Johannesburg high society will gather for one of the City of Gold’s premier lifestyle events on November 29 when Stellenbosch at Summer Place – presented by Sanlam Private Wealth – transforms the plush Gauteng venue into a stylish winelands rendezvous. At this luxurious event – a one-night showcase of some of South Africa’s finest wines, food and art – guests will have the exclusive opportunity to mingle with the country’s top winemakers and chefs. More than just a mere location, it is the Stellenbosch lifestyle that will be on show – for the eighth time. Stellenbosch, South Africa’s top wine…
What is Christmas without a wow-worthy roast as the centre-piece of the table? We’ve put together our list of spectacular Christmas roasts, worthy of being on your table…
Trifle, a traditional English dessert, and often enjoyed over the festive season, is a definite South African favourite on Christmas tables. Trifles are so easy to make and are a real crowd-pleaser! Below we share 10 trifle recipes your guests will love – from traditional trifle recipes to more modern trifles, this is the only trifle recipe collection you need this Christmas. Quick and easy Christmas trifle This panettone trifle is soaked in deliciously festive spirit and is our gift to busy cooks as it’s a cinch to make. Cheat’s tropical trifle The easiest dessert to quickly throw together for…
In September, Pictured Rocks (also known as Nordic Sails 2) was revealed as the much-anticipated Colour of the Year for 2018 and needless to say, the F&HE team…
This panettone trifle is soaked in deliciously festive spirit and is our gift to busy cooks as it’s a cinch to make. Serves 4 – 6 EASY 10 minutes excluding refrigeration This quick and easy Christmas trifle has all the wow elements! You’ll need: 250ml ready-made strawberry jelly 250ml ready-made custard 250ml sliced strawberries 250ml dried cranberries 500g chocolate panettone drizzled with 100ml brandy 500ml whipped fresh cream How to do it: Decoratively place a few spoonfuls of jelly in a serving bowl followed by a spoonful of custard. Sprinkle with the strawberries, cranberries and panettone, and spoon over some…
How to buy and store berries Rich in vitamin C, the berry family includes blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, gooseberries, mulberries, raspberries, red currants and strawberries. Once berries have been…
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” Calvin Coolidge “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” Alexander Smith “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” Andy Rooney “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Will Ferrell, “Elf” “Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything…
Preparing Christmas lunch or dinner has never been this easy thanks to a new range of ready-to-cook Limited Edition meats available exclusively from Checkers just in time for…
With the festive season around the corner, we are feeling the Christmas cheer and because today is also #ThrowbackThursday, we are sharing our Christmas covers from the last 10 years with you! “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” Calvin Coolidge Christmas 2007 Christmas food, tipples and tables… Eat, drink and be merry! In December 2007, we served up a magical Christmas spread. “We decided to photograph our Christmas menu special in the bush this year and so, armed…
The festive season is here and so is the pressure to get the perfect gift for your person. And while it’s the thought that counts, ticking an item…