2018 is the “Year Of The Open Hand.” Because the KAMERS/Makers team truly believes that KAMERS/Makers is the difference. They’re all about the handcrafted, with each show being “handmade” by offering something different. To that end they have unveiled two brand new venues for our Autumn Shows – St Joseph’s Marist College in Rondebosch, Cape Town from 28 February – 4 March and St David’s Marist Inanda in Sandton, Joburg from 25-29 April. Two stunning historic buildings to which they will bring that inimitable KAMERS/Makers twist – 150+ Makers selling everything from hand-carved wooden bow ties and hand-turned wine-barrel furniture…
How important is the right glass in wine appreciation? A memorable moment for me was with Austrian glass manufacturer Riedel, when the same red wine was served in…
Mushrooms should be stored in the refrigerator either loosely in a bag or wrapped in a damp cloth to prevent loss of moisture. Use within a week. Brown mushrooms are also known as Italian brown mushrooms or crimini and have more flavour than the white variety. They should be firm, plump and clean. Avoid those which have bruises or are soft, wet and slimy. MAKE THIS: Garlicky wild mushrooms on rye toast It is also one of the most commonly and widely used varieties of mushrooms in the world. Dried porcini mushrooms are actually enhanced when dried out. To rehydrate, place…
This fruit chutney recipe is incredibly easy to make. Serve it with a thick slice of homemade bread, or bottle it, tag it and gift it to friends.…
A moist, rich cake that oozes lovely dark chocolate as soon as you dig into it. This recipe was adapted from Women’s Weekly: Best Food. ALSO TRY: Chocolate millionaire’s shortbread cake This delicious double chocolate mousse cake is also one of our favourites.
This spinach, ham and Parmesan soufflé is the perfect opening to any meal. TO DRINK: Biscuity and toasty, an aged bubbly is excellent with egg dishes. Recipes by…
Bubble and squeak is a traditional English dish often made with leftover vegetables. The main ingredient is potato, but we’ve added many of our favourite vegetables. TO DRINK: Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with vegetable-based dishes ALSO TRY: Herb-roasted baby potatoes and parsnip basil pesto salad
This strawberry milk recipe is a delicious twist on the classic strawberry milkshake. And it is healthier to boot! Start the day before with the strawberry ices as…
We’re celebrating this month’s seasonal produce and showing you our favourite fruits and veggies that are in season in April. We also share some interesting factoids about each fruit and vegetable. What’s in season in April? Asparagus It is best to buy asparagus that are thin in diameter with tight, compact heads and firm, unwrinkled stalks. Thick asparagus are harvested too late and will therefore be bitter, stringy and perhaps even woody. You can, however, use a vegetable peeler to peel thick asparagus and remove some of the string. Treat your asparagus like a bunch of flowers: chop the ends…
Dr Green products renew the kitchen and enhance well-being. 6mm thick cast aluminium body, ensures the cooking temperature is rendered uniform over entire surface which allows more gentle…