The 10th of February is World Pulses Day! This year’s theme is “Pulses for a Sustainable Future” and it’s all about understanding the positive impact that pulses – think beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas – have on the creation of resilient farming systems and improving lives around the world. https://youtu.be/CnNlnXJzJ38 The benefits of farming pulses include: A low water footprint Tolerance to droughts Resistance to climate-related disasters Improving soil biodiversity Not to mention their affordable and nutrient-dense nature that makes pulses so accessible. Pulses contribute to food security and give people access to nutritious, healthy diets thanks to their high…
Stuck on what to do this Valentine’s Day? Here are a few fun date ideas to spoil your loved one with this Valentine’s Day. Romantic sunset picnics at…
Egg & Rice Baked Peppers The perfect easy brunch idea! PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOK TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 large peppers, halved and deseeded 15 ml olive oil 500 ml cooked rice 4 eggs 1 x 400 g can spicy tomato onion mix fresh chopped herbs, to garnish METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Place the pepper halves in a casserole dish and drizzle with olive oil. Spoon the cooked rice into the pepper halves. POUR 125ml water into the bottom of the pan, cover with foil and bake in preheated oven until the…
Lift your spirits with some hearty and flavour-packed comfort food. Green supreme pizza Delicious dinner idea with homemade dough and it’s vegetarian! Seeded broccoli rice A…
Ryan Enslin discovers that Thai Fusion cuisine, when executed with passion, can deliver some surprising new flavour combinations. I don’t know about you, but there seems to be a never-ending array of Thai and Asian restaurants in Johannesburg. Some last for but only a time, while others become regular features on the social circuit. Those with a bit of marketing savvy throw the word fusion into the mix, supposedly justified by a few minor tweaks to the menu. That’s not what fusion is about, and sadly misses the incredible new taste combinations that proper fusion can deliver. So when a friend…
We visited the new I Love the Dough on Kloof street, famous for their neon lighting, catchy tunes and the freshest pizza parties in town! View this…
The Western Cape’s Boland is a foodie haven and if you’re in the area, be sure to visit Paarl for lunch or dinner. Whether you want an intimate setting or a lively atmosphere, there is a restaurant for you on this list. 1. Babel at Babylonstoren Babel Restaurant is housed in the old cow shed at the world-famous, Babylonstoren. The restaurant has Cape Dutch architecture and contemporary glass walls, making it a simple but exciting environment to dine at. Babel Restaurant has a farm-to-fork philosophy which means they serve seasonal food which reflects their “pick, clean, and serve” approach. There are many more…
Spoil your Valentine this Valentine’s Day with a 2-night stay in wine nirvana at Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate. Enjoy a 2-night getaway for 2 people…
Raspberry ripple sweet corn ice cream This Raspberry ripple sweet corn ice cream is the perfect dairy free (if you are using almond milk) option . It provides a natural creaminess. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes ( + standing & freezing) | MAKES 1 litre INGREDIENTS 500 g fresh corn kernels 2 ¼ cups coconut cream 2 cups almond milk or milk ¼ cup caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence ½ cup honey 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries CORNFLAKE CRUNCH 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp vanilla essence 2 cups cornflakes…
Cape Town is known as the culinary capital of South Africa. The city is home to almost every type of cuisine imaginable and is a true foodie’s paradise.…