• F&HE contributor Jenny Handley meets Eric LanlardMeeting award-winning master patissiere chef Eric Lanlard at a breakfast hosted by le Creuset at Silwood Kitchen in Cape Town made for…

    The Snapper is a refreshing variation of the traditional Bloody Mary. Made with gin instead of vodka, this drink has been popular on the American cocktail scene since the early 1920s. A drink named Bloody Mary was too vulgar for New York’s sophisticated St Regis hotel, and so The Snapper was born! 

    This lime velvet cake is a unique spin on traditional red velvet, with even more flavour! The success of this cake lies in the three layers of zesty…

    The word ‘hollandaise’ can often instill fear into otherwise happy apron wearers, but no more! Our super-easy hollandaise sauce will have you scrambling to make batches of eggs Benedict for hungry friends and family. Easy, simple, and delicious. A few handy hints when tackling the hollandaise: Ensure that the bowl never touches the water. Always add the butter slowly – one cube at a time. Whisk continuously to prevent the eggs from curdling. 

    Summer vegetable tart proves that some of the best pastries are savoury. This delicious dish is loaded with tangy flavours and wholesomeness. Definitely on the menu for a…