‘Where there is cake there is hope; and there is always cake’, wrote Dean Koontz. Regardless of the context in which Dean has written this, a good slice of cake offers a delectable reprieve on any day. For the mother-daughter duo, Beverley and Kelly Jayne Finlayson – the creatives behind Joburg’s Kelly Jayne’s Cake Boutique – there is always a slice of hope to enjoy at any given time. Here, they show us how to make buttercream succulents. MASTERCLASS BY KELLY JAYNE FINLAYSON PHOTOGRAPHS BY SARAH DE PINA “As a child, I loved baking biscuits and desserts – testing new…
The professional chef competition with the biggest prize pool in the country is back, and you’re invited to bring your passion, bring your experience and bring your game…
This recipe for confit duck is used in the honey-glazed duck breast and confit duck crépinette with baby vegetables and cardamom jus recipes from our July 2018 issue.
If you ever wondered what fruits and vegetables are in season in South Africa, then this handy guide is for you. Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for South…
Bon appétit! Drawing inspiration from the rich history of French cuisine, this delectable spread from SPAR will bring the flavours of France straight to your kitchen. Plus stand…
We love a good gin and tonic! But, do you know the difference between London Dry and Old Tom Gin? No? Do not stress! Enjoy our handy guide to gin terminology: London Dry: A style of gin that can be made anywhere in which juniper is the dominant botanical, and is made in the “one shot” method (all the botanicals are added to the still, the distillation takes place, and then the gin is blended with water with nothing else added) Genever: Original Dutch juniper spirit which led to the creation of this drink. It retains the flavour of the…
Everyone has to believe in something. We believe we’ll have more gin! This World Gin Day we are sharing some of our favourite facts about gin. 9 Things you…
Bruce Jack—of Flagstone Wines fame—is also the owner and winemaker of a more boutique enterprise, The Drift Estate in the Overberg Highlands. He lives here with his wife Penelope and their two sons, Robert and Benjamin. Written by Malu Lambert, food and wine writer Tell us about your farm, The Drift? Embraced by a mind-blowing biodiversity of indigenous plant and animal life, the estate sits halfway up the southern-most mountain range in South Africa. An equitable climate and fresh water are obvious benefits, but there’s something else as well. It’s the way the sun creeps into kloofs and lights up…
Save the date for SA’s French-inspired 25th annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival, which takes place at the historic Franschhoek Huguenot Monument on 14 and 15 July. A social calendar…
We’re giving away a home entertaining kit from Beetroot Inc. worth R1 500. All you have to do to qualify is simply tell us which Beetroot Inc. item from their eco range is your favourite. With the rise of the socially responsible shopper, business is largely being led by ethical business practices and sustainability, and this is what Beetroot Inc. is all about. Not only do they manufacture environmentally friendly furniture and accessories, Beetroot Inc. supports a variety of entrepreneurs from artists to housewives and small manufacturers with their job creation initiatives. “It is our shared beliefs and attitudes that…
Kleftiko means “stolen” and the origins of this dish go back to the early days of the Greek freedom fighters who lived in the mountains. They had to…