South Africa’s number one cream cheese brand, LANCEWOOD®, is at it again, scouting for Mzansi’s best baker. This year’s winner will not only walk away with the 2018 Cake-Off® Challenge title – and bragging rights – but will also win an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City worth R150 000. Following the success of the first Cake-Off® in 2016, LANCEWOOD® is looking to up its game – encouraging the crème de la crème of the country’s bakers to enter their tastiest and most creative sweet or savoury recipes using at least one LANCEWOOD® product. Now it’s up to you to…
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.…
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 a chance to WIN a R1 000 SPAR voucher! Simply fill out the form below and answer an easy question (HINT: the answer is in the recipes). CAULIFLOWER VELOUTÉ WITH BRUSCHETTA Serves 4 – 6 EASY 1 hr WHAT YOU NEED 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets 30ml (2 tbsp) SPAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil SPAR Salt and freshly ground SPAR Black Pepper, to taste 45ml (3 tbsp) SPAR Salted Butter 1 onion,…
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…
This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this June, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. The Drift Farm ‘Moveable Feast’ 2015, R385 A blend of malbec, syrah, pinot noir, touriga nacional and tannat; this magic wine is an expression of the Drift Estate. Ripe, rich black berry fruit is laced with mountain fynbos, white pepper and just a hint of cigar box. On the palate find red fruits such as cherry, raspberries and plum layered with dark chocolate and black fruits. Pair with: Springbok fillet under the stars Spotlight on…
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…
Spend your chilly evenings with Van Loveren Family Vineyards’ award-winning fortified wines in front of a roaring fire. The Van Loveren Red Muscadel is the ideal companion to desserts and fruit while the Cape Ruby pairs perfectly with fine, flavourful cheeses. End your dinner party on a high note by wowing your guests with a savoury cheese and Cape Ruby combination or try the Red Muscadel with Izelle Hoffman, lifestyle chef’s Chocolate Raspberry Crumble recipe at https://bit.ly/2x1gEco. Visit Van Loveren’s state-of-the-art tasting room to enjoy creative wine pairings, cellar tours, lunch at Christina’s bistro, garden tours, birding, hiking, MTB and…
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…
In honour of National Doughnut Day, happening today (1 June 2018), we’ve rounded up some of our favourite doughnut facts. Renée Zellweger apparently ate 20 doughnuts a day to gain weight for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason As much as we love, love, love a good doughnut, or two, or perhaps three, we cannot imagine having to eat 20 doughnuts a day! But, if it’s worth it, who are we to complain, right? Doughnuts were served to soldiers during WWI. “Doughnut Girls”, female volunteers of the Salvation Army, would bring doughnuts and coffee to the soldiers in the trenches…
The world as we know it is becoming more carb conscious. We’re casting our bread upon the waters, aiding you in this journey to making clever carb choices.…