This rum-laced coconut, cashew and oat granola is so utterly moreish as a breakfast granola, sprinkled over ice cream or poached fruit… or even eaten straight from the jar! Coconut sugar, the crystallised nectar of the coconut palm tree blossom, is made by heating the flower’s sap until it thickens and solidifies. It imparts a delicious, sweet, subtle coconutty taste to everything it touches and has a slightly softer texture than sugar, so it is lovely sprinkled over dishes as a final touch. It is mainly composed of sucrose, followed by glucose and fructose and so, it is important to…
You might question the idea of using banana in a savoury dish – I can assure you, though, that this won’t taste like dessert but, rather, deliciously tropical,…
Baby marrow/zucchini noodles (zoodles) are not only fun to make, but also healthier and perfect for low-carb diets. Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photographs by Adel Ferreira
This parmesan-crusted kabeljou recipe is perfect for a quick and easy midweek meal. It only takes 20 minutes to make and will feed a whole family of four.…
Planning on buying a house but not sure how to go about it? This guide will show you how to buy your dream home. Step 1: Get your bucks in a row Make sure that you(r): credit score is healthy save for a deposit assess what you can afford budget for additional costs get home loan pre-qualification STEP 2: Homing in on your new house Know what your budget is Here is a handy list of 12 things to keep in mind while house hunting Decide what you want to buy. This guide explains sectional title and freehold STEP…
This sweet potato soup with maple and whisky-glazed bacon is the only way to beat the winter chill. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty. We love making…
We’re easing into the autumn months with this hearty favourite. You simply cannot go wrong with a delicious ragout and this lamb ragout is perfect for colder evenings. Use the bread to mop up the mouth-watering sauce. Serve this dish with a herbaceous, savoury cabernet sauvignon. It pairs well with the earthy flavours of the lamb. Recipe and styling by Dorah Sitole Photograph by Vanessa Lewis Comforting lamb ragout recipe
The term “aha moment” is one I tend to use sparingly, because it’s been my experience in life that shortly after I think I’ve had one of these…
‘STEAK’ YOUR SPOT AT THE FIRE & FEAST MEAT FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY CROWN NATIONAL Joburg’s Ticketpro Dome is set to feature this year’s hottest event, the Fire & Feast Meat Festival presented by Crown National, which gets fired up from 8 to 10 June. Taking place just a week before Father’s Day, a ticket to this festival is a truly rare treat that the whole family is sure to appreciate. This year’s festival hosts a line-up of culturally diverse chefs each chosen for their talent and expertise in taste and technique. This quintessential proudly South African weekend-long love affair of…
Once considered the domain of ageing aristocrats in velvet smoking jackets, Cognac is fast shedding its stuffy reputation. One estate in particular – Rémy Martin – made waves…