Q: What is Bulletproof Coffee (BPC)? A: “It is basically coffee blended with a bit of butter and coconut oil. It sounds very odd, but it is very delicious and becomes a creamy drink when the ingredients emulsify – apparently its amazing for energy in the mornings.” Q: So what’s your experience with BPC? A: “I’ve only seen it on overseas blogs and sites (haven’t tried it yet), but it’s the new big thing in SA, seeing as everyone is .doing high-fat/low-carb (which we all know to be banting).” Q: Do you think you’ll try it soon? A: “Yes, I…
Print Recipe Sesame-seared tuna with rosé peri-peri salsa Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients Dressing juice of 1 lemon 50ml Portuguese rosé wine (Casal Garcia/Mateus) 2 red chillies, finely chopped cut into cubes handful fresh kale, shredded small handful fresh baby salad leaves Instructions 1 For the dressing, mix together the lemon juice, rosé,
Print Recipe Piquanté pepper-stuffed sardines Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 15 mins Ingredients 6 whole fresh or frozen sardines, defrosted, scaled and cleaned 80g piquanté peppers, chopped 250g cream cheese 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste chilli oil, to serve toasted Portuguese rolls, sliced and toasted, to serve Instructions
Print Recipe Spicy pan-grilled calamari tubes with quince aïoli Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 50 minutes Ingredients Calamari 2 red chillies, chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil zest of 1 lemon juice of ½ lemon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 100g calamari tubes olive oil, to
Print Recipe Grilled oysters with chorizo butter Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 20 mins Ingredients 100g butter 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 180g chorizo, finely chopped 12 fresh oysters, cleaned and on half a shell 2 lemons, cut into wedges, to serve Instructions 1 Preheat the grill. Melt half the
Print Recipe Drunken prawns with port and vinho verde Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 30 minutes + 2 hours, to marinate Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 20ml (4 tsp) olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, grated 180ml port 20ml (4 tsp) vinho verde (white wine) 700g
Print Recipe Tempura kob with onion and potato chips and garlic and herb dip Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients Battered kob 80g cornflour 180g cake flour 350ml soda water + extra, if needed vegetable oil, to deep-fry 500g farmed dusky kob, cut into bite-size strips Chips 200g potatoes, peeled and finely grated 1
This oxtail ragù with witbier and horseradish crumbs is the perfect winter warmer dish. Invite over your friends and family and dig in to this comforting oxtail ragù. We promise…
Karoo View 4 Star Cottages perch on a Koppie overlooking the Swartberg Mountains and village of Prince Albert, 350m away. Beautifully and luxuriously furnished, with all your ‘home from home’ comforts, including log fireplace, aircon, stone boma and plunge pool. Are you dreaming of wide-open vistas with spectacular views, peace and tranquillity, sunrises, sunsets and clear starry night, birding, nature, cycling or hiking? If so, Karoo View Cottages would love to welcome you to their Karoo haven. Includes complimentary health breakfast supplies, fresh milk and juice from our local dairy, firewood, blitz and daily servicing. Karoo View Cottages will…
POP it like it’s HOT with the BELLA Hot Air Popcorn Maker. You can make fresh, delicious popcorn in minutes. It doesn’t require oil, making it a healthier…
If you’re looking to add even more flair to French toast, why not try Pear and Gorgonzola-stuffed French toast? This delectable breakfast dish is just oozing with elegant flavours. A delicious way to start your day!