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    Host a superhero-themed party to support kids with cancer

    On the 31st of October 2022, Cupcakes of Hope celebrates SuperHero Day in honour of the first patient they assisted in 2009. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cupcakes of Hope (@cupcakesofhope)  ⁠ ⁠They are looking for volunteers to bake a few Superhero themed cupcakes to help raise funds by hosting their own fundraiser. With Halloween less than a week away, a superhero themed party is just the thing. Here are three of our best cupcake recipes to use as a base before you get decorating: Beetroot chocolate cupcakes Red velvet cupcakes Carrot cupcakes with cream…

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    Friendly ghost meringues in a death-by-chocolate mousse graveyard
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    7 Spooky treats for a Halloween feast

    Halloween is around the corner, so we’re sharing our best spooky-themed treats to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for fun recipes for the kids to make, trick-or-treat goodie bag spoils, or even a traditional toffee apple recipe for Halloween party guests – we’ve got you covered with our 7 must-try desserts. ‘Friendly ghost’ meringues in a death-by-chocolate mousse graveyard with peanut butter tombstones Ghoulish sweets come to life with this spooky display of ghost meringues and peanut butter tombstones. They’re fun for kids and adults alike! Black sesame whoopie pies What would Halloween be without spiders? These chocolate spider treats double…

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    Ystervarkies

    Ystervarkies TOTAL TIME 50 minutes | MAKES 16 | Vegetarian  INGREDIENTS FOR THE SPONGE 6 eggs ⅔ cup caster sugar ½ cup flour ⅓ cup self-raising flour ⅓ cup cornflour FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING 4 cups icing sugar ½ cup cocoa powder 15g butter, melted Milk 1 cup TO ASSEMBLE 2 cups desiccated coconut METHOD FOR THE SPONGE PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm x 30cm rectangular cake tin and line the base and long sides with baking paper, extending the paper 5cm over the sides. BEAT eggs in a bowl for 10…

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    How to make Slice & bake biscuits
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    How to make Slice & bake biscuits

    How to make Slice & bake biscuits No need to laboriously roll out dough and cut out cookies, these slice-and-bake biscuits save on time and effort. Pick from 4 scrumptious flavour options to make a cookie for every craving!  TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 min + refrigeration | MAKES 48  INGREDIENTS 250 g Butter 1 ¼ cups, plus 1 tbsp extra, Icing sugar 2 tsp Vanilla essence 2 cups Flour ½ cup Rice flour ⅓ cup Cornflour 2 tbsp Milk METHOD BEAT butter, sugar and vanilla together in a bowl until pale and fluffy. Stir in combined sifted flours, in two batches, then milk until…

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    Things to do this Halloween that aren’t trick-or-treating

    It’s less than two weeks to go until Halloween 2022, the spookiest night of the year! Don’t feel like trick-or-treating but scratching your head as to how you can make the most of the day? We’ve put together a couple of fun things you can do this Halloween that aren’t trick-or-treating. Host a murder mystery evening Figure out whodunnit and get in the spooky spirit by organising a murder mystery evening. Throw a costume party Dressing up is one of the most fun parts of Halloween! Host a great Halloween-themed party with a costume contest, spooky finger foods and more. Bake some…

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    spring lemon tart with berries
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    12 Dessert Recipes for Spring

    Have you ever noticed how much brighter and more delicious a strawberry grown in a friend’s garden is when compared with the ones you can buy in the supermarket? It’s well-known that fruits and vegetables that are grown and naturally ripened in season are full of flavour and far more nutrient dense than those out of season. On top of flavour and nutritional value, seasonal produce is generally cheaper and better for the environment. Since seasonal fruits and veggies are easier to source locally, they require far less transport to make it to you. This cuts down on both carbon…

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    Pecan & date cake
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    Pecan & date cake

    Pecan & Date cake TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes | SERVES 12   INGREDIENTS 250g butter, softened  2 tsp vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups caster sugar 3 eggs 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour   ⅓ cup flour  ¾ cup milk  ½ cup chopped dried dates ½ cup chopped pecans   2 tbsp demerara sugar  1 tsp ground cinnamon  METHOD PREHEAT oven to 160ºC. Grease a deep 22cm square cake pan or deep 22cm round cake pan, line base and sides of pan with baking paper, extending the paper 5cm above the sides. BEAT butter, vanilla and sugar together in a bowl…

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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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    Woolworths Chuckles Mousse Dessert
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    Woolworths’ Chuckles Mousse takes over the dessert aisle

    Woolworths is starting a movement with their ever-increasing Chuckles range. The recently spotted Chuckles Mousse has hit the shelves and it’s sparked a variety of fan theories. One user going so far as to ask Woolworths if biltong is next for the Chuckles takeover. What makes “Chucklete Mousse” special Twitter user @kimberleydujour shared her thoughts on the branding, but otherwise this new chocolate dessert is just in time for our summer menus. It’s 95% chocolate malt mousse and 5% milk chocolate shavings – making it 100% a must-have for all the South African chocolate lovers. From milkshakes to smash celebration…

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    Fudgey sweet potato brownies
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    Fudgey sweet potato brownies

    Fudgey sweet potato brownie  PREP TIME 30 min | COOK TIME 1 hour | MAKES 14  Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegan INGREDIENTS 1 orange sweet potato (400g), roughly chopped 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds 180g 70% dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1 cup caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 cup almond flour ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda ¼ cup chopped almonds For the avocado icing 1 large ripe avocado 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp pure maple syrup METHOD PLACE sweet potato in a pot with enough cold…

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    WATCH: coffee, cake and cat cuddles at Africa’s first cat café
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    WATCH: coffee, cake and cat cuddles at Africa’s first cat café

    WATCH: coffee, cake and cat cuddles at Africa’s first cat café South Africa’s first cat café is rescuing feline friends from the Western Cape and giving them a special home where cat-lovers can visit them. And while you’re there, you can stock up on all sorts of cute cat goodies and humans can enjoy tasty treats. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8fuRVkrRQ Local resident and retired academic, Valerie Steinmann, spent the best part of the last 20 years travelling the world. It was in Thun, Switzerland that she came across “a true cat lover’s shop”. Enchanted by her discovery, Valerie’s passion for “all things…

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    White coffee and coconut ice cream
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    White coffee and coconut ice cream

    White coffee and coconut ice cream CELEBRATE WORLD COFFEE DAY . Try this White coffee and coconut ice cream .The wonderful trick to this ice cream is that it appears to be vanilla, but instead has a bold coffee flavour. The secret? Soaking the coffee beans in coconut cream overnight to infuse all of the taste but none of the colour. Recipe, styling and photography by Katelyn Allegra MAKES 2L| 20 mins + overnight, to infuse and 6 hrs/overnight, to freeze INGREDIENTS 3 x 400ml tins coconut cream 180g whole coffee beans, roasted + extra crushed beans, to garnish 100g…

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    Breadsong, a cookbook by Kitty Tait

    The redemptive power of baking Kitty Tait was a bubbly, full-of-life 14-year old girl until she started struggling with depression and anxiety. After trying every activity that her parents suggested to help get their daughter to smile, her dad Alex baked a bread. That small moment changed everything for Kitty, and she notes how the colours, sounds and smells of a simple dough was magically transformed – ultimately grabbing her attention and slowly pulling her out of her slump. One loaf quickly turned into an obsession and Kitty started to find a way out of the terrible place she was…

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    Lindt LINDOR launches limited-edition Heritage design

    Lindt LINDOR launches limited-edition Heritage design In celebration of Mzansi’s rich and diverse heritage, Lindt has launched an exclusive limited-edition Heritage-inspired Lindt LINDOR packaging that symbolises South Africa’s unique beauty. An illustrated design of South Africa’s iconic national flower, the Protea. The Protea symbolises the continuous change and transformation of the various cultures among the people of South Africa. It represents South Africa’s unique beauty, and the flowering of our nation, and through the limited-edition heritage-inspired design, Lindt celebrates South Africa and encourages the spirit of giving. Being a true chocolate favourite that is close to many chocolate-lovers hearts, Lindt…

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    Kickass Kitchen Hacks That Change Your Life

    From managing food waste to prepping more efficiently, these are our kickass kitchen hacks for this month. Kitchen hacks #1 -3 How to make pineapple flowers Preheat the oven to 95ºC. Cut the ends off a large pineapple and carefully slice off the tough skin. Using the potato eye remover on a vegetable peeler, remove the brown eyes form the pineapple. Slice the pineapple into very thin discs using a mandoline or sharp knife. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel. Space the slices evenly on a wire rack placed in a baking tray. Dry out in the oven…

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