We sat down with the foodie responsible for making sweet dreams come true. Estelle le Roux is the mastermind behind Chocolat du Coeur – a small business that specialises in everything sweet and chocolatey. If you are anything like me, one bite of the Salted Millionaire Shortbread will have you returning for more! Tell us a bit about yourself and where your journey with food and chocolate started. Food has always been a big part of my life, because my mom loved to cook delicious meals and my dad loved to whip up desserts. I started working in a Chinese takeout…
On a gloomy day in Cape Town, what’s better than visiting a wine farm where you can sip on a full-bodied red wine, huddled next to a fire,…
Western Cape couple Nigel and Christynn Jacobs’ business, Jacobs Jam, has seen exponential growth after striking a deal with the Shoprite Group in October 2022. In under six months, their business expanded from supplying 10 Checkers stores to 20 across their home province. Nigel and Christynn are based in the Ceres Valley – the biggest fruit-producing town in the country – where Jacobs Jam has created employment for 12 people. Most of their employees join the business without prior experience and are provided with the necessary skills training to work in the factory as well as to enter the workforce in related industries. Combining Christynn’s experience as a food technologist with Nigel’s…
Green tea has been consumed for thousands of years, originating in China and spreading worldwide due to its many health benefits. READ MORE: Tea lovers, have you discovered…
Saffron is a spice commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. It’s known for its subtly sweet-herby aroma and slightly bitter taste. Often referred to as “red gold”, the spice is notoriously known to be the world’s most expensive spice. With prices ranging anywhere from R75 per gram, to R150 per gram, we can’t help but ask, why is saffron so expensive? READ MORE: Essential Spices For Your Kitchen Its uses trace back to ancient Greece and Rome, where it was used as a perfume. It was also used to scent baths, houses, and temples. Cleopatra famously used saffron in her baths to…
Air that smells fresh, rolling country hills, chirping birds, and delicious breakfast spots are a few of the idyllic things you will come across when in the Midlands.…
Vegetarian lentil bobotie Swapping out mince for lentils creates this meat-free take on a popular South African classic. Comfort food at its best! SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups lentils, cooked 30 ml canola oil 1 onion, peeled & chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled & finely chopped or crushed 20 g grated fresh ginger 100 g green beans, chopped ½ cup raisins 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 can chopped tomatoes ½ cup water 30 ml mild curry spice 5 ml ground cinnamon 2 bay leaves 2 free-range eggs ¼ cup low fat yoghurt 2 ml ground turmeric Salt & pepper…
Lightened-up chicken Korma Make this quick and easy chicken korma! Serve with flat breads and a spinach and chilli salad. SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 10 min |…
Winter is just around the corner, and as the temperature drops, it’s time to cozy up and indulge in comforting meals. One dish that deserves a special place on your winter menu is soup. Not only is soup delicious and versatile, but it also offers numerous health benefits. So, grab a bowl and discover why you should eat more soup this winter. Firstly, soup is a fantastic way to warm yourself up on chilly days. The steam rising from a piping hot bowl of soup can instantly thaw your frozen fingers and provide a comforting feeling that spreads through your…
Starting a herb garden is a wonderful way to add flavour and variety to your meals while also adding natural beauty to your home. Here are some reasons…