Ladies at leisure don’t just do lunch; now they also meet for high tea. To find out more about how this grown-up inclination is spreading, KIM MAXWELL sampled pastries, scones and crustless sandwiches in some of the world’s most sought-after tearooms KIM MAXWELLLadies have always lunched, but if current leanings in South Africa, London and Singapore are any indication, afternoon or high tea is the new lunch. It seems appropriate to begin any exploration in London, where hotel tea options are plentiful. Taking afternoon tea seems to have originated in the 1800s with Anna, seventh duchess of Bedford. Feeling faint…
When you’re in need of some serious chilling out, escape to the lush Lowveld surrounding the towns of Hazyview and White RiverNAOMI LARKIN Mpumalanga may be best known…
Beef kare became a staple of Japanese food since spices were imported into the country. Togarashi is a blend of whole and coarsely ground spices, and is also known as seven-spice seasoning.
Print Recipe Brie and beetroot served with a grape and balsamic reduction jelly Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins Ingredients 100ml balsamic vinegar 125ml (½ cup) dry red wine 60ml (¼ cup) sugar 250ml (1 cup) red grapes, halved 5ml (1 tsp) gelatine 20ml (4 tsp) water 300g Brie, quartered Melba toast, to
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Add a touch of playful sophistication to your drink repertoire with the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang cocktail. This alluring blend is a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and…
This smoky vegetable bruschetta with chilli dish is an absolutely brilliant way to kick off a barbecue. Just make sure you arrange your coals so that there’s a high, hot side and a cooler, flatter side.
Mix and match the toppings to create your favourite combinations. Cook’s tip: Add the herbs and avocado only once the pizzas have been removed from the oven, otherwise it…
