Who wouldn’t love a champagne brand that proudly lives according to their motto: ‘Only one quality, the finest’? The French champagne brand Veuve Clicquot is no stranger on South African soil. We were privileged to sit down with winemaker Bruno Dagnee on his visit to South Africa to learn more about his journey in the industry, what makes Veuve Clicquot unique, the brand’s interesting history, and more. By Bianca Muller This year, Veuve Clicquot is celebrating its 250th birthday. The journey of the brand started in 1772 in Reims, France. One innovative 27-year-old woman took the reins in 1805 after…
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Chilli sugar churros with caramel sauce Bake it till you make it with these tantalising bite sized treats. TOTAL TIME 45 min | SERVES 6 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS CHILLI SUGAR 5 dried small red chillies ⅓ cup castor sugar CARAMEL SAUCE 1 cup castor sugar ½ cup water 1 cup cream CHURROS 100 g butter, chopped 1 cup water 1 cup flour ¼ tsp salt 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Vegetable oil, for deep-frying METHOD CHILLI SUGAR Process chilli until fine. Add sugar and process until combined. Transfer to a…
It’s time to learn about food! We’ve put together a list of online food courses to upskill your cooking. Whether you want to learn more about nutrition or…
Only having a little time to put together a meal does not mean you need to sacrifice on flavour or nutrition. Here are some of our favourite, delicious and nutritious meals that you can bring together in 30 minutes or less. Chicken Chicken & potato stir-fry How about this wholesome chicken & potato stir-fry for a quick and easy chicken dinner idea? Chicken, lime and cheese mini quesadillas These quick and easy chicken, lime and cheese mini quesadillas is the perfect Mexican snack or starter. Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni This spicy one-bowl dish takes midweek…
Classic rosemary & garlic focaccia The perfect warm and hearty starter! TOTAL TIME 1 hour 15 min + proofing & cooling | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 15…
Classic tomato sauce The perfect basic tomato sauce that can be used in countless recipes! DAIRY FREE | GLUTEN FREE | HEALTHY | LOW CARB | LOW SUGAR | VEGAN INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 800 g canned diced tomatoes 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves METHOD HEAT oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until soft but not browned. ADD garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute or until fragrant. Add tomatoes, sugar and basil; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or…
To celebrate World Vegan Month, we chatted to Emma van Zyl, founder of The Skinnie Chef, to find out all about her brand and her range of unique…
Beetroot, barley and kale salad A delicious, colourful and well balanced salad! PREP TIME 10 min | COOK TIME 35 min | SERVES 4 | DAIRY FREE | LOW SUGAR | VEGAN INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups pearl barley 4 ½ cups water 1 tsp salt 1 beetroot, peeled and finely chopped 200 g kale 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp currants METHOD RINSE barley in a sieve under cold running water. PLACE barley, water, salt and beetroot in a pot and bring to a boil over…
Come experience the magic of the Durbanville Wine Valley in one convenient location! On Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 November 2022, The Village Square in Durbanville will be…