How to make floral ice cubes IT’S SPRING!! Floral ice cubes are an easy and impactful way to beautify drinks or ice buckets. Here’s how to do it. 1. Use only edible flowers. If sourcing from a store, make sure they haven’t been treated with any chemicals. Likewise if picking from your own garden. Try orchids, nasturtiums, pansies and snapdragons. 2. The next step is to prepare your water. To make clear ice, use distilled water that has been boiled and then cooled. This helps to remove impurities, which can cause cloudiness and air bubbles in the cubes. 3. A…
Get to know Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen! A household name – and for good reason! Being the first South African chef to obtain a Michelin star, Jan is…
How to make Rooibos chai sugar body scrub Here is a home-made Rooibos chai sugar body scrub treats for the wonderful women in your life…the perfect gift of selfceare INGREDIENTS 440g brown sugar ½ cup olive/almond/deodorised coconut oil ¼ cup Rooibos tea leaves 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves Pinch ground cardamom 1 thumb-size piece fresh ginger 2 tbsp honey METHOD MIX all of the ingredients together until combined. Place in airtight jars and store at room temperature. TO USE rub all over your body, hands or lips, then wash off with warm water. Made this…
Once in a while, we may feel uneasy or “hangry” because we haven’t had a meal; however, when it comes to your mood, your food choices and feelings…
NATURAL WINE: A NEW WINE TREND? In the past 20 years, the wine industry has experienced an influx of “natural wines” to the market. Credited with the more recent “discovery”, Jenny Lefcourt began importing this wine from France in 2000 to bring a fresh new take to the much loved fermented beverage market. It wouldn’t be surprising to have never heard of this before. Still, those who move in wine circles know that there has been one of the most significant divides within the industry, particularly with the rise of veganism within the population. For those who don’t know what…
What started out as a trend in 1970s American suburbia – then a boxed vanilla cake mix made as a tray bake, poked with holes and the holes…
Rupy Aujla has been on our radar for a few months now and when we heard that he will soon be releasing a new Doctor’s Kitchen book, we knew that we had to sit down with him and get the inside scoop on health, wellness and of course, food. Rupy just launched The Doctor’s Kitchen App where you can find all of his recipes to make eating healthy and living a more holistic life an easier task. How did The Doctors Kitchen start, and what was that shift for you from being a normal doctor to doing this? I started…
We’re here with the official Food&Home conversion chart for all your baking and cooking needs! Now you can easily work out your measurements without having to pause to…
Durbanville Wine Showcases pinotage heritage with Herman Lensing South Africa, Durbanville, July 2022: Durbanville Wine Valley and celebrity chef Herman Lensing have joined forces to give South Africans a winning food and wine combo to celebrate national heritage in September and October. The brief to the acclaimed foodie was simple: create a recipe that highlights the excellence of Durbanville Pinotage. National Heritage Day falls on September 24 while the homegrown cultivar Pinotage is celebrated on the second Saturday of October every year. Melding the two in spirit, Herman – famous as amongst others, a TV show host and cookbook author…
This beetroot and lentil salad is full of healthy, hearty ingredients and packs a flavourful punch perfect for a main or side dish. Beetroot and Lentil Salad with…