crostini sourdough loaf, cut into 1.5 cm slices and toasted 250-500 g burrata cheese 2 peaches cut into thin wedges 140 g prosciutto slices fresh basil leaves METHOD…
The hosts and judges have been announced for the fourth season of BBC Lifestyle’s The Great South African Bake Off. Let’s welcome the judges Culinary extraordinaire Siba Mtongana…
Situated in the heart of the Boland, surrounded by mountains, lush greenery and several wine-producing farms, lies Worcester, a town rich in heritage and culture. The setting offers the ideal spot to enjoy some local food, wine and music during some of the town’s locally hosted markets. Here are four of some of Worcester’s upcoming markets. Worcester Huismark The Worcester Huismark was started in November 2022 by local entrepreneurs Patricia le Roux and Anru Swanepoel as a means to create an affordable, accessible market for local exhibitors. Held in Le Roux’s own backyard, the market only features handmade and locally crafted…
Eid-ul Fitr is a day-long celebration marking the end of the fasting period and the start of the new Islamic month. With it only being day six of…
Cape Town’s fable cocktail bar has everything required for a night out. Fable’s allure comes not only from its cocktails, which push the boundaries in terms of flavour and the expertise with which they’re crafted but also because the entire venue, like its drinks, exudes the promise of mystery and enjoyment. Josh Sarembock, whose imagination and knowledge of global cocktail culture conjured up fable, set out to bring the essence of the world’s best bars to his hometown while infusing it with uniquely South African elements. Picture: Supplied The idea of using original cocktails to show off local myths and legends led…
Strawberry and banana breakfast bowl Who said breakfast can’t be sweet? Try this yummy strawberry breakfast bowl recipe, you’ll thank us later! INGREDIENTS 2 bananas, frozen 1…
Chef Mmabatho Molefe‘s modern Zulu food at Emazulwini restaurant at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is a celebration of her culinary heritage and childhood food memories through the lens of 21st-century fine dining. Now, the restaurant’s dockside location has been transformed, with pared-back neutral tones brought to life with the use of bold blues and reds and beautiful and unique furniture and lighting by local designers. The gorgeous new space, which has become a stage for a developing South African aesthetic that pays respect to its heritage while charting the way forward in global style, is the result…
How to make caramel sauce Homemade caramel sauce is a must to drizzle over your favourite desserts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…