• Hokkaido milk bread is an silky ,soft and fluffy type of bread originating from the Hokkaido region of Japan. Much sweeter and milkier in flavour than most  breads, Hokkaido is a breakfast staple in Japan and is typically eaten slightly toasted and served with accompaniments like butter and jam. ALSO SEE: Raspberry cardamom jam https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/raspberry-cardamom-jam

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    Winemakers from South Africa’s premier cool-climate winemaking region of Durbanville will unveil the latest vintage of its collaborative Sauvignon Blanc within days – and it’s a keeper! As with its previous two iterations, the 2024 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc pooled the champion talents of the region’s renowned wine growers and winemakers. As such, it has become a South African super Sauvignon Blanc with the 2024 release raising the bar yet again. An optimal growing season ahead of harvest ensured fruit was at its very best. In turn, the wine not only shines immediately when poured but will continue to develop character…

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