Hold on to your seats, ladies and gents. We’ve got something super exciting to share with you! Yes, you heard right – wine popsicles are totes a thing!
We are frequently so focused on what’s hot and what’s new, that we’re forgetting the foundation that made our society what it is today – our heritage. We…
Print Recipe Mackerel, tomato and mustard tart Ingredients 1 x 400g packet frozen puff pastry, thawed 250g smoked mackerel fillets 5ml (1 tsp) wholegrain mustard 60ml (¼ cup) crème fraîche 1 egg, beaten 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh coriander or flat-leaf parsley, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions
Print Recipe Prawns served on poached egg and cucumber tagliatelle Ingredients 30 king prawns, peeled, cleaned and shells reserved 50g cake flour 5 eggs, beaten 700ml puffed rice cereal, finely crushed 500g butter 100g rocket 125g caviar 50ml black sesame seeds 50ml fresh chives, snipped 1 cucumber, thinly sliced Poached egg 5 litres water 150ml
Clarens, situated on the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State, is a must-visit! Anzelle Hattingh, our copy editor, visited Clarens recently and share’s her list of 5 things to do in Clarens, Free State. The handiest tip of them all… First of all, put in some extra leave and kick off your weekend breakaway… during the week – and really experience Clarens in its full quiet, cosy splendour! The town offers fare and wares for any taste and penchant, and accommodation is diverse and affordable. Passport up to date? Pop over the Caledonspoort Lesotho border to AfriSki…
From the rugged kloofs and dramatic landscapes to the world’s richest desert fauna, the Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is a photographer’s dream. The park is situated near Port Nolloth and…
We interviewed Top Chef contestant Kym Clement about her new restaurants, her future, her travels and her appearance on Top Chef. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Pretoria has become my hometown where both restaurants I co-own are based in the heart of the city. Urban Eatery is a coffee shop that is based at the National Treasury and my newest venture Central Pizza Company. I was also a cheftestant on SABC 3’s Top Chef South Africa. Where have you trained and where have you worked as a chef? What did you love most about being in a restaurant…
We are commemorating South Africa’s rich culture this Heritage Day with a heavenly Heritage Day cake from The Velvet Cake Co. Their limited edition milk tart cake is the…
We’re obsessed with these steamed chicken and prawn dumplings and we love that they are so quick and easy to make! Combine the raw chicken, raw prawn meat and fresh shiitake mushrooms. Season to taste with sesame oil, a crushed garlic clove, soya sauce and freshly grated ginger. Pulse in a blender until the mixture comes together. Spoon small amounts of chicken mixture onto the centre of wonton or dumpling wrappers, brush the edges with a little water and fold to close. Place the dumplings on bok choi or Chinese cabbage leaves in a steamer basket and steam for 6 – 8…
Print Recipe Guava and mint ice lollies Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 15 mins + 3 hrs, to freeze Ingredients 750ml (3 cups) guava juice 1 large guava, peeled, seeded and puréed 30ml (2 tbsp) honey small handful fresh mint leaves 6 stalks lemongrass Instructions 1 In a large jug, mix the juice, puréed guava and