Semolina pistachio cake with lemon syrup A beautiful and textured syrup cake that finishes off on a zesty note! Try this Semolina pistachio cake with lemon syrup this weekend as the perfect Sunday bake. SERVES 12 / PREP TIME 25 min / COOK TIME 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 150 g butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup semolina flour ¾ cup self-raising flour ⅓ cup coarsely chopped pistachios LEMON SYRUP 1 cup caster sugar ½ cup water ⅓ cup lemon juice METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180℃.…
Coffee: it’s the kind of thing that you either deeply love, or despise. If coffee is one of the most important meals of your day, then these decadent…
With a light, buttery crumb and a silky white chocolate glaze, this white chocolate bundt cake is elegant in its simplicity – a perfect treat for birthdays, tea parties and picnics. White Chocolate Bundt Cake SERVES 10-12 INGREDIENTS 375g butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 3 cups flour 6 Tbsp cornflour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup milk GLAZE …
The younger generation is leading a shift to focus on health and reduced alcohol intake by choosing low alcohol or non-alcoholic drink options. The choice of whether to…
Learn how to weave a beautiful lattice pie crust with these helpful steps and video guide, plus some fun ways to pimp your lattice! What is a lattice pie crust? A lattice pie crust is made by weaving strips of pastry into an open mesh-like pattern. It’s a classic way to decorate sweet and savoury pies – not only does it look stunning but it also allows for steam from the filling to easily escape, meaning you won’t get any accidental pie explosions in your oven! Attempting a lattice weave can be intimidating at first, so we’ve broken down the…
The Hot Toddy: a classic tipple, perfect for a cold winter’s eve A hot toddy is the perfect winter drink. It’s got citrus, it’s got honey, but most…
Wine and Food Spectacular in the Swartland, by Swartlanders That is the essence of an upcoming wine and food series like few others! This is the opportunity that awaits everyone from serious epicureans to vino babes keen to get an insight into one of South Africa’s most fascinating regions. Launching on July 1, the wine-and-food series features six wineries, from Swartland blockbusters to niche rockstars, alongside delectable menus prepared and served at The Barn in Riebeek Kasteel. The dinners take place once a month until December 2, with just 20 tickets available for each event. “The Swartland is home to…
Congratulations to all of our competition winners! Keep scrolling to see if you’re one of our lucky winners! March winners Win 1 of 2 Pampelle Hampers -…
Lancewood recently held their Pastry Chef of the Year awards and we’ve got the scoop on the winner! Miss Chanda du Plooy, who is a False Bay TVET College Hospitality student won the ULTIMATE LANCEWOOD PASTRY Category in the annual Young Stars Showcook Initiative Competition 2022. This was announced at the prestigious awards dinner, which is the culmination of the Young Star Showcook Competition. The winning dessert-pastry was a pistachio and almond chocolate cake with Clemen Gold Sauce. The Young Star Showcook Initiative and Competition has been hosted annually for the past 14 years, but this was the first time…
You could win a non-alcoholic Love Bird set to the value of R1 500 with Lyre’s! Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits ambition is to change the way the world drinks, so that…