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Florentines

Florentines

  • Post published: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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Read more about the article Banana flapjacks with maple syrup
Banana flapjacks with maple syrup

Banana flapjacks with maple syrup

  • Post published: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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Behind the scenes at Vrede en Lust Estate with Chef Johan van Schalkwyk

  • Post published:February 14, 2017

Compared to most chefs, Johan may have had a bit of a late start, only entering the industry when he was 28. He started out as a chef at a chateau in France, where he fondly remembers the time spent wandering through the kitchen garden, a basket of vegetables and herbs on his forearm, carefully picking fresh produce for the day. These days, Johan heads up the kitchen at Vrede en Lust’s Lust Bistro & Bakery, cooking and baking (make sure that you taste the sourdough!) fresh and fuss-free fare at one of the most renowned eateries in the foodie centre of Franschhoek.

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Read more about the article Arancini
Arancini

Arancini

  • Post published:February 7, 2017

These Italian, stuffed rice balls are coated in breadcrumbs and then fried. They get their name because they look like little oranges which are called ‘arance’ in Italian. And we can guarantee they will be a hit as a bar snack at your next social do.

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Read more about the article Bringing back the Brandy Alexander
Brandy Alexander cocktail with Van Ryn's 10 Year Old (5)

Bringing back the Brandy Alexander

  • Post published:January 31, 2017

With the many public holidays and commemorative days decorating our calendar, it’s hard to remember which ones are truly worth the celebration. Every year on 31 January those with a bibulous bend should not forget to raise their cocktail glass in a toast to Brandy Alexander Day - the only cocktail to have a day officially named in its honour.

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