Richard Carlsson’s interest in salami, cured hams, pancetta and bacon developed during his travels across mainland Europe, where he spent much of his time living on farms where the fine art of charcuterie was practiced, as a result, he learnt the ways of this great culinary art. “The conditions,” Richard notes, “were very similar to those on my own farm, Pampoenfontein, which is situated outside Porterville, in the heart of the Groot Winterhoek mountains.” And so, he decided to start his own business back in South Africa. He created his first meat products from humble beginnings − with just a…

American celebrity food stylist, Denise Vivaldo, will be the international guest lecturer at the much-anticipated Food Styling Course that is taking place from 14 – 18 April 2015 at the South African Chefs Association’s Centre for Culinary Excellence (CCE) in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The first of its kind in South Africa, this Food Styling Course is endorsed by the South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs), the authority on all things culinary in the country, and is brought to you by Zahra Media Group, publishers of Easy Food Magazine, an international recipe magazine that has been the best-selling food publication in…

Cookies&Crazy and Marshmallow Pop! might sound like kiddies’ treats, but be assured that these funky-sounding names refer to exquisite cream liqueurs more suited to livening up age-restricted festivities. Together with the new Cuppnchino Cream, this trio of delectable liqueurs is set to take any social to the next level of party pleasure. Indulge with Cookies&Crazy’s rich biscuit and chocolate flavour; revel in the dark aromas of freshly ground coffee and vanilla in Cuppnchino Cream; or, have your taste buds whipped into creamy, floating bliss with Marshmallow Pop! Enjoy each liqueur as is or let your imagination run wild. Serve it…