Skip the fuss of rolling into a log and serve in a bowl as a spreadable cheese instead. Keep cold until serving, if moulding as we did. 

Herby blueberry cheese log

Makes 1 (10cm) log 

Ingredients

300g goat’s cheese
50g blueberries (or use equal parts blackberries and blueberries)
1 Tbsp honey
1 lemon, zested
6 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
Handful of dill leaves
Milled pepper
Edible flower petals, for garnish 

 Method

1. Combine all ingredients and blitz together using a stick blender. 
2. Place 2-3 sheets of cling wrap on a working surface, overlapping each by 10cm. 
3. Spoon the cheese mixture into a log, approximately 10cm long, close to one end of the cling wrap. 
4. Proceed to roll the cheese into a log by lifting and folding the cling wrap over the cheese, using it to mould the cheese into a log. Lift and roll the cheese forward on the surface to create a tighter log. Tie each end of the cling wrap to secure, much like a sausage link. Chill until firm. 
5. Unmould and roll the log in flower petals or simply sprinkle a few on top. Keep cold until serving. 
6. Serve the cheese log with crackers on a cheese board or as a snack. 

Recipes & styling: Liezl Vermeulen 
Photography by: Zhann Solomons

Also read: PB & J cinnabuns

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The perfect breakfast option when you’re craving a moreish cake-like texture, but want a filling, healthy breakfast.   

Baked oats base

Makes 1

½ cup rolled oats
1 medium banana
¼ cup milk
1 egg
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Mocha Baked Oats 

Add oat base ingredients to a blender along with 1 Tbsp cocoa powder. In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp boiling water and 1 tsp instant coffee and add to the blender. Blend mixture for 15 seconds. Decant batter into an oven-safe bowl and stir through 40g chopped chocolate of choice (we used dark), dotting a few pieces on top. Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Serve with a dollop of double cream plain yoghurt.

Carrot Cake Baked Oats 

Add oat base ingredients to a blender along with ½ tsp cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg and 1 tsp mixed spice. Blend for 15 seconds, then stir through 2 tsp warmed apricot jam, 1 small grated carrot and 3 finely chopped pecan nuts or walnuts. Decant batter into an oven-safe bowl and bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Serve with extra pecan nuts or walnuts and a drizzle of honey.

Peanut Butter & Blueberry Baked Oats  

Add oat base ingredients to a blender along with ¼ cup smooth peanut butter. Blend for 15 seconds, then decant into an oven-safe bowl and swirl through  cup frozen blueberries, adding a spoonful of extra peanut butter, if you like. Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Serve scattered with extra frozen blueberries.

Recipes and styling: Sjaan van der Ploeg
Photographs: Zhann Solomons

Also read: Old-fashioned oats with warm apple sauce

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Happy World Chocolate Day! We’re celebrating with our cups filled with these warm, viral TikTok hot chocolate recipes perfect for the colder months.  

Blueberry white hot chocolate  

Fitting in with winter-aesthetics seamlessly, this blueberry hot chocolate is just the warm beverage to pique your interest. It’s the blueberries that add a slightly tart, yet fragrant flavour that marries well with the richness of the white chocolate.  

@kroger Blueberry hot chocolate will change your life. #kroger #blueberryhotchocolate #hotchocolate #hotcocoa #winterrecipes #comfortfood #cozydrinks @maddisonskitchen ♬ original sound – Kroger

Salted caramel hot chocolate  

This one is definitely for those with a sweet tooth! With caramel infused in almost every step from start to finish, it’s the perfect drink for a cold night beside a crackling fire. The hint of cinnamon infused in the milk adds a gentle, woody heat that will warm from the inside out.  

@woroodshalabi Replying to @pêra do mini price OMG i wish you could smell and taste this one SOO DELICIOUS #saltedcaramel #hotchocolate #hotchocolaterecipe #asmr #asmrsounds #viral #aesthetic #satisfying #yum #food #organizedhome #organize #Home #homedecor #homemade #Recipe ♬ Feather sped up – Jess ᵀˢ

Also read: Hot Chocolate 101

Matcha hot chocolate  

Matcha has been on everyone’s For You pages for a while now, so it was about time it ended up in our hot chocolates too. The naturally sweet, nutty and clean flavour of matcha adds another layer of depth to your usual hot chocolate experience. Matcha is also known to aid digestion and contain many antioxidants that make this sweet treat feel a little healthy!  

@lifewithtuyen matcha white hot chocolate!! so easy and creamy— a different take on the regular hot chocolate #baking #hotchocolate #recipe #holiday #homecafe ♬ The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) – Nat King Cole Trio

French hot chocolate  

A classic along the streets of Paris, this viral French hot chocolate is thick and rich – perfect for dunking a buttery croissant into. Turns out you can make this Parisian classic in the cosiness of your own home! It’s the perfect crossover between a pudding and a hot beverage.  

@goldenbrown.coffee Lets make the viral french hot chocolate #hotchocolate #viralhotchocolate #french #dessert #recipe ♬ original sound – bukola

Make winter the perfect excuse to curl up with one of these warm and chocolatey drinks! 

Also read: 3-ingredient chocolate cheesecake

Image: Pexels

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We share everyday breakfast ideas but with a twist

Tutti frutti

Swirl honey through the cooked oats and garnish with sliced citrus, kiwi and chopped nuts.

Bougie bowl

Whisk vanilla seeds into heated milk and swirl through oats. Top with halved figs, pomegranate rubies and edible flowers.

Very berry

Mix fresh raspberries and gooseberries through the cooked oats and finish off with fresh mint leaves and walnuts

Nut butter blast

Add a sliced banana, peanut butter and toasted coconut to the cooked oats. Drizzle with honey.

Meal maths

Turn this ordinary pantry staple into something extraordinary with the addition of just a few simple ingredients.

Blueberry and mint smoothie

Serves 1

Blitz together

• 1 tub blueberries
• 1/4 cup oats
• 1 tbsp honey and 1 cup plain yoghurt
• Pour into a serving glass and garnish with fresh blueberries, extra toasted oats and fresh mint.

Apricot and apple granola bars

Makes 12 Bars

Combine

• 2 cups of toasted oats
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup chopped dried Turkish apricots
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apples and a handful of fresh blueberries in a large bowl

Press the mixture into a lined 23x23cm baking tray and level using the back of a spoon. Chill in the fridge for an hour before slicing into bars.

Oats on the go

Once you’re at the office, follow these simple steps to make a delicious bowl of oats in a dash:

In a bowl

• Place 1/4 cup uncooked oats
• 2 tbsp brown sugar and pour over 1/2 cup boiling water
• Cover and microwave on high for about 3 minutes (keep an eye on it)
• Remove and stir through 1/4 cup milk
• Microwave once more for about 3-4 minutes and give it a good stir
• Add 1 tbsp butter, another splash of milk and microwave for 1 minute
• Stir through and enjoy immediately.

Breakfast granola

Makes 4 Cups

• Heat 1/4 cup honey and 1/3 cup butter in a saucepan to create a syrup
• Combine 3 cups of oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Add the syrup and stir to combine
• Spoon the mixture onto a greased baking tray and bake at 160°C for 15 minutes, stirring regularly
• Add 1 cup chopped dried fruit to the tray, then stir and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until golden
• Remove from oven, stir through 1/4 cup coconut flakes and the zest of one lime
• Cool completely before storing in an airtight containe

Top Tip

When you see ‘toasted oats’, don’t rush off to the shops. Toast the uncooked oats in a pan or in the oven for 3-5 minutes before incorporating it into your dish.

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We’re making the most of summer’s bounty this season and including fresh fruit wherever possible – like with this beetroot tabbouleh with blueberry pickle.

SERVES 4–6 // COOKING TIME 40 min

INGREDIENTS
For the beetroot tabbouleh
1½ cups bulgar wheat
1 tbsp + ⅓ cup olive oil
3 beetroots, grated
Salt and pepper
30 g parsley, finely chopped
½ red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
For the blueberry pickle
1 cup blueberries
100 ml apple-cider vinegar
2 tbsp white sugar
1 tsp salt

METHOD
For the beetroot tabbouleh
1. Place the bulgar wheat in a bowl and pour over 2 cups boiling water. Cover and leave to steam for 20 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pot over high heat. Stir-fry the beetroot for 10 minutes, until soft. Season with salt and pepper and leave to cool for 10 minutes.
3. Add the beetroot, the remaining 1 3 cup oil, parsley, onion and lemon juice to the bulgar wheat. Toss to combine.
For the blueberry pickle
1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Leave to pickle for 15 minutes. Toss to mix before serving.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

This plum salad with mint and bulgar wheat is another summertime fruity favourite!

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These bright and beautiful kiwi and blueberry cocktails simply scream summer beach party, and will be the star of the show at your next gathering.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS
For the purple layer
¾ cup frozen blueberries
3 tbsp white rum
2 tbsp lemon juice
1½ tbsp simple syrup
For the green layer
4 kiwis, peeled and chopped
4 tbsp limoncello
1 tbsp simple syrup
8 mint leaves
For the blue layer
½ cup lemonade
3 tbsp blue curaçao
2 tbsp white rum
To assemble
4 cups crushed ice
¼ cup blueberries
½ lemon, sliced

METHOD
1. For the purple layer, blend all the ingredients together. Set aside.
2. For the green layer, blend all the ingredients together and set aside.
3. For the blue layer, mix all the ingredients together.
To assemble
1. Spoon ⅓ cup crushed ice into the bottom of each glass and divide the purple layer between them. Gently mix in with the ice.
2. Spoon in another ⅓ cup ice and spoon over the green layer.
3. Spoon the last of the ice on top and gently pour in the blue layer.
4. Top with the fresh blueberries and a slice of lemon and serve immediately.

Photography: HMimages.co.za

Our summer bubbly ice lollies are another favourite poolside treat!

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