Vast stretches of sugar cane may have given way to retail development and exclusive housing estates, but KZN’s Umhlali maintains its appeal with great foodie haunts and things to see and buy…Tracy Gielink[wp_gmaps lat=”-29.482419″ lng=”31.233358″]Best for casual dining MANGE TOUT (98 DUNKIRK ESTATE, 1 SALT ROCK ROAD, SALT ROCK, 032-525-7803) Essentially a club house for eco-estate dwellers, Mange Tout is also a superstylish respite for outside diners. The sign of civilised society is an all-day breakfast with chef-patron Jacqui Rey’s classics such as Eggs Benedict or scrambled eggs with truffles. Light lunches include homemade fish cakes with Hollandaise sauce, while…
For an alternative bush experience, Marataba luxury tented camp is a special blend of romance, modern design and trendy gourmet fare ROSANNE BUCHANAN[wp_gmaps lat=”-24.427771″ lng=”27.58667″]WHERE IS IT? In…
The Free State town of Clarens has emerged as a destination for foodies and lovers of the good life. F&HE shares top restaurants to eat, places to shop and stay and things to do.Zaza Motha[wp_gmaps lat=”-28.513802″ lng=”28.417683″]278 on Main For the best burger in town, head straight for 278 on Main in the heart of Clarens. Owned by Sue Campbell, it’s a great place to spoil your taste buds. Try the minced lamb or chicken burger with a hearty portion of crisps. Also worth a mention is the ostrich carpaccio served with ciabatta, salsa and a balsamic glaze, as well as the baked Camembert with chives, garlic and white wine…
This is a classic old-school dessert that I love. The only way to make it taste fantastic is with the best milk and, of course, the best eggs. There are a few things to be aware of before you start making the caramel. You will be boiling sugar, and hot sugar will give you a very nasty burn if you get it on your skin, so wear an apron and oven gloves, and make sure there are no pets or small children around.
These Christmas peppermint candies requires rice paper. Rice paper is a thin, edible paper available in Asian supermarkets, speciality stores and delis.
Print Recipe Chilled cucumber soup with prawns and minty yoghurt Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 15 mins Ingredients Soup 5 cucumbers, peeled and seeded 300ml thick, Greek-style yoghurt 250ml (1 cup) chicken stock 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh chives, finely chopped 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh mint, finely chopped 10ml (2 tsp) fresh dill, finely chopped salt and