Theobroma, the botanical name for cocoa, means “food of the gods”. F&HE explores this most heavenly of foods TRACY GIELINK The predilection for chocolate is a universal phenomenon. World consumption of chocolate is a whopping 2,8 million tons per year. Whether you’re addicted or not, there can be no denying its allure. Cocoa beans are said to have originated in the Amazon more than 4 000 years ago, but when Christopher Columbus stumbled across them in 1502 he ignored them. Two decades later Hernán Cortés found the Aztec emperor drinking a liquid so prestigious (crushed cocoa beans with water and…
There’s no need to leave town to unwind in five-star style. Our collection of neighbourhood luxury retreats are all within easy driving distance of four major centres PORT…
One of Italy’s best-kept secrets is Bologna, situated in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Bologna boasts Europes second largest historic centre (after Venice) and the city has long been known as La Grassa (The Fat One) for its reputation as one of Italy’s food capitals PAUL MACIELBologna is often overlooked by tourists because it doesn’t hold the same level of appeal as its neighbours Florence and Venice, or other major Italian destinations. While the city may not boast the extensive collections of Renaissance art of Florence, or Venice’s waterways, it offers a great deal for lovers of food, art and shopping.…
Pour 90ml Pimms No. 1 and 7,5ml (1½ tsp) freshly squeezed lime juice into a tall glass, top up with ginger ale and stir. Garnish with cucumber strips,…
Print Recipe Scrumptious fruit and bran rusks Serves: Makes about 24 Cooking Time: 1 hr + overnight for drying Ingredients 500g cake flour 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder a pinch of salt 100g muesli 100g bran flakes 100g mixed raisins and currants 50g sultanas 50ml sesame seeds 50g desiccated coconut 200g brown sugar 250ml (1
Recipe by Jamie Oliver I always have some basic veg in my fridge – onions, carrots, celery and garlic – as they can form the base for so…
Vicki Clarke and Nikki Gaskell are partners in Fresh, one of the country’s most dynamic catering companies. They also own and run the Johannesburg restaurant, Bella. Call Vicki…
To drink: Joostenberg NLH 2007 has rich honey characters that are well balanced and not overly sweet, much like this dessert.