• Bavaria Beer is celebrating ‘Sober January’ with the launch of two new products, Bavaria 0.0% Beer and Bavaria 0.0% IPA, which were recently unveiled in South Africa. ‘The best we’ve ever brewed’ campaign Swinkels Family Brewers, the independent brewer of Bavaria Beer, is situated in a small Dutch village and has been leading the way in innovation in the beer category with a history of beer brewing and seven generations of experience. ‘The best we’ve ever brewed campaign’ brings with it refreshed packaging and two new non-alcoholic products that will easily support the drive for a healthy and sober…

    This colourful grazing board was made for lazy picnics. INGREDIENTS DRESSING 1  tsp dijon mustard 2  tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to season 1 garlic clove, crushed GRAZING BOARD 4 boiled eggs 1 Mediterranean cucumber cut into spears 3 baby gem lettuce, quartered 1 small packet sugar snap peas Chunk of parmesan 1 head of roasted garlic 56g tin of anchovies 4 celery spears cut 1 lemon cut into 6 wedges 1 baguette thinly sliced and toasted METHOD DRESSING Combine all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside. GRAZING BOARD…

    Lemony chicken gets an upgrade with a simple, exciting salsa. INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest 750 grams celeriac, peeled 2 large carrots, peeled 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp. white-wine vinegar 100 grams pumpkin seeds, toasted Handful roughly chopped parsley 2 Tbsp. double-cream yoghurt Handful parsley leaves, to serve Handful fresh thyme sprigs, to serve Caperberry salsa 1 cup caperberries 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1½ tsp. dried pink peppercorns, roughly crushed METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. COMBINE chicken,…

    The perfect treat for a hot summer’s evening, this meringue is fluffy and light. The slightly bitter notes of  the negroni perfectly offset the sweetness of the pavlova for  the perfect ‘adult’ dessert INGREDIENTS 6 large egg whites 150 grams caster sugar 150 grams golden caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence CANDIED PECAN NUTS 11⁄2 tbsp brown sugar 11⁄2 tbsp water 1/8 tsp vanilla essence 1/8 salt 1 cup pecan nuts NEGRONI FRUIT 30 ml gin 30 ml Campari 30 ml sweet red Vermouth 75 grams brown sugar 4 tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 oranges, sliced 2 blood oranges, sliced 100…

    The beloved campfire treat in the form of a cake. INGREDIENTS CAKE 185 grams butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla essence 3⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄2 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup cake flour 3⁄4 tsp baking powder 1⁄2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 200 grams Tennis biscuits 3⁄4 cup buttermilk MARSHMALLOW 1 tbsp cornflour 500 grams caster sugar 350 grams liquid glucose 3⁄4 cup water 42 grams powdered gelatine 3⁄4 cup water, extra 1 tbsp vanilla essence GANACHE 300 ml cream 500 grams dark chocolate, chopped METHOD CAKE Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease two 20cm springform pans and line…