Paint your own napkins Forget plain ol’ white napkins on your festive table. Grab some paint brushes, paint and stencils and paint your own festive napkins. You can use any stencils that match your decor, from stars, to trees to a proudly South African protea. If you don’t have stencils, you can also make your own. Here’s how we did our DIY Christmas napkins. Make your own napkin rings We love the abundance of fresh herbs and flowers available over the festive season! Use a variety of fresh herbs and leaves to make your own napkin rings – here is…
Baby marrow & asparagus rice salad This delicious salad is loaded with ingredients to keep you satisfied! PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 35 minutes | SERVES…
Pioneering Asian restaurants in Franschhoek – Ōku Asian Eatery and Yama Sushi Emporium – enter the summer season with fresh verve underscored by a greater focus on seasonality and new menus. Currently marking their second anniversary, the popular duo has become the Asian dining destinations in a Cape winelands town that is long famous as South Africa’s culinary capital. The restaurants both opened in 2020, in the wake of the global pandemic. At the time, they were unique to Franschhoek in their Asian offering. Ōku offers formal dining and is complemented by the casual style at neighbouring Yama. Now, chef proprietor…
Fur babies now get their own menu at Radisson Red V&A Waterfront, Cape Town! There is ‘room at the inn’ for your fur-babies when you next visit the…
Cereal is a quick and convenient breakfast option, but what about the sugar content? A bowl of cereal here and there may not be an issue in moderation, however daily use could pose an issue if you’re starting your day with a sugar kick. Fear not, as BusinessTech has investigated the sugar content in some of South Africa’s favourite cereals to help you decide on the best breakfast option to start your day. The top two cereals to avoid or limit are Coco Pops and Strawberry pops with 33.1 grams of sugar per 100 grams. Instead, Weet-Bix Lite is the…
International Cake Day is a time to share our favourite show-stopping and delectable cake recipes. Browse our delicious selection of gourmet cake recipes to add to your Pinterest…
For a limited time only, you can experience Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s seasonal wine and food experience at JAN Franschhoek. From the 1st of December 2022 until the 23rd of May 2023, this one-of-a-kind a la carte dining experience will take place at La Motte Wine’s historic Veepos cottage. The set menu is inspired by the surrounding river and mountains as you’re placed in the middle of Franschhoek’s breathtaking lavender fields. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen (@janhendrikvanderwesthuizen) Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen will be there in person for…
Scrambled Tofu wraps Take your vegan breakfasts to the next level with these easy and delicious Scrambled Tofu wraps. PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 10 minutes…
The winners of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards have been announced! So many talented chefs and foodies will be representing South Africa at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Sweden next year. We look forward to seeing South African food dominate! Take a look at the food culture winners and add their cookbooks to your wishlist – just in time for the holidays! CATEGORY: CELEBRITY CHEF – ENGLISH Simply Seven Colours by Zola Nene (PRH) Zola Nene is no stranger to the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Simply Seven Colours is her third cookbook to win this internationally recognised award. (Zola…
For most South African hosts and hostesses, the festive season is synonymous with spending hours in the kitchen slaving away at the hot stove – as if the…