We’ve taken the classic crème brûlée to a whole new level with this fruit crème brûlée tart! INGREDIENTS For the pastry 11⁄4 cups fl our 1⁄4 tsp salt 2 tsp icing sugar 1⁄2 cup cold butter, cubed 1 egg yolk, beaten 31⁄2 tbsp cold water For the filling 600ml double cream 11⁄2 tsp vanilla essence 6 egg yolks 2 whole eggs 4 tbsp caster sugar 1 cup brown sugar METHOD For the pastry 1. Combine flour, salt and icing sugar in a bowl. Gently rub in the butter. Once the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, add egg yolk and water, mixing until…
This sensational cinnamon beef stew with port, shallots and streaky bacon recipe must be simmered slowly and is absolutely delicious mopped up with French bread. Yum! ALSO SEE: Tomato, aubergine…
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s Restaurant Klein JAN, based at Tswalu Kalari Reserve, has appointed a new Head Chef. Jan Hendrik’s Klein JAN restaurant, based at the private game reserve of Tswalu in Kuruman, has welcomed Jessica Fourie as its new head chef. The Klein JAN team took to Instagram on Monday, sharing the news of Fourie’s appointment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Klein JAN (@restaurantkleinjan) “We are proud to announce our new Head Chef, Jessica Fourie, who will be Jan Hendrik’s right hand on the crimson-red ground.” Klein JAN opened in 2021,…
If you don’t have time for a labour-intensive weekday supper but also don’t want to compromise on flavour, try this parsnip, rosemary and sage soup with blue cheese.…
Striving to create a healthy balance between its offerings and the environment, Dream Hotels & Resorts (DHR) has turned its close attention to the food it serves — and especially how these foods are sourced and prepared. “In an industry where mass-produced, warehouse-sourced fare dominates, we’re on a mission to promote conscious hospitality,” says Reinhard Visser, Operations Lead at DHR. “We want to enhance the guest experience and establish an enduring business model that better serves our guests, our communities, the people we employ, and the world around us.” The journey begins at Le Franschhoek At the forefront of DHR’s…
Cheese to gooey goodness with this seriously good sandwich recipe. So easy, so comforting, and so delicious! Also see: Salmon bagel https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/salmon-bagel
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be challenging, especially when it comes to what is on the plate. Managing IBS presents a number of daily challenges and while there is no cure for the disorder, treatments are available. With careful attention to diet and lifestyle, individuals can significantly manage their symptoms and enjoy a fulfilling life. From understanding triggers to implementing dietary changes, here’s a guide to navigating life with IBS: What is IBS? IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, or both. While the exact cause…
What is a poke bowl? The first thing to know about poké is that it’s pronounced ‘poh-kay’. The name comes from the Hawaiian verb, ‘to slice or cut’,…
Stellenzicht nurtures the vast, micro-climate soil pockets of Stellenzicht to steward and sustain what nature provides each year. Our wines truly are expressions of our terroir. As custodians of the beautiful Stellenzicht farm, we believe in protecting our natural resources through sustainable farming. These efforts help create an eco-system that protects our dragonfly population as well as our fauna and flora. This philosophy of sustainability drives our daily activities, as we consistently pursue balance in winemaking. Sustainability, treading lightly and the pursuit of balance is the key to the Stellenzicht wine philosophy: farming regeneratively, working with the terroir, and welcoming…
Whether you’re looking for birthday cupcakes or a well-deserved pastry after a long workout, bakeries are filled with sugar, spice, and spectacular bites. Durban is simply sprinkled with…