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    UltraMel launches its new 275ml milkshakes in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry in celebration of its 50th birthday
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    UltraMel launches new full cream milkshakes

    Everyone has their favourite UltraMel custard moment, reminiscent of all the great memories created with friends and family for generations. Having enjoyed 5 decades of being Mzansi’s favourite custard, it’s time to shake things up with UltraMel’s new and exciting full cream milkshake variants in 3 delicious flavours – vanilla, chocolate & strawberry. Social media has been abuzz with the question “How do you UltraMel?”…red or green jelly? Vanilla or cinnamon? Hot or cold? Malva or Trifle? Big or small spoon? However you UltraMel, everyone has memory-filled stories to share. If the original UltraMel is anything to go by, it’s…

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    almond, apricot, ginger and fig biscotti
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    Almond, Apricot, Ginger and Fig Biscotti

    We wanted to create a fruity biscotti with a note of nuttiness. This take on a Yotam Ottolenghi biscuit is delicious and will have everyone raiding the cookie jar, so get good at hiding it! You will need preserved ginger and dried figs to make this recipe. Almond, Apricot, Ginger and Fig Biscotti HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 30 mins | SERVES 6 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 400 grams cake flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄2 tsp salt 100 butter, cubed 220 grams soft dark brown sugar 70 ml water 100 grams almonds,…

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    Woolworths Strawberry Cake
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    What’s new at Woolworths

    There’s always something new to be found at Woolworths! Whether it’s an extension of an existing range, or something completely fresh and exciting, Woolworths is always cooking up something innovative to whet your appetite, and get your tastebuds tingling. From cakes to crumbed chicken, and cheese bites to Chuckles®, we’ve tried them all and shared some of our thoughts below! NOODLE POTS A delicious meal, ready in minutes- who doesn’t love the sound of that?! These fresh noodle pots are filled with fresh vegetables, noodles, and a reduced broth, so that all you have to do is add boiling water…

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    Whipped pap porridge with honeyed nuts & fruit

    This slow cooked pap porridge is whipped into the most luscious creamy consistency. We wanted to level up the idea of old fashioned porridge and incorporate a fresh feel using coconut cream, honeyed nuts and fruit! You can use any fruit you have on hand or in season, and experiment with flavours by adding chocolate, peanut butter or vanilla extract to your porridge when cooking. We went for a simple but delicious flavour using honey and let the fruit make the magic! Whipped pap porridge with coconut cream, honeyed nuts and fruit MAKES 4 / HANDS -ON TIME 10 min…

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    8 homemade gift ideas for Mother’s Day

    Need some gift ideas for Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday? We’ve rustled together 8 fun DIY gifts for you to spoil the special women in your life. Ranging from petit cakes and chocolate truffles to homemade bath bombs, there is a little something here for all moms and motherly figures! 1. For the ones who love roses Instead of buying a bunch of roses, make these drop-dead-gorgeous vanilla and rose mini cakes. Classic flavours infused with some new elegance, these are the perfect sweet treat to spoil your mom on Mother’s Day. If you can’t find cherries, use…

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    Fine dining at Level Seven

    Level Seven offers fine dining on Johannesburg’s East Rand Living in Bedfordview on Johannesburg’s East Rand, I am well versed in having to drive to meet friends for dinner in the north – Sandton, Bryanston or Fourways – so it was with pleasure that I invited a friend to join me for some fine cuisine less than 20km from my door. Level Seven Restaurant, one of the restaurants in Johannesburg, at the Radisson Blu OR Tambo, with panoramic views over Kempton Park farmland, opened its doors along with the hotel in 2020 – but don’t be fooled, it isn’t at…

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    The KateTin
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    WIN with the KateTin!

    We chatted to South African chef, food stylist, author and photographer Katelyn Allegra, phenomenon behind the business and brand The KateTin, and author of award winning cookbook Chocolate. Stand a chance to win a KateTin hamper below! Your life What were the first  baked goods you made when you were young? One of my first ever flops was meringue. I had found the most beautiful image in a Women’s Weekly cookbook of these light-as-air perfectly swirled meringues and begged my grandmother to make them with me. She was more of a cook than a baker and so we did almost…

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    The Best Homemade Marshmallows

    These homemade marshmallows are the best you will ever taste! Make these to give as gifts, enjoy them with your hot chocolate or include them in an Easter treat buffet, you will never want to buy marshmallows again! We have included our base marshmallow recipe and two ways to jazz them up below. INGREDIENTS For your homemade marshmallows you will need oil cornflour icing sugar gelatin sugar glucose syrup frozen raspberries vanilla extract dark chocolate METHOD Variation 1: Homemade marshmallows with a berry twist! This first variation involves making a tangy berry coulis to add to your marshmallow base. As the…

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    Traditional South African oat crunchies

    One day, Ronelle Hart was overcome with nostalgia and a craving for the golden oat crunchies of her childhood. Once she had unearthed and dusted off her mother’s old cookbook, Ronelle pages through the baking-stained pages only to find this delicious traditional South African oat crunchies recipe from her past… We love whipping up a batch for friends and family, and it’s the perfect accompaniment to serve with your morning tea or coffee. ALSO TRY: oat and cranberry crunch cookies Craving chocolate instead? Make these triple chocolate almond cookies! https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/triple-chocolate-almond-cookies

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    This Easter, hide a Cadbury egg anywhere in the world with love!

    This Easter, hide a Cadbury egg anywhere in the world with love! Easter truly is a wonderful season – it’s the ideal time to connect and share special moments with those closest to you. It’s a time to embrace your playfulness and create family rituals that will be remembered forever, with Cadbury! ‘’Easter has always been synonymous with the ‘hunt’ for eggs, but as a brand centred around  generosity, we wanted to change this and make Cadbury a part of the thoughtful family rituals and traditions by focusing on the ‘hide’, thereby injecting the spirit of generosity and the true…

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    Rocky Road ice cream
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    Rocky Road ice cream

    Rocky Road ice cream Try our spin on a classic Rocky Road  with just a 2 ingredient Ice cream base ! A delicious, simple and creamy treat , choc-filled with treats such as mini marshmallows, salty pretzels, sweet and chocolaty Easter eggs and warm and toasty hazelnuts, truly tying  in those Easter feels. HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME + FREEZING 4-6 hrs| SERVES  8-10 INGREDIENTS 1 can condensed milk 450ml cream  1  cup mini marshmallows 1 cup pretzels, roughly crushed 5-6 different varieties of chocolate Easter eggs , roughly chopped 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped 5-6 biscuits , crushed…

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    Ukkō – the new Bryanston hotspot

    It was ironic that our introduction to Ukkō, the newest Bryanston restaurant arrival, was during a typical Highveld thunderstorm, as the stylish Mediterranean tapas and sushi spot gets its name from Ukkonen, the Finnish god of thunder. However, with the exception of a concrete art sculpture by Marlecia Marais of the deity, who was believed to control rainfall and thus the harvests, that’s where the Finnish part of the evening began and ended. Rather, Ukkō owner Mun Manal, used the name as an extension of his idea to curate a space where people come together to celebrate special as well…

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    Cape Town Opera presents Bon Appétit

    CAPE TOWN OPERA PRESENTS BON APPÉTIT AT THE VINEYARD HOTEL FROM 31 MARCH 2022 From 31 March to 3 April 2022, CAPE TOWN OPERA in collaboration with The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands will host four unique performances entitled BON APPÉTIT! The stunning music and cuisine event will take place at The Restaurant and will delight gourmands and opera lovers alike. About the show Award-winning Chefs Mike Bassett and Evan Coosner have curated a sumptuous five-course dinner where dishes will pair with iconic opera songs with a food focus. Think Bernstein’s Four Recipes for Voice and Piano, Bach’s unique secular Coffee…

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    20 common ingredient substitutions

    20 ingredient substitutes to make your life easier! Have you ever suddenly gotten the urge to bake a cake or get a little more creative with your dinner, only to realise that you have an ingredient missing? We’ve been there – it’s extremely frustrating! But don’t fret; here’s a quick guide on how to substitute 20 common ingredients to help you the next time you’re fresh out. Bear in mind that when making substitutions, it can make a noticeable difference in the outcome and it may be worthwhile nipping out to the store when the missing ingredient is the main…

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    The Pastry Chefs Guide
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    The Pastry Chef’s Guide by Ravneet Gill

    The Pastry Chef’s Guide is the ultimate handbook for those wanting to master the art of beautiful homemade pâtisserie. With eight years of experience as a pastry chef, Ravneet Gill is a knowledgeable and passionate guide as you venture through a plethora of tried-and-tested recipes. She dispels the fear of baking by unpacking the different components of pâtisserie – everything from meringues to ice cream. By explaining exactly what you’re doing and how it impacts the outcome, Ravneet will empower you with the confidence to put your own sweet creations together. An engaging, no-nonsense read filled with Ravneet’s signature flair and…

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