Most of you might have seen or heard about the award winning Inverroche gin. We were invited to the home of Inverroche, in Still Bay, a small town just outside of George in the Western Cape. We went on a tour of the Still Bay area and experienced all the Inverroche distillery had to offer. About Inverroche Inverroche is a French inspired gin that is not only award winning, but also known for its distinct flavour and unique packaging. Founder Lorna Scott studied gin and decided to start her own gin brand inspired by nature. Inverroche gin is mostly made…
Not sure how to keep the little ones entertained now that school has closed for the year? We’ve put together some great ideas for crafts to do with…
Coconut & lemon curd cake Tangy, tasty with a hint of tropical coconut. Serve this Coconut & lemon curd cake as your next show stopping dessert. PREP TIME 1 hour | COOK TIME 1 hour (+ refrigeration and cooling) | SERVES 16 INGREDIENTS LEMON CURD 3 lemons 4 egg yolks ¾ cup caster sugar 2 tsp cornflour 150 g unsalted butter, chopped CAKE 250 g butter, softened 1 tsp coconut essence 2 cups caster sugar 4 eggs ¾ cup desiccated coconut 3 cups self-raising flour 300 ml sour cream 1 cup milk 1 tsp icing sugar Toasted coconut flakes,…
2-minute chocolate chip microwave cookies These 2-minute chocolate chip microwave cookies are super easy to make and are the perfect snack to get your household into the holiday…
Caramelised onion & smoked cheddar pull-apart rolls Easy, cheesy with a mix of sweet and smokey. Try these easy to share and even easier to enjoy, Caramelised onion & smoked cheddar pull-apart rolls. PREP TIME 2 hours | COOK TIME 1 hour 10 minutes | MAKES 12 INGREDIENTS 10 g instant yeast 2 ½ tsp caster sugar 1 ¼ cups milk 3 cups flour 1 ½ tsp salt ⅔ cup olive oil 5 red onions, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp finely chopped rosemary leaves 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ¾ cup grated smoked cheddar 1 cup…
The summer season is well and truly here, so in order to make the most of the delicious seasonal produce of this time of year, here is a…
The festive season is all about fun times and delicious food, and there are not many dishes out there that wouldn’t benefit from the addition of some garlic. Fragrant and delicious, garlic adds a savoury and distinctive flavour to your food, but it also happens to leave an odour that lingers on everything from your chopping board to your fingers. Luckily for us, Martha Stewart has a genius hack for ridding your hands of the scent that working with garlic leaves behind. Watch her explain the hack in the TikTok below: As you can see, her trick involves using the…
Avocado caesar salad Quick, easy and bursting with flavour. This Avocado caesar salad is the perfect starter or lunch meal. PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 20…
You’ve always considered yourself unofficial royalty. You were rocking regancycore looks before anyone on the internet knew what that meant, and when the Princess Diaries 3 was announced, you were the first person your friends and family texted. If this sounds like you, then it’s likely high tea is to you what brunch is to the Constantia Mom—a non-negotiable. The tiny treats, the perfumed decadence and of course the opportunity to wear your Sunday Best, what’s not to love? On another note, you should also check out the top things to do in Hogsback. Whether you’re looking for a new high tea spot…
An interesting review from Brad inspired founder of Sloom, Rudo Kemp, to create The Cape Town King. 2.14m in width and 2m in length, the Cape Town King…