Literally meaning ‘sour wine’ in French, vinegar has evolved from humble beginnings to become a stock standard in the kitchen.By Dominique BrownThis tart, sweet and useful ingredient came about over 10 000 years ago, probably through a simple error. When wine was found to be undrinkable after it had oxidised, it was simply put to other uses. In 5000 BC it was used as a preservative by the Babylonians; it was thought to prevent the spread of germs during the bubonic plague, and in World War I soldiers used it to treat wounds. Nowadays we use it in all its…
Old school’s cool – cookbook author Neil Stemmet serves nostalgia and memories in among the silver and crystal at his guest house in Gansbaai. Neil Stemmet’s debut cookbook…
Chilled cream of cauliflower soup with fresh apple is deliciously thick and creamy. Cauliflower has a natural buttery flavour that makes this dish taste wonderfully indulgent. Fresh apple lends a crisp freshness to the thick soup, and a hint of sweetness.
The ultimate comfort dish – a delicious and heart-warming tomato soup! Below we share the recipe for the perfect tomato soup that will make your whole family smile! …
Print Recipe Green beans and tomatoes Serves: 4 Ingredients 500g green beans, cleaned 200g baby tomatoes 2 spring onions, finely chopped 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil 15ml (1 tbsp) balsamic vinegar 1 log of goat’s cheese a squeeze of fresh lemon juice 45ml (3 tbsp) raw peanuts, dry-fried, to serve Instructions 1 Preheat the oven
Peanut butter ice cream is absolutely delicious. And when you add it to a zesty combination of baked pineapple carpaccio and add some macaroons to the mix, you cannot go wrong! You’ll need an ice-cream machine for the ice cream.
Fresh and light – the perfect side for any chicken dish
