With the holiday season in full swing – perfectly pairing cheese and wine takes a bit of planning. We’re here to help you out with SPAR’s delicious range of cheeses and Olive Brook wines from Tops at SPAR. 1. All about texture Pair your wine and cheese according to texture – usually red wines work best with a hard cheese, while white works well with softer cheeses, and a rosé pairs beautifully with goat’s cheese or a fragrant Brie. 2. Sweet and nutty: Semi-hard cheeses, like SPAR Marksbury Select Emmentaler, will pair gorgeously with the Olive Brook Prestige Collection Sauvignon…
Recipe by Taryne Jakobi “Be warned – the process of making these can get a little messy but, after that, the hardest part of this recipe is waiting…
This effortless show-stopper festive salad wreath boasts salty salmon, which pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the balsamic glaze and a balanced texture of artichokes and creamy mozzarella. You can have this delicious festive salad wreath for a holiday brunch or as a stylish side. Celebrate the holidays by sharing it with your loved ones. Recipe with Thulisa Martins
Swap the traditional thin meat for earthy figs to create this vegetarian-friendly fresh fig carpaccio with honeyed vinegar. The beautiful swirling pattern is very easy to create, making…
This recipe is a double twist – we’ve combined variations on both the much-loved mince pie as well as the trendy cake pop to create these delicious cranberry and apple mince pie pops! They’re perfect for the festive season but just as good on any day when you’re craving some robust fruity flavours. These can be made at least 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container. Recipe by Thulisa Martins
Fresh fig Italian kisses are an earthy spin on an after-dinner favourite. They’re incredibly easy to make and are a delicious combination of fruity, creamy and sweet. They are best…
Jenny Handley explores the hop, hot and happening Bree Street restaurants of the Mother City to meet some of the chefs who make it come alive! Recipes and styling by: Migalia Bellorin, Richard Bosman, Roberto Carluzzo, Lauren Case, Luca Di Pasquale, Liam Tomlin and Gareth Walford Photographs by: Bruce Tuck Bree Street, at the foot of Table Mountain, has earned itself a reputation of being the culinary road of Cape Town. Here, both local and international chefs are creating a culture of five-star food served in settings that vary from edgy and elegant to casual streetside dining. The emphasis is…
Peruvian style lemon-cured raw fish with chilli, onion and coriander is as flavourful as seafood gets! Ceviche is a popular dish in Latin America, especially Peru and Chile. It…
It won’t even take 10 minutes to whip up this elegant lunch. A salmon, caper and mozzarella sandwich is perfect for a light midday meal. Just the right balance of salty meat and creamy cheese.