Classic retro favourites are on trend at the moment.Ditch the chips when serving steak and opt for that retro classic – the baked potato. Serve with a dollop of creamy chive topping. Combine 250ml (1 cup) sour cream with 45ml (3 tbsp) chopped fresh chives, a squeeze of lemon juice and ½ chopped red chilli. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. A quick spice rub instantly makes any tray of roasted vegetables that bit more special. Combine a selection of root vegetables with either diced pumpkin or butternut. Combine 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil, 5ml (1 tsp)…
Not everyone knows that one of America’s favourite foodies, Colonel Sanders, went from school drop-out to creator of the world’s most famous fried chicken recipe Just like the…
From feathery and delicate to robust and regal, the Cape’s fynbos kingdom is one of the natural wonders of the worldINGRID CASSONWhat is fynbos? ‘Fynbos’ is the narrow belt of natural vegetation stretching through the majestic mountains, valleys and plains of our Cape region, from Niewoudtville in the north, through Cape Town and east to Grahamstown. It was the Dutch settlers who gave the name to this hardy group of plants: fijnbosch means fine-leafed bushes’. Most famous for its regal proteas, it is the smallest of the world’s six plant kingdoms but it’s also the second most diverse. Home to…
Even if you’re an aficionado who knows your macchiato from your Americano, you can brush up on the latest trends and true artisanal coffee brewing, tasting and drinking…
Ashley Hayden, media personality and part of the Jacaranda FM breakfast team, welcomes us into the gorgeous Johannesburg home she shares with partner Charles Wilson and their two children. A career in the public eye is bound to engender a need for quiet days in with friends. When at home, Ashley prefers a relaxed atmosphere where she doesn’t feel as though she is being scrutinised. She has created an environment that is a far cry from crowds, microphones and couture. “Charlie and I have two children, nine year- old Cara and eight-year-old Guy. We live in an old house in…
Mauritius is the stuff of movies and dreams, the place we imagine holds relaxation and romance, where all worries are washed away by the turquoise ocean. Dominique Brown…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Monday 10 September Spent the day in Jerusalem, visiting the Wailing Wall and walking the Via Dolorosa (the Stations of the Cross). Fascinating watching people praying at the Wailing Wall – the women’s area separate from the men. A few bar mitzvahs were taking place so the women would stand on chairs on their side, looking over the fence and shouting instructions to their husbands and sons on the other side. Walking the Via Dolorosa brought so much perspective -…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Sunday 9 September Everyone was feeling a little…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Friday 7 September Another wonderful day today! Did we walk! We woke up early to a delicious pastry compliments of the bakery below us and another exquisite cappuccino, this time made by the owner of the B&B. Then it was off to the Metro to go to the Vatican City! Although we got there early, the queues were already rather long but they were moving along swiftly and in about 15 minutes, we were inside the basilica (the queues for…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Thursday 6 September I think I might be…