• Not sure what to do with that extra Christmas pudding stashed away in your cupboard? Try any of these delicious pantry hacks! Boozy Christmas pudding truffles TIME: 20 mins + 4 hrs, to chill | MAKES: 34 truffles INGREDIENTS  30ml (2 tbsp) brandy 80ml (1/3 cup) double-thick cream a pinch salt 80g castor sugar 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 15g butter 230 g very finely chopped dark chocolate 100 g crumbled store-bought Christmas pudding 50 g roasted and chopped hazelnuts METHOD COMBINE brandy with double-thick cream, a pinch salt, castor sugar, vanilla essence and butter. BRING to a boil,…

    Orange, rosemary and caramel-glazed duck breasts Serves: 4 Time: 40 mins Preheat the oven to 180˚C. Place 4 duck breasts, skin-side down in a cold non-stick frying pan over medium heat (without any oil), 6 – 8 minutes or until golden brown. Pour off the fat regularly and brown the other side, 30 seconds. Simply wipe the pan clean and set aside (you’ll use it again in a moment). Place the duck breasts, skin-side facing up, in a roasting tin in the preheated oven until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. While the duck roasts, heat a little olive oil…

    Drinks trolleys have made a stylish comeback and are wheeling their way into your bar, living room and office… Hey, roll it wherever you want it! By Heather Boting Photographs by Graeme Wyllie We share 3 ways to style your drink trolley 1. Scandi dining room Styling tips for a clean, contemporary look: Keep it fresh – add fruit like lemons or other citrus to your trolley. They are great for G&Ts and add pops of colour to your display. Add a piece of art – include an oversized framed art piece on the trolley. This creates texture and a…

    On the West Coast highway, between Paternoster and Cape Town, lies the quaint dorpie of Darling. Home to Tannie Evita and the wild daisies, but also a must-stopover spot for fantastic gourmet fare. Before we continue, make sure you check out this guide to the best restaurants in Paternoster. Written by Johan Liebenberg Photographs by Bruce Tuck Whenever I visit the little town of Darling with its thresholds adorned with natural flora, I am reminded of the film Monsieur Hire, based on the novella by Georges Simenon, where Monsieur Hire, living in Paris, tries to coax a beautiful young woman…