• The sub header ‘Cookies, cakes and everything in between’ seen under the title is probably the most suitable phrase to describe the contents of the spectacular book Modern Baking by Donna Hay. Upon first glance, Modern Baking  displays tones of dark browns and auburn with a bold white title embossed into the front cover, the book gives off notes of authority and power with it’s strong presence. You feel almost comforted, that it is here to guide you into a life of sweetness. Donna is concise in her introduction, but still captures the real reason why many of us love…

    Often an unsung hero, the humble potato is an incredibly versatile vegetable and the simplicity of this dish helps it shine. INGREDIENTS 500 grams baby potatoes 1⁄4 cup…

    An ode to summer, these nectarine roses are easy to make and look impressive. Nectarine roses recipe: INGREDIENTS 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 7-8 ripe nectarines, thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup sugar-free apricot jam Powdered erythritol, to serve MEHOD PREHEAT oven to 200°C and spray a muffin tin, set aside. ROLL the puff pastry sheet out to a 30cm rectangle and slice into 6 long strips. Spread 2 tbsp of jam onto each strip. Place slices of nectarine in a half-moon shape, making sure the slices stick out at the top. Fold the bottom half over the slices and start rolling…

    Take a journey with us as we dive into the wonderful fairytale world that is High Tea at the Cellars Hohenort. The Cellars  Hohenort is a magnificent Cape Town located hotel tucked away in the heart of Constantia. Nestled between rolling hills and a forest of trees, its white walls stand tall and bold against the green of the landscape. Having garnered a number of prestigious awards over the years for food, experience and excellence, The Cellars-Hohenort has long been a place for locals and tourists to indulge in the luxury of fine dining, breath-taking views and quality living. As…

    By Karen Hart Makes about 3½ jars of 250g each Ingredients: 700g ripedessertpeaches, peeled, stoned and diced1½ cups fresh raspberries2 cups granulated sugarJuice of 1 lemon Method: Layer the fruit and sugar in a large glass bowl, cover with clingwrap and leave overnight at room temperature.  Put the fruit, sugar and lemon juice in a large saucepan or preserving pan and gently simmer for 20 minutes or until the fruit softens.  Turn up the heat and bring to a boil.  Boil for 20 minutes until it reaches setting point.  Remove the saucepan from the heat while you test for a…

    When we saw this Yoghurt custard bread trend on TikTok, we decided to put it to the test! We can confirm that it’s an absolute winner: quick, easy and a super delicious better-for-you sweet brekkie treat. The filling tastes so much like baked melktert, it’s actually uncanny!  We tried out three fun flavours ranging from simple to shmancy! Feel free to put your own spin on this recipe and go wild with the toppings. You can even try using flavoured yoghurts! MAKES 3 / PREP TIME 10 min / COOK TIME 10 min INGREDIENTS 1 large egg ¼ cup double…