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Low carb waffles with caramelised banana and fresh strawberries with Caralishious

Published on March 5, 2017

Caralishious says: ‘One thing that I often miss on this healthy journey of mine is none other than the good old waffle. There is just something about a hearty crisp waffle that really gets my taste-buds worked up…even the thought of a waffle can trigger cravings second to none. And so off to the kitchen I went to work on...

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Pumpkin bread with honey

Published on March 4, 2017

There really is nothing better than a lazy weekend filled with good old fashioned baking. And with that in mind, we bring you a good old fashioned bake. Pumpkin bread is lovely with the slightest sweet taste that pairs perfectly with melting honey. Finish off with a drizzling of honey and you’ll be in heaven.

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Friday braai day: Kelp mussels

Published on March 3, 2017

Being a WWF-SASSI ambassador and forager, I love the ocean and cooking with the fresh ingredients found on my doorstep in Grotto Bay. This is one of the signature dishes that started my career with the Ultimate Braai Master back in 2014. I have a few mussel recipes, but nothing beats this or tastes as true to the ocean as...

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Wellness Wednesday: Celebrating Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

Published on March 1, 2017

Admit it. You’ve been caught with your hands in the peanut butter jar. Even we can often be seen walking around the office with a teaspoon and peanut butter jar in hand; it’s just that good! But do you know what’s even better? There is a whole day dedicated to our mutual love for this spreadable, nutty goodness: Happy Peanut...

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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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