I sit down to (yet another) sensational cup of coffee with Jaco de Witt and business partner and MasterChef SA 2013 runner-up Leandri van der Wat after a relatively chaotic morning of shooting, dodging customers, skirting around coffee grinders and hilariously positioning the two of them to create the perfect portrait. The morning is only halfway done and already we’re all three cappuccinos down. After a lengthy conversation about speculoos (a Dutch nutbutter with a flavour reminiscent of the Nuttikrust biscuit) and her sister Seline’s bizarre consumption habits (let’s just say that 800g of speculoos saw its demise in only…
We give you 5 of the top romantic restaurants to dine at in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban this Valentine’s Day. Johannesburg: That’s Amore: That’s Amore Ristobar, one of…
1. Blueberry and cherry lattice tart: 2. Peanut butter chocolate fondants: 3. Chocolate cherry cake: 4. Blackberry and almong torte: 5. Plum tart Tatin: 6. Chocolate tart: …
Edible Bouquets provides customers with a creative way to express gestures of love, appreciation and endearment for all occasions. Combining the idea of a flower bouquet with healthy fruit baskets in a creative way that is pleasing to the eye and the palette, made fresh to order and delivered in time to pass on those messages of love and adoration. Edible Bouquet’s unique handcrafted products are comprised of fresh fruit, Belgian chocolate, artistry, quality packaging and great customer service. It is a visual feast as well as a healthy alternative to sweet treat gifts. The use only the finest Belgian…
Recipe by Thulisa Martins VARIATIONS Beetroot noodles Add 30ml (2 tbsp) beetroot purée to the water and baking powder mixture prior to adding it to the flour. To…
Biryani vs Pilaf BIRYANI is a rice-based dish in which the rice is cooked with the meat and spices. PILAF OR PULAO is a similar rice dish to biryani, the main difference being that the rice, meat and vegetables are cooked separately and combined in the final stages of cooking. Cucumber raita vs Tzatziki CUCUMBER RAITA is a condiment in Indian cuisine comprising a mixture of cucumber and thick yoghurt, with the addition of spices. TZATZIKI is a condiment in Greek cuisine. Similar to raita, but without the spices, it is a mixture of cucumber and thick…
As venison is low in fat it’s a healthier meat option. As a result it won’t be as tender or moist as other meat. COOK’S TIPS • Make…
There is nothing quite like home cooking! Family food, home food, mom’s food. Your Family: The Cookbook is filled with 100 mouth-watering recipes, local ingredients and simple, clear instructions. It’s the ultimate home-cooking recipe collection. From quick and easy, to made-from-scratch, to healthy and comforting, you will be inspired with a recipe for every weeknight meal. Find pages of best-dressed pastas, 30-minute winners, vegetarian wonders, health boosters, comforting stews and curries and easy weeknight puddings! Whether you are celebrating an anniversary or simply looking for an indulgent meal for some midweek comfort, you can be sure your family will be…
TO DRINK: Rijks Chardonnay 2005: a creamy palate with flavours of vanilla, pine nuts, orange and lemon peel.
TO DRINK: A slightly sweet rosé with a crisp finish matches the vanilla
TO DRINK: The herby stuffing will benefit from a spicy, dry bubbly rosé like Graham Beck Rosé NV. 2 whole turkeys – ask your butcher to debone each…