Published on March 31, 2023

As the autumn season approaches, we give you 3 ways to turn your ordinary hot chocolate into something magnificent. Sjaan van der Ploeg takes her decadent hot chocolate recipe to the next level with three indulgent variations.   THE BASE RECIPE  Decadent hot chocolate  Serves 4 • Total Time 15 Min  Ingredients 4 cups milk   […]

Published on March 24, 2023

Dominated by fruity, mild spices and full-bodied flavours, Cape Malay cuisine is food for the soul. We honour the holy month of Ramadan with a spread fit for the whole family.   Rose and date chia porridge  Serves 4 • Total Time 15 Min [Plus Refrigeration]  Ingredients FOR THE CHIA PORRIDGE   2 cups milk   ½ cup […]

Published on March 20, 2023

Jump through our Easter tips and tricks for kids, teens and adults – there’s something for everyone!   To Dye For   Take your egg decorating to the next level this Easter with these two easy activities.   The Sweet Route To dye chocolate eggs, you’ll need:   2 packs white-candy-coated chocolate Easter eggs  6 food-colouring options of […]

Published on March 14, 2023

We’ve all experienced a cake flop – even some of the most seasoned bakers among us have had failed attempts at baking. Depending on the severity of the flop, you can repurpose your cake so it doesn’t end up in the bin. It’s important to remember that unlike cooking, baking is a science, so every […]

Published on February 24, 2023

Flavourful stock surely must be the backbone of the culinary world. Homemade stock made from leftovers is not only a delicious base for soups and stews, but also the perfect solution for food wastage and a big budget bonus. Use these handy tips to make your homemade stock a winner. Vegetables and spices Veggie stock […]

Published on February 13, 2023

Besides being the perfect sidekick to a good book; a break after a long day’s work and accompanying many a sweet delight, tea is just as good for the body as it is for the soul. We look at different types of herbal teas and their health benefits.  Rooibos Tasty, healthy and native to South […]

Published on February 13, 2023

Red curry baked hake  SERVES 4 | TOTAL TIME 20–25 MIN  Method Butter 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Red thai curry paste 2 tbsp Garlic, sliced 4 cloves Tomato paste 1 tbsp Sugar 2 tsp Lemon, juiced and zested 2 Coconut cream or coconut milk 1 can Hake fillets, skin removed Salt and coarsely […]

Published on February 10, 2023

To make this chocolate mousse a cover star, top bowls of chocolate mousse with torched meringue, scatter with fresh berries and peanut honeycomb. Add the finishing touches by sprinkling with edible gold dust.   3-ingredient chocolate mousse and quick peanut honeycomb    Serves 4 • Total Time 20 Min (Plus Refrigeration Time)   Ingredients For the mousse 4 […]

Published on February 3, 2023

If you’re single and don’t have any specific plans for Valentine’s Day with someone special, invite some of your other singletons over for a night of decadent food, copious amounts of wine and barrels of laughter! These meals are great for sharing, easy to prepare and oh-so delicious    Tomato galette   Serves 5 • Total […]

Published on January 27, 2023

Make Valentine’s Day memorable (but effortless) with these hacks that’ll help you create the perfect evening  Impress with less  Valentine’s Day, like many other holidays, comes with an air of expectations that spouses, partners and love interests should go all out in order to impress their date.   But there are many ways to create a […]