Celebrate World Chocolate Day with our extraordinary spiced hot chocolate recipe. And it couldn’t have come at a better time – wind down after a long week with a cup of hot chocolate in hand. A sweet (and spicy) ending to the week, indeed. It’s the ultimate chocolatey treat that’ll make your day oh-so-delicious! ALSO SEE: Microwave Chocolate Pots https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/microwave-chocolate-pots
Celebrate World Chocolate Day this 7 July with pure indulgent recipes made from the world’s beloved beans, chocolate and coffee. While coffee may be the nectar of the gods, chocolate is nature’s love letter to mankind. “Coffee and chocolate have been paired together for years, with different chocolates complementing different coffee tastes,” explains Matthew Dees, senior brand manager for Jacobs Coffee. “And it is not only the pairing of chocolate while drinking coffee that sees these two flavours working together, but also when they are used in different culinary approaches to bring out various flavours in both food and drink.”…
Indulge in a Belgian chocolate pairing experience for a family of four against the idyllic backdrop of the Robertson Valley at Ashton Winery. This experience includes a kiddies pairing, so it’s something for the whole family to enjoy! Adult pairing: Sauvignon Blanc – Sauvignon Blanc Chocolate Chardonnay Limited Release (Reserve) – Dipped Orange Chocolate Bonica Vin Doux (Sparkling) – Salted Caramel Chocolate Pinotage – Coffee Bean or Hazelnut Chocolate Roodewal (Reserve) – Milk Curry Leaf Chocolate Children’s Pairing: 2x grape juice A sweet treat For more information, visit Ashton Winery’s website. Until the 30th of October 2023, you can grab this…
This chocolate cake is so good you won’t believe it’s vegan, made with coconut cream and dairy free plain chocolate. It’s gluten free too, so it really is a stunning chocolate cake that everyone can eat. ALSO SEE: Sweet potato fudgy brownie bites with espresso sauce Recipe published by Woman&Home.
White chocolate mini cheesecakes Try these delicious white chocolate cheesecakes, perfect for little individual treats or 1 big spoil. TOTAL TIME 1 hour (+ REFRIGERATION & COOLING) | MAKES 12 INGREDIENTS 300 g plain sweet biscuits 150 g butter, melted 180 ml thickened heavy cream 360 g white chocolate, chopped coarsely 1 kg cream cheese, softened 1½ cups caster sugar 3 eggs 1½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste Frosted cranberries ½ cup white sugar 300 g frozen cranberries, thawed on a paper towel, and kept cold in the refrigerator METHOD PREHEAT oven to 150°C. Grease a 12-hole ¾-cup cheesecake pan with…
We sat down with the foodie responsible for making sweet dreams come true. Estelle le Roux is the mastermind behind Chocolat du Coeur – a small business that specialises in everything sweet and chocolatey. If you are anything like me, one bite of the Salted Millionaire Shortbread will have you returning for more! Tell us a bit about yourself and where your journey with food and chocolate started. Food has always been a big part of my life, because my mom loved to cook delicious meals and my dad loved to whip up desserts. I started working in a Chinese takeout…
Anyone who loves artisanal chocolate knows that pure, handmade chocolate is like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow – hard to find but worth the wait. It’s chocolate as it was meant to be, minus the tainting of excessive flavouring and sugar, which any chocolatier will tell you only detract from the true cacao flavour. ALSO SEE: 5 Chocolate-based experiences in and around Cape Town If you haven’t popped into Honest Chocolate before, you’re certainly in for a treat, drenched in organic goodness and adorned with surprises. It’s your one-stop shop for all things cacao, from…
Laphroiag chocolate Whisky cake Celebrate this Mother’s Day with Laphroiag and make this decadent Laphroiag chocolate Whisky cake. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 25 minutes | SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS 170 g unsalted butter, cut pieces 85 g unsweetened cocoa powder 1½ cups brewed strong coffee ½ cup Laphroaig whisky 200 g granulated sugar 156 g light brown sugar 240 g all-purpose flour 8 g baking soda 3 g fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 3 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips Powdered sugar, for serving METHOD HEAT oven…
Indulgently milky, 85% dark and smooth, oozing from a fondant, drizzled with nuts and other goodies or steaming from a mug. Chocolate is addictive in any of its delicious forms. The ancient Mesoamericans were definitely onto something when they used it for medicine and offerings for the gods. More readily accessible today, the sacredness and healing properties remain the same. Consider Cape Town the Willy Wonker of SA with all it has to offer chocoholics and sweet tooths alike. De Villiers chocolate tasting One of the first of its kind in Africa, the De Villiers brand of chocolate pride itself…
World-class gins, decadent chocolates, this is the recipe for a luxurious afternoon! By popular demand, Cape Town Gin and Hippolytas Chocolate are back with another luxury gin and chocolate pairing experience! On the 27 April, these two proudly South African brands are joining forces to take you on a sensorial journey, complete with artisanal chocolates, pralines, world-class gins, and intriguing backstories on the brands. Make your day off into the me-day you deserve by indulging in rich flavours, aromas, and intriguing backgrounds on these two local brands. (Don’t forget to buy yourself a little treat on the way out). So…
Easter is synonymous with chocolate, so we’ve decided to give you a little nudge in the right direction by breaking down the health benefits of chocolate. Not all chocolate is created equal, however. To reap the health benefits of cocoa, have dark choc with a percentage of 70% or more. READ MORE: 16 dreamy chocolate recipes you should make now Let’s get into 5 healthy benefits of eating the right kind of choccie: Raw, unprocessed cocoa beans contain one of the highest levels of antioxidants found in food, which are powerful compounds that fight cell damage. Dark chocolate has been…
Easter is an exciting time of year for those who celebrate. It’s a time for rest, family meals, and – of course – lots and lots of chocolate. But there’s something that everybunny should keep in mind when getting ready for the long weekend: Don’t buy bunnies as Easter gifts. This time of year is when rescues like Hop Haven become inundated with dumped rabbits that children get bored of once the thrill of Easter is over. Rabbits are exotic pets meaning that they’re a little more complicated than you’d expect. They’re a 12 year commitment that requires a LOT…
No-bake chocolate halva cookies recipe Looking for a simple but delicious Easter dessert? Try our yummy no-bake chocolate halva cookies! Makes 2 logs INGREDIENTS 100 g dark chocolate 140 g unsalted butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1⁄3 cup cocoa 200 g condensed milk 200 g tahini 140 g desiccated coconut 100 g pistachios, chopped 50 g sesame seeds, for rolling METHOD Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler until smooth. Add the sugar and cocoa and mix well. Add the condensed milk and tahini, and mix until smooth. Place the coconut and half of the pistachios in…
Chocolate mousse shots Ideal Valentine’s dessert for this weather! PREP TIME 20 min + refrigeration | COOK TIME 5 min | SERVES 4 | GLUTEN FREE INGREDIENTS 50 g dark chocolate, chopped 120 g ricotta, at room temperature ¼ cup caster sugar 1 tbsp cocoa powder 2 egg whites 125 g fresh raspberries METHOD MELT chocolate and allow to cool for 10 minutes. MEANWHILE, process ricotta with sugar and cocoa until smooth. Add chocolate and process until combined. BEAT egg whites using an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture in two batches.…
Chocolate mousse cake with summer berries a decadent chocolate mousse cake with summer berries TOTAL TIME 6 hours | SERVES 8-10 INGREDIENTS Chocolate cake 25g cocoa powder, sifted 5ml (1 tsp) coffee granules 60ml (¼ cup) boiling water 2 large eggs 100g castor sugar 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 100ml canola oil 100g self-raising flour, sifted pinch salt Chocolate mousse 300g dark chocolate, chopped 450ml fresh cream fresh berries, to decorate icing sugar, to dust METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 160°C. Grease and line both the sides and base of a 21cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Place…