November is vegan month, and in honour of that we have looked at aspects of veganism like the best plant-based protein sources and the different types of non-dairy milk. Today, we have rounded up the best substitutes that can be used to turn any recipe plant-based. Substitutes for meat Tofu Firm tofu is a super versatile meat replacement. Since it holds its shape when being cooked, it is perfect for baking and frying and therefore works well in curries, stews and stir-fries. On top of this, tofu takes on the flavour of whatever it is cooked with, which means that…
It was a big night for chef and restaurateur David Higgs at the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards. Marble Restaurant was awarded 1 star, Zioux Lounge was…
The top restaurants in South Africa were announced at the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards on Sunday 20 November at GrandWest in Cape Town. The industry was celebrated in a spectacular display of gourmet food, creative drinks and top-notch entertainment, which had over 700 guests, including some of SA’s favourite celebrities, on their feet. READ MORE: Meet the 2022 Eat Out Awards chefs The new star rating system results were announced, with restaurants being awarded either one, two or three stars. To be included on the shortlist, each restaurant had to achieve a minimum rating of 70 points out of 100.…
Nuts are generally agreed to be one of the best sources of protein for those on a plant-based diet. That being said, nuts are an essential part of…
Lianne Scher, local food artisan, author and jeweller, has taken artful breadmaking to new heights with her exquisite gallery of sourdough loaves. Baked to perfection, dusted with flour and transformed into her canvas, Scher blends the lines between art and a fresh loaf of bread. From Pablo Picasso on rye to Frida’s Kahlo’s self portrait on sourdough, let’s explore some of the artist baker Lianne Scher’s phenomenal creations: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lianne Scher (@lianne_scher) “I loved doing this sour dough self portrait of Frida Kahlo which was dedicated to Dr Leo Eloesser, 1940.” Says…
The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy has seen many of its alumni rise to stardom over the years of this prestigious international competition. The carefully crafted combination of mentorship,…
On 15 November, the two winners of the Food Planet award from the ten selected finalists from all over the world were announced. The Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize is the largest monetary award in the global food arena and in 2022 it’s now also the world’s biggest environmental award that is all about food. The two change-making initiatives that were deemed most deserving to receive 2 million dollars to scale their impact were Coldhubs from Nigeria and the Global Mangrove Alliance from the USA. Among the ten hopeful finalists was another African based food and environmental solution – South Africa’s…
Braaied prawns with chilli lime dressing Looking for your next show stopping braai dish? Try this Braaied prawns with chilli lime dressing recipe. PREP TIME 20 minutes |…
Bircher muesli bowl Looking for a healthy, but tasty breakfast? Try this Bircher muesli bowl packed with what you need to start your day! You can keep the bircher muesli for 2 days, covered, in the fridge. Serve with yoghurt. TOTAL TIME 25 minutes | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 3 cups almond milk 1 tbsp organic green tea leaves 1 cup rolled oats 100g quinoa flakes 2 tbsp black chia seeds 2 red apples, grated coarsely 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 red apple, extra, sliced thinly ¼ papaya, seeds removed, peeled, cut into 1cm thick slices, then 3cm stars ½ cup almonds, chopped…
Christmas is creeping in on all of us. As much as we all want to sit around the tree merrily and worry-free, let’s be honest, the festive season…