Great knives are some of the best tools to have in your kitchen arsenal, but choosing the right ones can be tricky. Don’t worry, though; we’ve got you covered! A good knife is like a dance partner – one that feels perfect in your hand might feel clumsy to your friend, that’s why you should try before you buy. Here’s How to choose the right kitchen knife. Weight Try several knives to find your ideal knife weight. Some people believe that a hefty knife ‘falls’ with more force, while another school of thought prefer lighter blades that let you manoeuvre it…
Win with Eskort As South Africa’s best-loved bacon brand, Eskort is the hero of mornings and breakfast tables around the country. And this month, Eskort is giving one…
More accolades for Sugarbird®, as market-reach grows with continued innovation. Multi award-winning craft spirits producer, Sugarbird®, which embodies flavours from the Cape Floral Kingdom, continues to grow internationally, as it collects accolades and launches exciting new gin products. The brand was founded in 2017 by a small team of innovators and enthusiasts in Cape Town, who set out to create gin in a unique way. Five years later, they have won multiple international awards, the most recent of which is 2022’s Best Luxury Spirit Brand in South Africa – awarded by US-based Luxury Lifestyle Awards (LLA). This is an unprecedented…
Impress with these unique Charcuterie Boards! Charcuterie boards or just charcuterie (shar-Koo-Tuh-Ree), although not a new concept, and dating back as far as 15th century France, Charcuterie Boards…
This honey-roasted pumpkin and barley salad is great served warm or at room temperature. The barley and pumpkin makes it wholesome and filling for those long winter days. Honey-Roasted Pumpkin and Barley Salad Serves 4 | Total time 1 hour INGREDIENTS 400g pumpkin, peeled and diced 1 tbsp avocado oil 4 tsp honey 1 tsp peeled and crushed garlic ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes ¼ tsp ground cinnamon salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 250g (1 cup) barley 750ml (3 cups) warm vegetable stock 100g baby leeks, thinly sliced 1 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp dried cranberries 4…
5 Proudly S.A products taking on the world Take a look at 5 Proudly S.A products taking on the world, one product at a time. Pepperdew A favourite…
With winter in full swing, there’s no better way to welcome the cooler weather and shorter days than by investing in some new serve-ware. Or if you’ve recently remodeled your kitchen and are on the lookout to update your soup bowls, then you’ve come to the right place. Winter calls for keeping warm and cooking up a storm! We’ve looked at the latest soup bowls that you can serve some hearty soup dishes in. With plenty of different styles and patterns to choose from to suit your personal taste. Tureen A tureen is a serving dish for soups or stews.…
Try out this quick ginger beer cocktail. This cocktail has a fresh, zesty ginger kick with a warming brandy zing. Perfect for the ginger beer lovers out there!…
How to enhance your winter roasts. Take your roasts to the next level with these easy tips for enhancing your favourite winter meals! Side dishes Steam baby marrows, string beans, celery, leeks and peas. Place on a serving dish and season well to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve while hot. Roast potatoes and add chargrilled tomatoes and red onion. Season well, drizzle with olive oil and serve. Parboil broccoli, string beans, parsnips and roasted peppers. Season, drizzle with olive oil and serve. Place roasted beetroot and wilted spinach on a serving dish, sprinkle with nuts and…
Carefully crafted from property-grown grapes, the Ernie Els Wines’ Major Series collection begins with their Merlot. The 2018 vintage is rich, with luscious dark cherry and plum on…