Whether its pots and pans, counters or cutlery, here are five reasons why when it comes to your kitchen, you should make sure it’s stainless! 1. Stainless Steel is easy to clean You don’t need to scrub hard at any stubborn marks on Stainless Steel products, simply leave them to soak in soap and water and clean them later. You can also pop them into a dishwasher to revive their shine when necessary. 2. Stainless Steel lasts more than a lifetime Stainless Steel products are durable, virtually corrosion free, and almost indestructible.With good care, Stainless Steel products will maintain their…
White chocolate and fig mousse is a dreamy dessert. Sweet and smooth, it’s a great combination of rich and earthy, thanks to the fresh figs. This is a…
Recipe by Warren Ying
Clover Salmon and Dill Muffins The recipe for these tasty tea time treats was created by the culinary pros behind the Clover Little Big Cook Off – a…
You only live once, so bake the cookies, lick the bowl and indulge… Below we share 3 nifty gadgets to get you baking in no time! Chocolate melt: Melt chocolate to a smooth and silky consistency every time with the Inspire Chocolate Melting Jar from Pick ‘n Pay (R40 each) Making Waffles: You don’t need a waffle maker to have the beautiful smell of freshly baked waffles spilling out of your home in the morning. Simply pour the batter into your Lékué Silicone Waffle Making Kit and insert into your oven for 15 minutes, from Yuppiechef.com, (R395 for a set…
It’s time for some Sandwich Salvation! These 6 delicious sandwich recipes will change the way you think about snacking. 1. Brioche with thyme-roasted peaches and vanilla mascarpone Recipes by Alida Ryder Serves: 4 Difficulty level: Easy Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS: Thyme-roasted peaches 4 peaches, halved and stones removed 4 sprigs fresh thyme 20ml (4 tsp) honey Vanilla Mascarpone 250g mascarpone, room temperature 15ml (1 tbsp) icing sugar 1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways and seeds removed 4 slices brioche, toasted, to serve METHOD: Preheat the oven to 180°C and line an oven tray with baking paper. Place the peaches on the…
5 things you didn’t know about Tonka beans: 1. Hailing from South America, tonka beans are the seeds of the large, tropical tonka tree. 2. Black and wrinkled…
Know your ingredients. When creating beautiful and delicious bakes it always helps to know the little secrets and tricks of the trade when it comes to your ingredients. We’re giving you a few useful tips with regards to berries, fresh cream, honey and limes. Berries: Select bright red and plump berries with their caps intact. Smaller berries are usually sweeter and have more flavour. Avoid berries that are soft, mouldy and shrivelled. Wash berries in a colander, drain and dry with paper towel. It is best to store berries in the fridge on a plate lined with paper towel and…
When in comes to Chardonnay in South Africa there is such a selection of bottled finesse to choose from that we need to be grateful to our winemakers…