By Alice Spenser-HiggsPlant a medley of Asian greens. They’re zesty and flavourful, delicious in salads, stir-fried or steamed. Did you know, Asian or mustard greens are Brassicas (members of the cabbage family) and are an incredibly rich source of vitamins A, C and K, which are particularly necessary for maintaining health in winter? The leaves and stems are also low in calories and fat but high in fibre. Growing tips • Plant Asian greens in a position that receives full sun. • Enrich the soil with compost and organic 2:3:2 fertiliser. • Water regularly and don’t allow the soil to…
Where to eat, stay and shop while you’re in the Swartland. Where to Eat while you’re in the Swartland With a shady terrace for those searing summer afternoons, Riebeek-Kasteel’s…
This blueberry blast breakfast smoothie will keep you going until lunchtime. It’s refreshing and packed full with all of the nutrients and vitamins you need for a busy day ahead.
Coffee and white chocolate blondies are a spin on their classic chocolate cousins. Sweet and chewy, they’re made using white chocolate instead of dark chocolate, and our version includes…
Muddle 2 slices of ginger, 6 fresh mint leaves and 15ml (1 tbsp) simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 60ml (¼ cup) tequila, 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon…
Use a selection of vegetables (the more colourful the variety, the better) like thickly sliced red cabbage, whole peppers, whole spring onions and avocados. Brush the vegetables with…
Finely slice a medium-sized cabbage. Mix 50ml extra virgin olive oil and 25ml white balsamic vinegar (regular balsamic discolours the cabbage and doesn’t have the same clean flavour)…
F&HE recently attended the beautiful Le Dîner en blanc in Johannesburg It was a well-kept secret; an invite-only event shrouded in mystery that had taken over social media. All we could really deduce was that it was an elegant gourmet picnic in a secret location, with an all-white dress code. Started in Paris 25 years ago and dubbed by some as “a worldwide epicurean phenomenon” and the “world’s largest secret dinner party”, Le Dîner en Blanc had a lot to live up to. As the date rolled over (27 September 2013), the anticipation built and Joburg was filled with whispers…
Duqqa or dukkah is an Egyptian mixture of herbs, spices and nuts. This aromatic black dukkah is full of earthy flavours and perfect as a seasoning or in…