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 and refreshing buttermilk sponge which are then topped with a delicious cream cheese icing and decorated with some lime zest for the perfect lime masterpiece. We love this cake because it’s the perfect weekend bake, great for sharing with your loved ones or simply for a casual afternoon tea with the ladies. If you’re a fan of traditional red velvet, don’t miss out on these red velvet whoopee pies. Recipe by Toni…
If you’re craving a sweet treat but don’t want anything too rich or overwhelming, give beetroot and pineapple cake a try. It has wonderful earthy flavours, and a…
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 happy summer lunch! Recipe by Leila Saffarian
A quick and easy cocktail for summer! Sip this mint and kiwi julep next to the pool, on the beach or simply while you are lounging outside for some…
Just like its creator, Peter John Vadas, this grass-fed beef sirloin with baby beetroot and carrots is down-to-earth but still exceptional. Robust flavours and some favourite ingredients are all that’s needed for this surefire hit.
Chilled buttermilk puddings with spiced pineapple are a delicious cold mix of sweet and spicy. The spiced pineapple is a great topping for the buttermilk puddings but tart berries also work well with the creaminess. If you’d like to incorporate a pretty splash of colour, add bright raspberry sauce. The puddings can also be frozen for an hour or two to create a quick take on an ice-cream bombe.
Step aside chocolate mousse… There’s a new dessert in town. And it’s not going away soon! These lemon mousse pots are the new favourite kid on the block, and…
Scandinavian countries top the charts as the best places to live. JUDY BRYANT found the Finnish food as genuine as its people Since the Finnish capital of Helsinki was named World Design Capital for 2012, thousands of visitors from all over the world have been exposed to its unpretentious yet delicious food. The country’s cuisine is based on the freshest natural ingredients, seasonality, simplicity and purity of taste. With a pantry that includes the Baltic Sea, 188 000 lakes, wide swathes of birch forests and montane grazing, key ingredients are fish, game (reindeer and moose, wild duck and wood pigeon), mushrooms and a huge…
At Burnside restaurant, siblings Jessica and Dillon du Plessis keep to the philosophy of a home away from home, friendly service and fresh, simple food. “My parents encouraged me…