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8 surprising uses for peanut butter to celebrate Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

Published on February 28, 2017

Tomorrow (1 March) marks the amazing Peanut Butter Lover’s (which we are!) Day. And what better way to celebrate than by tickling your brains and letting you in on a few PB secrets? Well, here goes:

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Ribollita

Published on February 28, 2017

This Italian veggie and bean soup is hearty and filling - perfect for a nutrient-dense meatless Monday that won’t leave you missing the meat. It’s also a lovely way to use up stale bread or bread crusts.

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Happy National Milk Tart Day! Plus our top 3 creative milk tart recipes

Published on February 27, 2017

Because if not, why not, right? We’ve all tried it, we all love it, and it reminds us of home. With a crisp shortbread crust and a milk-custard filling (made with plenty of eggs to achieve that light texture), it’s so classically perfect, it more than deserves a day all to itself.

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Behind the scenes at La Motte with Chef Michelle Theron

Published on February 27, 2017

Michelle’s philosophy of regional, sustainable cooking sprang from a traditional South African home, where a luscious garden offered loads of homegrown produce and mealtimes were taken seriously. She studied culinary arts and then worked at several restaurants in and around Cape Town, before joining the team at Pierneef à La Motte in 2010. She helped […]

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Buckwheat and coconut flapjacks

Published on February 26, 2017

Whether your New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier (perhaps following the macro counting guidelines) or you are simply looking for an easy and super yum breakfast recipe, these coconut pancakes come together in a jiffy, and will fit into your daily macro count.

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Chicken koftas, butter-bean hummus and dip

Published on February 25, 2017

Something between a meatball and a sausage, chicken koftas are great as an appetiser for when you have guests over. But you can make a meal of them as well with a few fresh flatbreads and a salad.

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Skinny strawberry margaritas

Published on February 24, 2017

Strawberries are bursting with antioxidants and good-for-you nutrients, while orange and lime add a delicious tang to these healthy, happy-hour strawberry margaritas. Remember to freeze your strawberries the night before, so they’re ready when you need them.

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Florentines

Published on February 23, 2017

A scrumptious treat of fruit, nuts, sugar and chocolate, these are commonly made round like a biscuit. But we decided that turning them into bars a great idea and you can wrap them in baking paper and pop them in your lunchbox for a snack as well!

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J’Something in the kitchen

Published on February 23, 2017

You may know him as the lead singer in the local group Mi Casa, but in the past year, J’Something has forged his way into the foodie scene, starring in his own cooking show, appearing at nationwide expos and, this year, opening a restaurant in Menlyn, Pretoria.

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Banana flapjacks with maple syrup

Published on February 22, 2017

These flapjacks are perfect for when you’re trying to cut out refined sugar, but still crave a delicious, sweet-tasting breakfast. The combination of bananas, eggs and coconut flour will keep you filled and satisfied without the sugar crash.

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