Keep your fur friends safe this festive season and avoid giving your doggos these 6 foods that are toxic to dogs. Stuffing is often made with loads of salt as well as onion and garlic – both of which are toxic to dogs. Mince pies often contain raisins, currants or sultanas, which are toxic to dogs – as are grapes in fresh form. Christmas cake is toxic to dogs too due to raisins, currants or sultanas. Nuts like macadamia nuts or chestnuts are also harmful to dogs. Blue cheeses due to the mould and fungus that can make your dog…
Frozen berry & yoghurt terrine A glamorous dessert perfect for any after dinner treat. This Frozen berry & yoghurt terrine is a show stopper this Christmas and worth…
Pink peppercorn lamb with balsamic onions Tasty dinner idea for the sweet and salty cravings! PREP TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 2 hours | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves, crushed 8 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbsp pink peppercorns, crushed, plus extra, to serve 1.7 kg boned leg of lamb ¼ cup olive oil 800 g baby (dutch) carrots, trimmed 1 garlic bulb, halved crossways ¾ cup pitted green olives, halved Balsamic onions 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp vegetable oil 400 g baby onions, halved Salsa verde 1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley 2…
Inimitable product design, boundless creativity, and of course, solaire yellow…the colour of positivity and the rising sun. This is what exemplifies Veuve Clicquot’s solaire culture, a culture that…
Ina Paarman started her iconic journey in 1982 with the opening of her cookery school from her home’s garage. Seven years later, after the incredible success of the cookery school, her son Graham Paarman suggested that they turn her expansive cooking knowledge into what would become a truly loved South African brand. “Why don’t we go into business together? You can cook, and I can count!” – Graham Paarman Ina Paarman believes that food has the ability to create memorable moments that make life worth living. A philosophy that comes through in all the homestyle products that Paarman Foods creates.…
Cheesy risotto balls Cheesy and crunchy rice balls! PREP TIME 25 minutes + cooling | COOK TIME 45 minutes | MAKES 40 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS ¼ cup vegetable oil…
Salted dark chocolate tahini tart Salt, chocolate and tahini – the perfect dessert filling! PREP TIME 30 minutes + refrigeration | COOK TIME 50 minutes | SERVES 12 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS Chocolate pastry 1 ⅓ cups flour ⅓ cup icing sugar 70 g good quality cocoa 110 g cold butter, coarsely chopped 3 egg yolks 2 tbsp chilled water Filling 2 eggs 3 egg yolks ⅓ cup caster sugar 260 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 185 g butter ½ cup tahini ½ tsp sea salt flakes halva, crumbled, to serve METHOD For the chocolate pastry PLACE flour, icing sugar…
Planning a Namibian trip soon? Take your time on the N7 from Cape Town to the border and stop off here. It’s exactly 678 kilometres from Cape Town…
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…