Whip up delicious baked treats this festive season with SASKO. Their range of Breads, Flours and versatile Bake Mixes will ensure your loved ones enjoy delicious treats no matter the occasion. You can trust SASKO to deliver superior quality baked goods, and thanks to the Bake Mixes, it will only take 30 minutes to surprise and delight your family. WIN! We’re giving away 2 SASKO baking hampers worth R500 each! The hampers include: a non-stick loaf pan, whisk, spoon, silicone glove, sieve and a wide selection of SASKO Bake Mixes and Flour. To enter, simply complete the entry form below. Terms…
“I think flavoured ice is going to be huge this summer, in interesting flavours that people might not expect. I’m talking slushies, ice creams, sorbets, sherbets and frozen…
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la la! We’re welcoming the festive season with NetFlorist on Day 2 of our 12 Days of Christmas competitions. At NetFlorist, they understand that Christmas is all about spoiling your loved ones and what better way to spoil them than with the range of incredibly festive gifts that will make your friends and family smile. From Christmas hampers to floral wonders, there is literally something for everyone! WIN! We’re giving one lucky reader a chance to win a Festive Roses, Pongracz and Ice Bucket hamper valued at R1259.95.…
Sesame & Spice: Baking from the East End to the Middle East by Anne Shooter (HEADLINE, R649) Anne takes us back to her mom’s kitchen and the recipes…
An indulgent baked cheesecake that’s a delicious, sweet end to a Christmas meal. To make your life a little easier on the day, set some time aside to bake this cheesecake up to 3 days ahead, and store in the fridge, wrapped in cling film – without removing it from the cake tin. The texture of the cheesecake is silky smooth. This is thanks to baking it in a water bath – which sounds daunting, but really isn’t! You really must wrap the tin twice in heavy-duty foil, though. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
Meat free Mondays will have you thinking twice about the first supper of the week. We’ve compiled a quick and easy vegan substitutes chart to replace animal products…
No one likes to see a flustered host or hostess, out of their breath (and depth). Your guests believe you are a culinary superhero and will accept no flaw. Here’s how… Instead of plated starters, prepare large sharing boards for people to pick at while having drinks. Try to do as much as possible in advance – make all sauces and dressings two to three days ahead and prepare roasts in their casserole dishes two days before, ready to be popped in the oven to roast away. Find our ultimate guide to a stress-free Christmas lunch here. For a casual…
One of the best parts about Christmas, other than the feast, of course, is the table decor. Below we share 3 Festive name-setting ideas to make your Christmas…
Lovely as a side or a main for vegetarian guests. You can assemble this dish up to 2 days ahead, store in the fridge and simply roast before serving. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
Making biscuit decorations is a great activity to do with kids: fill bowls with different coloured icings and toppings, and let them decorate and be creative.