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    A Picnic in the Forest - Get Swept Up in the Magic at Vergelegen
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    A Picnic in the Forest – Get Swept Up in the Magic at Vergelegen

    Looking for the ultimate treat to celebrate a loved one? Look no further than a beautifully crafted picnic at Vergelegen. Set in their camphor forest, picnics at Vergeleegen are bound to delight and impress, leaving you feeling like you stepped into Enid Blyton’s magical forest, complete with magnificent trees! Available until the end of April, the famous luxury picnics are delivered in wicker baskets and served at tables covered with white tablecloths. Gone are the days where picnics meant frenzy and heavily packed bags, these luxury picnics are set in the tranquil camphor forest, giving you just enough space and…

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    Caesar Salad Grazing Board

    This colourful grazing board was made for lazy picnics. INGREDIENTS DRESSING 1  tsp dijon mustard 2  tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to season 1 garlic clove, crushed GRAZING BOARD 4 boiled eggs 1 Mediterranean cucumber cut into spears 3 baby gem lettuce, quartered 1 small packet sugar snap peas Chunk of parmesan 1 head of roasted garlic 56g tin of anchovies 4 celery spears cut 1 lemon cut into 6 wedges 1 baguette thinly sliced and toasted METHOD DRESSING Combine all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside. GRAZING BOARD…

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    Take a peek inside Buns Bakery’s new coffee shop at the Old Biscuit Mill

    Buns Bakery, a popular Cape Town-based business selling baked sweet treats, has hit a massive milestone in their growth. Earlier in November, they officially launched a new coffee shop at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock and, let me tell you, I couldn’t be more excited!  Opened in 2019 by talented pastry chef and businesswomen Lauren Case, Buns Bakery specialises in creating delicious yet affordable baked treats using high-quality ingredients. All the treats are prepared by hand with precision and care by Lauren’s talented team of bakers. Leading the team’s success is Nabeel Chand, the head pastry chef, who has…

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    Toasted S’mores Cake

    The beloved campfire treat in the form of a cake. INGREDIENTS CAKE 185 grams butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla essence 3⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄2 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup cake flour 3⁄4 tsp baking powder 1⁄2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 200 grams Tennis biscuits 3⁄4 cup buttermilk MARSHMALLOW 1 tbsp cornflour 500 grams caster sugar 350 grams liquid glucose 3⁄4 cup water 42 grams powdered gelatine 3⁄4 cup water, extra 1 tbsp vanilla essence GANACHE 300 ml cream 500 grams dark chocolate, chopped METHOD CAKE Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease two 20cm springform pans and line…

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    Coco Safar High Tea by Night – A Regal Voyage Beyond the Ordinary

    If there is one thing I can say about Coco Safar, it’s that they never do anything by halves.  As if any of their normal high tea’s weren’t incredible enough, the Coco Safar team decided to take it up a notch by introducing their new Coco Safar High Tea by Night Voyage. This re-imagined tea was created for the most discerning globe-trotting gourmands which are now, for the first time being served at night. This theatrical culinary dining experience starts at sundown and is carefully curated to create a multi-sensory epicurean evening. Complete with cinematic elements hosted by a team…

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    Stand a chance to win 1 of 6 copies of Pink Gin and Fairy Cakes By Jan Kohler

    Pink Gin and Fairy Cakes is a locally written and published cookbook by eco-warrior, dog lover, mother and wife (to name a few) Jan Kohler. The book is centered around the idea of family and fun and showcases how good food can be made and enjoyed by everyone. From the start, Jan credits her family. They are referred to throughout this book, recipes are named after them, their helping hands are pictured in her images and they are the ones she’s most keen to please. There is so much power in how food brings people together, how it adds to…

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    Christmas tree cakes

    You’ll have a tree-mendous Christmas with these easy tree-shaped treats! INGREDIENTS For the cakes ½ cup flour ½  cup ground almonds 1 ¼ cups caster sugar, divided 8 egg whites, at room temperature 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 pinch salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 egg yolks To decorate 1 cup white chocolate, melted 2 cups unsalted pistachios, finely chopped or ground ½ cup icing sugar 1 handful colourful dragée balls, optional METHOD For the cakes Preheat the oven to 170°C. CUT out 12 rounds of baking paper, fashion into cones and place in the holes of an ovenproof (silicone) cone…

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    Your Starbucks festive favourites are back!

    The Starbucks Holiday menu is back! Classic festive favourites include the Gingerbread latte and the Toffee Nut latte, backed by the all-new Caramel waffle latte – yes, they turned the iconic stroop waffle into a delicious beverage! From November 4, 2021, Starbucks is bringing some festive flavour to those reconnecting with loved ones this holiday season, with the launch of its mouth-watering range of Holiday food and drinks. Starbucks welcomes the Holiday spirit with NEW Caramel Waffle Latte crafted with a combination of Starbucks signature espresso, steamed milk, waffle sauce, and topped with spiced caramel waffle crunch and caramel whipped…

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    Strawberry pavlova loaf

    Not your typical pavlova, this loaf-shaped dessert will be the talking point of your next get-together. INGREDIENTS 8 egg whites  2½ cups caster sugar  1 pinch cream of tartar 1 tsp. vanilla essence  ½ tsp. cornflour  ⅓ cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed To assemble 150 grams white chocolate, melted  ½ cup whipped cream ⅓ cup fresh strawberries, halved 1 Tbsp. freeze dried strawberries PREHEAT oven to 150°C. Line a loaf tin with baking paper making sure it extends at least 3 cm over the sides. BEAT egg whites on high speed until foamy. While the beater is running, add the…

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    Banana loaf

    Try this quick and easy banana loaf recipe using vanilla muffin mix. INGREDIENTS 1 500g vanilla muffin mix 3 ripe bananas (2 mashed, 1 sliced lengthways) 100 ml milk cup vegetable oil 100 g walnuts 100 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 2 tbsp tahini 2 eggs METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a loaf tin. 2. Mix the mashed bananas, milk, oil and eggs in a large bowl. 3. Gently whisk in the vanilla mix. 4. Fold in the walnuts, chocolate and tahini until just combined. 5. Pour into the prepared tin. Top with the sliced…

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    Armenian-style eight layer cake
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    Armenian-style eight layer cake

    INGREDIENTS 1¾ cups firmly packed brown sugar 2½ cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 egg 1 cup milk 125 g butter, melted and cooled ⅓ cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped ¼ cup cacao nibs or chopped dark chocolate Ganache 500 gram dark chocolate, chopped 2 cups pouring cream Coffee cream 1 Tbsp. boiling water 2 tsp. instant coffee granules 600 ml double thick cream ½ cup icing sugar, sifted 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder, sifted METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Draw two 18 cm circles on each of four large sheets of…

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    Strawberry & coconut shortbread cake

    What goes with tea better than crunchy buttermilk rusks? Cakes! Get your finest china ready for this strawberry & coconut shortbread cake recipe! INGREDIENTS For the pastry cream ⅓ cup caster sugar 2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp cornflour 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 4 egg yolks 300 ml coconut cream For the shortbread 250 g butter, softened 1 cup icing sugar 1 egg 3¼ cups flour For the strawberry compote 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp water 250 g strawberries, sliced widthways To assemble 500 g strawberries, sliced widthways METHOD For the pastry cream…

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    5 Things To Do With Left-Over Fresh Cream

     Got extra creamy goodness lurking in the fridge? Throw it into these dishes for a treat! 1.  SCRAMBLED EGGS  Make your eggs à la Gordon Ramsay. Break eggs into a pan and add butter. Stir over medium heat until eggs clump, then add some cream. Remove from the heat and carry on stirring until the eggs are done.  2.  VEGGIE BAKE  Loosen the cream with some milk, season with herbs, salt and pepper, and pour over sliced potatoes, butternut, baby marrows – any veggies, really! Bake until they’re cooked through, for a yummy side.  3. SOUP  Stir some cream through…

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    The ultimate starter “101” guide

    Joburg-based master baker Babette Kourelos of Babette’s Bread rises to the occasion and answers all our questions about making a starter (fresh home-made yeast) By Babette Kourelos of Babette’s Bread Photographs by Annalize Nel and Babette Kourelos Q1. How do I make a sourdough starter and approximately how much starter is required for a standard-sized loaf? A1. To make a standard-size loaf of bread, you will require between 50g and 100g of ripe and refreshed starter. You can make your own sourdough starter by mixing flour and water together and leaving the mixture to ferment. This mixture (which is a…

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    10 of the best-ever fudge recipes you must try during lockdown

    Craving something sweet? Fudge is always a good idea! 10 Fudge recipes you must try Marshmallow fudge topped with French meringue Marshmallow fudge topped with French meringue is sweet and decadent. French meringue is probably the most popular version of meringue; uncooked, and easy to make. On top of buttery, rich fudge this sweet treat becomes doubly delicious. Recipe here: Marshmallow fudge topped with French meringue Zoo cookie fudge This Zoo cookie fudge is great for kids’ birthday parties. Recipe here: Zoo cookie fudge Classic vanilla fudge It’s a classic! Recipe here: Classic vanilla fudge Microwave choc-biscuit fudge Spoil…

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