• Chocolate date and banana loaf is crumbly, dark and delicious. The dates give the mixture a wonderful natural sweetness, and bananas add a lovely softness. Top with thick Italian meringue and you’ve got a perfect teatime treat! Recipes and styling by Andria Neophytou Assisted by Andrea Pafitis-Hill and Jani Venter Photograph by Dawie Verwey 

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    The step-by-step Origami to make the Easter Bunny is a fun and festive way to add decor to your Easter feast. Here’s how to do it:  Step 1: Open out a serviette and fold it in half so that it is a square Step 2: Fold in half again Step 3: Fold it in ½ to mark the centre line. Open. Fold one side at a 45° angle so that the edge is aligned with the centre. Reopen. Step 4: Create a diamond bottom shape by folding the bottom into a triangle Step 5: Create a kite shape folding the…

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