Khayelitsha Cookies is a social enterprise based in Khayelitsha, founded by a group of women from the township who were struggling with unemployment and poverty. The women came together to create a business that would provide them with employment and empower other women in the community. Khayelitsha Cookies bakes a variety of handmade, preservative-free cookies that are sold to retailers, corporates, and individuals throughout Cape Town. Picture: Khayelitsha Cookies The enterprise employs over 50 women from the community, providing them with regular income, training, and support. The women are trained in baking and business skills, which enables them to take on…
The gin buzz caught the city a few years ago and it hasn’t dissipated. With the buzz came a plethora of celebrations but the Gin & Tonic Festival at…
Salt & vinegar potatoes Light, salty and easy. Try these Salt & vinegar potatoes when looking to upgrade the already great roast potato. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1 kg Apache or royal red potatoes 2 cups malt vinegar 1 tbsp cooking salt ¼ cup olive oil 2 tsp sea salt flake METHOD PLACE potatoes in a large pot so they sit in a single layer. Add vinegar, 1 cup water and cooking salt; bring to the boil. Boil, partially covered, for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain well. MEANWHILE, preheat the…
As autumn approaches and the weather starts to cool down, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of warming up with a hot cup of coffee in a cosy…
The award-winning distillery at Boplaas celebrates a milestone in April with the launch of its first single malt whisky, a spirit of remarkable historic pedigree. With a distilling heritage that dates to 1880, Boplaas’s latest limited-edition release is arguably the first of its kind to emerge from the Karoo. Just 500 bottles of this true collector’s whisky have been produced. “The single malt is the culmination of a dream we’ve held for a long time,” says Daniel Nel, sixth generation distiller at Boplaas. “To be able to release it during the 10th anniversary year of our whisky journey makes this…
We’re not quite sure if it’s the creamy sweetness of the drink, the bursts of flavours from the popping bubbles, the delightful chewiness of the tapioca pearls, or…
Roast pumpkin with horseradish and mint salsa Try this recipe for a delicious vegetarian option with a stunning balance of flavours. TOTAL TIME 1 hour | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1 kg pumpkin 2 tbsp olive oil HORSERADISH CREAM 30 g fresh horseradish, peeled, grated finely 250 g crème fraîche 3 tsp lemon juice MINT SALSA 5 anchovy fillets 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tbsp baby capers 1 cup mint leaves 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves ½ cup extra virgin olive oil METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 200°C. Line a large oven tray with baking paper. WASH the pumpkin.…
Courvoisier cocktail recipes Try these refreshing cocktail recipes for your next get together with friends. We Found Joy INGREDIENTS 50ml Courvoisier VSOP 15ml Falernum Liqueur 15ml Monín…
It’s that time of the year again when water bottles and snacks disappear from desks, eateries become crowded close to sunset and some breaths become slightly more odoured. The blessed month of Ramadan is upon us. The thought of surviving from sunrise to sunset without food and drink (and yes, that includes water too) can seem unfathomable to those that don’t understand the essence of this holy month. The truth is though, for 99.9% of Muslims it’s our favourite time of the year and the month we most look forward to. So for those that have always wondered about its…
Several black-owned wine brands – including Amari Wines, Ayepyep, House of Azari and Khulu – will be in attendance at the upcoming Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival,…