The Wonderbag is a revolutionary, non-electric, heat retention cooker that allows food that has been brought to the boil by conventional methods, to continue to cook for up to 12 hours, without using any additional energy source. Not only is the Wonderbag a revolution in the kitchen, but it is also a recipe for social change. First world countries have embraced the Wonderbag because of its environmental attributes and particularly its social contributions, because for every Wonderbag bought in a first world country one is donated to an under privileged and less fortunate family in South Africa. Wonderbag honours housekeepers…
Sweden’s beautiful capital is built on 14 islands at the confluence of lake and ocean, each with its own distinct personality. Fifty-seven bridges make all accessible by foot…
Hildagonda Duckitt’s bobotie is a tried and tested family favourite. This dish is also an instant South African classic, thanks to its traditional preparation and ingredients. Robust and delicious! Also try: bobotie pancake cups Recipes by Michael and Lizette Duckit Individual bobotie pots are certainly classically South African. One of the nation’s most popular traditional dishes, the meat is well-seasoned and baked until deliciously tender. It’s especially tasty when served with yellow rice, a range of sambals and extra chutney. Perfect for a family dinner.
Flash-fried hanger steak with wild mushrooms is deliciously tender, lightly spiced and slightly earthy. Hanger steak might be a lesser known cut of meat in comparison to fillet or rump, but it’s full of succulent flavour and will melt in your mouth. This dish will definitely become a new favourite! Recipe by Georgina Crouth If you loved this flash-fried hanger steak with wild mushrooms, then you will definitely enjoy these recipes (take our word for it): Scalloped Mediterranean potatoes (possibly the perfect side to ANY meal) Quick and easy chocolate tart (gorgeous and remarkably easy, this chocolate tart is the…
Leila decided to give her mac ‘n cheese dish a contemporary twist, and says, “This Macdaddy Mac & Cheese version is a fresh take on a classic and…
Cocoa was one of the discoveries Columbus made while searching the spice routes in the East. Tartlet of braised oxtail with pears and bitter chocolate certainly does his discovery justice. This is an elegant dish of smooth chocolate combined with dark beer and tender meat.
The team from By Word of Mouth invited us to spend the day taking a look at their decor and tasting the amazing food they had on offer…
Tomato and goat’s cheese tart "I love Rachel Allen. I always watch her shows on TV – she’s so warm, bubbly and enthusiastic and makes such simple but tasty, beautiful dishes – so I was really excited to see we had been sent her new cookbook Easy Meals. I have a mild addiction to puff pastry (seriously, it’s bordering on being a problem) so I am always looking for new recipes to try and, when I stumbled across this tomato and goat’s cheese tart in her cookbook, I couldn’t wait to rustle it up at home. The puff pastry came…
Taryn Das NevesGet the girls around for high tea, with champers of course, and try Rosemary’s orange flower and rose-water panna cotta or apricot and mint Swiss roll.…