While this Italian dessert is traditionally made with another sweet wine, Marsala, I find that zabaglione is exquisite made with muscadel. Although Marsala is hard to find, muscadel is readily available. Just right if you’re in need of a little sweet, warm comfort at the end of the day. The secret to zabaglione is not to cook it over direct heat. Recipe and styling by Kim Hoepfl Photograph by Vanessa Grobler
The sweet, intensely grapey flavours of muscadel are a natural partner for the sweet perfume of peaches and nectarines. Quite rich and heavily sweet, lightened by its floral…
A variety of flavours emerge from the stuffing to combine with the delicate flavour of pork. Recipe and styling by Anna Montali Photograph by Mark Green
A leg of lamb is one of my favourite meat cuts. It reminds me of Sunday outings we enjoyed as kids when we’d have tenderly sliced roast leg…
Set on the lavish lawns of the House on Fire Sculpture Garden against a breathtaking backdrop of endless cane fields and rolling hills, August 4th 2018 is a day not to be missed. Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival is the event for food enthusiasts, culture buffs and travellers looking for a unique and sophisticated African-vintage styled event celebrating the local, the wholesome, the creative, and the delicious. All culinary exhibitions and food vendors reflect Luju’s focus on inclusivity and integrity by targeting sustainably sourced and quality food produce that is predominantly local. Amongst this exciting selection will be…
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This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this July, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Blue Owl Merlot 2017, R50 As rare as hen’s teeth… a great tasting, good value merlot! On Allée Bleue’s entry-level range this fruit-driven merlot is a pleasure to drink. Smooth and uncomplicated the palate bursts with ripe cherries and milk chocolate. Juicy tannins and a refreshing finish make it all that more drinkable. Pair with: Creamy mushroom and bacon spaghetti WIN! Allée Bleue created this range of easy-drinking wines in honour of its…
A quick and easy shortbread biscuit Makes 18 EASY 45 mins Preheat the oven to 160°C and line two baking trays with baking paper. Combine 250g soft butter and 110g castor sugar in a food processor, and blitz, 1 minute. Blitz in 375g cake flour and 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence. Mix until combined. Roll the dough by hand, into 18 evenly sized balls. Arrange on the baking trays, make a deep thumbprint in each and bake, 15 minutes. Cool, 5 minutes, and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Melt 160g chopped white chocolate and 15ml (1 tbsp) butter in…