• The secret to great caramelised onions is to give them the time they need to become sweet and jammy. Cooking the onions low and slow for as long as an hour draws out their natural sugars which eventually caramelise, completely transforming the flavour and texture of the onions. Caramelised onions are a delicious addition to salads, pizza, soups, burgers, steaks, sauces…anything! Try out this caramelized onion & pecorino strata with roast tomatoes or this lip-smacking potato tart with caramelised onion topping. How to caramelise onions INGREDIENTS 4 onions 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp butter Optional: A splash of balsamic vinegar…

    Smooth, suave and swagalicious, that’s Baronne. The 2020 vintage of Mzanzi’s much loved Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend has made it onto the top ten list of Winemag’s Prescient Signature Red Blend Report for 2022. Winemaker Zinaschke Steyn is beaming. “Awesome that a panel of experts used to tasting the best of the best is giving our popular blend the thumbs up. If you were to calculate how often a bottle is opened every day somewhere in South Africa, it would work out to one every 15 seconds!”  The great news is that Baronne, with a score of 92, retails for around…

    If a lemon curd, a lemon would! The humble lemon , a lovey and versatile fruit that can do just about anything!  Food&Home have found some of the “zest” ways to use up your lemons.. Simply the Zest! Lemon zest is extremely flavorful and adds a burst of freshness to your favourite dishes. The zest contains essential oils and is not nearly as acidic or tart as the lemon juice. The lemon zest is some of the most flavourful part of the lemon. Lemon zest can be used in the following ways: Finely grated and placed in the freezer until…

    Craft gingerbeer? Yes please! When owner and MD of Natural Drinks Ian Nieuwoudt turned years of wine-making experience into perfecting non-alcoholic naturally carbonated drinks, he hoped for something truly special… and got it!  After 7 years in business, the company has grown its footprint across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, North-West, Mpumalanga, and, more recently, KwaZulu-Natal.  Listings with some of South Africa’s largest retailers, Checkers and SPAR and even Kaap Agri which allows for their incredibly delicious products to be accessible across South Africa, and even Namibia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

    These Easy Oreo balls go down a treat, whether you’re a kid or adult, they hit the spot! They are incredibly easy to make, and serve as a fun afternoon activity, late night baking session or mid-week snack. Easy Oreo Balls MAKES 25-30 INGREDIENTS 2 packs original Oreos 1 tub (230g) cream cheese 200g dark chocolate, melted 200g white chocolate, melted METHOD PLACE Oreos in a food processor and blend into a fine powder. Add to a large bowl. SCOOP out the cream cheese and add to the bowl. Using a spoon, work the mixture into a smooth paste. REFRIGERATE…

    From the makers of Sir Fruit, South Africa’s number 1 cold pressed juice, health shots and first-of-its-kind fresh cocktail mix brand, comes an exciting new drinks and dessert…