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    How to fill an advent calendar

    A super fun way to enjoy the festive period and get into the Christmas spirit is with an advent calendar. If you don’t know, an advent calendar counts down the days of (duh!) advent, meaning the first of December all the way until Christmas day. Most people’s first thought when it comes to advent calendars is usually a shop-bought chocolate calendar, but there are actually a number of other fun and different options these days! What we are focusing on today, however, are DIY or traditional wooden advent calendars that you must fill yourself. As the festive season quickly approaches,…

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    Anti-inflammatory foods

    Inflammation is an aspect of our body’s defence mechanism against foreign matter. When our immune system identifies something that does not belong in our body, this triggers inflammation, which is a result of removing this foreign matter and stimulating the healing process. Generally, inflammation is supposed to be acute, which means that it is a result of a trauma or a specific harmful stimuli – it comes on quickly and only lasts a short period of time. In some cases, inflammation can become chronic, which means slow and long-lasting inflammation. In the case of chronic inflammation, the body’s immune response…

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    Foodie of the month: The Skinnie Chef, creator of wholesome vegan snacks

    To celebrate World Vegan Month, we chatted to Emma van Zyl, founder of The Skinnie Chef, to find out all about her brand and her range of unique vegan products. What sparked the idea to create The Skinnie Chef range of products? There were so many little things that lead me to create these products. The first is, I have a very big sweet tooth and decided to transition to the healthier side of life. I started experimenting baking delicious treats using vegetables and fruits and absolutely loved it, and I loved sharing the treats with people and shocking them…

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    4 Must-pack picnic snacks

    Summer is here, and that means more time outdoors with family and friends. There is nothing better than a picnic in the park, on the mountain, or at the beach. Try these quick tasty, sweet and savoury treats from Rhodes Quality the next time you are packing a picnic basket to head outdoors: from a gherkin cheese ball to crispy chicken and avo wraps or Hawaiian pizza pancakes, jam filled shortbread cookies or a chickpea trail mix; there’s something for everyone. These snacks you’re about to see would also be great for checking out some of the easy hiking trails…

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    Super easy almond croissants

    If you’re looking to impress your friends with very low effort or just want to treat yourself, then this is the recipe for you! These croissants will look like you just picked them up from a nearby bakery, and will only take you about half an hour from start to finish. INGREDIENTS 6 leftover plain croissants (from a bakery or grocery shop) ½ cup flaked almonds icing sugar (for dusting) Syrup: ½ cup water 100g sugar ½ tsp almond essence (optional) Filling: 75g butter, softened 100g sugar 100g almond flour 1 tsp almond essence 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 egg…

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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
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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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    101 to a homemade yeast starter
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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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