Roxy’s mulled wine

  • Post published:May 19, 2017

They knew how to winter back in the good old days and our online manager, Roxy, developed this medieval mulled wine and it has been enjoyed on many a wintry weekend evening in her home. So grab your favourite bottle of red, some vitamin C-packed citrus and your spices, and you’re good to go.

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Pasta nero with fresh mussels

  • Post published:May 18, 2017

We are so lucky here in South Africa to have such a rich abundance of fresh shellfish available to us. And this pasta nero, packed with Mediterranean flavours, is a great way to enjoy it during the winter months when we are missing those scrumptious seafood braais.

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Almond and apricot nougat

  • Post published:May 17, 2017

Do we need to say anymore? There is no need to feel daunted when facing a nougat recipe. It is incredibly easy to make; our almond and apricot nougat comes together in a mere 6 steps. You will need some liquid glucose and a sugar thermometer, both of which can be purchased from a wide range of supermarkets.

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Deconstructed ratatouille salad

  • Post published:May 15, 2017

Warm winter salads are something we are so grateful for. They allow us to inject a fresh and nutrient-dense meal in between carb-heavy, meaty options that are typical at this time of year. And since this is one of our favourite vegetarian dishes, why not transform it into a lovely deconstructed ratatouille salad.

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Crumpet stack

  • Post published:May 14, 2017

Just keep stacking! Our crumpet stack stuffed full of dill, mascarpone and smoked salmon are what weekend brunch dreams are made of.

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