How elegant! How delicious! Fig and blue cheese-topped fillet with rosemary potato chips is perfect for entertaining as it’s sure to impress your guests. But this is also a great family dinner for when you’re feeling a little fancy.
Print Recipe Homemade ricotta with crunchy caramel figs Cooking Time: 2 hours Ingredients RICOTTA 3 litres full-cream milk 375ml (1½ cups) fresh cream 375ml (1½ cups) Greek yoghurt that does not contain cornflour 10ml (2 tsp) salt 30ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice, optional FIGS 200g castor sugar 250ml (1 cup) water 60ml (¼ cup) mixed
South African designer flair is celebrated by Essential Life, whose creations can be found at the White House in Washington DC and Robert De Niro’s New York apartment. ZAZA MOTHA Adrian Lombard explains that he established Essential Life in 1999 toshowcase the country’s rich design resources and to offer a unique lifestyle retail experience. Based in Parkhurst and Parys, his team produces hardwood furniture, ceramics, handmade gifting, art, bathing cosmetics, decor, clothing, scarves and bags, organic teas and coffee. “Our products are made locally and sold all over the world.” The company has grown into three divisions and draws inspiration…
Four floral designers give us their take on this season’s designs INGRID CASSON Bold Colour For Jaco Jooste-Kramer and his team at Casa dei Fiori in Pretoria, colour…
We team up with four home stores to create a cosy scene with layers of textures and fabrics. INGRID CASSON Nautical know-how Frankford bookcase with ladder R35 000, aluminium polished boat R930, cream ceramic vase R250, Chippendale drum table R4 925, globe R1 040, clock R500, Barrone lounge set (Doha natural fabric) R8 395, blue throw R370, cross/circle pillow R240, military coffee table in aged oak R5 995, leather tray R700, Bijan beaded necklaces R50 each, blue and white bowl R3 360, orchid in pot R600, all from Sutherlands Home Furnishing. Earthy neutrals Mirrors R595 each, bed base from R3…
From portly pots and sleek ceramics to delicate wirework in bold new shades, home-grown has turned the tables on imports. TESS PATERSON Local talent Peggy wallpaper from the…
Kitchens come in all shapes, colours and sizes, each with its own personality. LINDA BEAN Executive elegance You could safely hold board meetings in this state-of theart fitted kitchen (the Delawood showroom in Fourways) with the latest bamboo doors and highend stainless-steel appliances. The drawers and cupboards are electronically spring-loaded to open at the lightest touch. Kitchen by Delawood, equipment by Bosch and Gaggenau Phillipi twist fruit bowl, R1 135, Blomus ‘Floxo’ stainless steel vases: large R510, small R399, Sambonet round T-light tray, R2 075, all from M Square Lifestyle Necessities Compact chic Radio personality Jenny Crwys-Williams had her kitchen…
Whether you’re baking, roasting or brewing, these gourmet gadgets help you do it in style. LINDA BEAN A good roasting Roasting pan, R1 613, salt crock, R188 and…
Chocolate is the star of the show among the sweet treats set out by the ladies of Chocola.j. ZAZA MOTHA A shared love of chocolate saw Nelia de Carvalho Smee and Claudia Lucas come up with the idea for Chocola.j, their Northcliff store, which they say is “all about chocolate, pastry and pleasure”. “Chocolaj is a Mayan word that refers to ‘drinking chocolate together’ and we felt it was the perfect name for our store,” says Nelia. The two chocolate fans originally met eight years ago and reconnected on Facebook two years ago when Nelia was working in the UK…
Savour the tranquil pace of this Waterberg bush lodge ZAZA MOTHA[wp_gmaps lat=”-24.29486″ lng=”28.107555″]Jembisa lodge in the Waterberg region of Limpopo Province is a bush home away from home,…