It’s amazing how a little technique can speak volumes without uttering a word. Not only does it add a touch of class and respect for the people serving you, but it also becomes a charming way to show off your dining etiquette at your next fancy dinner or important business gathering. So, let’s dive into the language of cutlery and let your cutlery do the talking! I am finished Once you’ve savoured the last morsel of your meal, gather your knife and fork and place them together in the center of your plate, forming a line pointing straight up. This…
Ah, the joys of a well-stocked freezer, where foods are preserved for future enjoyment. But what’s that unappealing phenomenon creeping onto your once-pristine food? It’s none other than…
While air fryers are a great kitchen appliance that can cook a variety of foods quickly and with less oil than traditional frying methods, there are certain recipes which will result in nothing but disaster and avoiding them can help make an air fryer last longer. Here are some examples: Wet Batters Foods that are coated in wet batter, such as tempura or beer-battered fish, may not cook well in an air fryer. The batter may not adhere properly to the food and can become soggy or fall off during cooking. High-Fat Meats While you can cook meats such as…
Banana Choc Chip Muffins Made with wholemeal flour, these banana choc chip muffins are healthier than usual but just as delicious! PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOKING TIME…
Fatima Sydow, Cape Malay cookbook author, cooking show host and cancer-fighter, shared a victory dance on Instagram after her doctor confirmed that her tumour is shrinking. Since her diagnosis in December 2020, Sydow’s journey has been that of remission and relapse. As per IOL, the cancer, a soft-tissue sarcoma, returned last year and filled her lungs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fatima Sydow (@fatima_sydow_cooks) Even though Sydow has had a tumultuous journey with chemotherapy, she recently celebrated her latest book launch. My story, my heritage reached best-seller status after just one week on the…
Whether you prefer soft or hard, aged or fresh, stinky or not, there’s no denying that cheese is much-loved and, for many, an everyday staple whether it’s on…
We simply can’t get enough of these brunch recipes. They’re easy to make and perfect for when you are in a time crunch. Not to mention they are lipsmackingly good! Oat crumpets with avocado and sriracha honey bacon HANDS-ON TIME 20 min TOTAL TIME 30 min (+ standing) SERVES 4 Make dough an hour before you plan to make breakfast, or the night before, and put it in the fridge overnight. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 tsp fine salt ½ cup rolled oats 1½ tsp dried yeast ½ tsp chilli flakes ½ tsp baking soda 1½ cups milk, lukewarm 1…
Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes Recipe These delicious little buttermilk blueberry pancakes are as light as a feather and the blueberries make them nice and fruity. PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOKING TIME 20…
Chicken, mushroom and biltong potjie There’s nothing like a potjie when you’re camping – it’s the perfect outdoors food. Just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer! This is a twist on the old favourite – chicken potjie – with the addition of biltong. ALSO SEE: 8 Scrumptious braai salad ideas By Getaway Magazine
Celebrate International Fish Day with our fish and chips recipe, topped off with some lemon aïoli. A classic! ALSO SEE: Easy fish curry Recipe by Sarah Dall Feature…