For nature lovers autumn is the last opportunity to squeeze in a quick camping trip – unless you’re one for camping in the cold. There are countless options on offer for camping in South Africa’s national parks. But some sites offer a little something special when you’re on a lookout for an extraordinary adventure… 8 Camps to visit in South Africa’s national parks 1. Knysna camping decks, Garden Route National Park This elevated camp is tucked away in the forest canopies and provides a nature experience as well as basic amenities, including a plug point. Pitch a three-man tent, have…
USDA Food Composition Data base. Accessed 09-02-2017: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list Fruit and vegetables: Avoid them at your peril. Nutrition Information Centre University of Stellenbosch. Accessed 2014 http://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/healthsciences/nicus/brochures Toor RK, Savage…
Fluffy buttermilk flapjacks Serves: Makes 15 Difficulty level: Easy Time: 30 mins In a large bowl, sieve together 150g cake flour, 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder, pinch salt, 2,5ml (½ tsp) bicarbonate of soda and 30ml (2 tbsp) castor sugar. In another bowl, beat 1 egg until fluffy, then whisk in 125ml (½ cup) warm buttermilk, 125ml (½ cup) warm milk, 30ml (2 tbsp) melted butter and 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet ingredients, until the flour mixture is just incorporated (do not over-mix – the…
Warm butterbeans with dill, mustard and lemon Serves: 2 – 3 Difficulty level: Easy Time: 20 mins Add a drizzle of olive oil to a frying pan and…
Print Recipe Espresso and peppermint chocolate ice cream Serves: 6 - 8 Cooking Time: 2 hrs + 6 hrs/overnight, to freeze Ingredients 250ml (1 cup) espresso, cooled 500ml (2 cups) fresh cream 250ml (1 cup) full cream milk 200g icing sugar, sifted 30ml (2 tbsp) vanilla essence pinch salt 150g Nestlé Peppermint Crisp chocolate, roughly
Inspired by the spiced Mayan hot chocolate that Vianne Rocher (played by Juliette Binoche) prepared at La Chocolaterie Maya, this truffle recipe belongs to author Joanne Harris, who…
This Greased Lightnin’ bacon burger will be the Danny to your Sandy. Smoky, tender, satisfying… this is the stuff of true love. Enjoy with a dreamily creamy Pink Lady shake. Oh those summer nights!
This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this March, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Aeon…
These light, crunchy veggies are delicious. The pea shoots remind me of clovers – a fun nod to St Patrick’s Day festivities.
Using bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast to leaven this spin-on-the traditional Irish soda bread, makes it an excellent, fuss-free recipe to try if you’re new to bread…