A creamy blue cheese and spinach filling encased in delightfully flaky pastry. INGREDIENTS 300 grams fresh baby spinach, blanched 1⁄2 cup blue cheese 1⁄4 cup onion, finely diced tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp dill, chopped garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper, to taste 2 large eggs 1 roll store-bought puff pastry, thawed 1⁄2cup walnut halves Sesame seeds, to garnish Microgreens, to serve METHOD REHEAT the oven to 200°C and grease an 8-hole muffin tin with non-stick spray. PREPARE the filling by mixing together the spinach, cheese, onion, oil, dill and garlic. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix one egg…
Congratulations to all of our competition winners! Keep scrolling to see if you’re one of our lucky winners! November 1. WIN a Banhoek chilli oil hamper worth R585…
Situated in the northern reaches of the Abelana Game Reserve in Limpopo, the Abelana River Lodge is an exceptional, luxury accommodation surrounded by spectacular landscapes and views of the tranquil Selati River. Rooms at the lodge are air-conditioned with en-suite facilities as well as an additional outdoor shower and spacious deck overlooking the river. In the spirit of ‘Abelana’, meaning ‘to share amongst each other’ in the language of the Northern Sotho people who inhabit the region of Limpopo, guests can expect a completely immersive and authentic safari experience during their stay where they will learn more about the beauty…
SAB continues to smash boundaries and delight beer-lovers across the country with the launch of Africa’s first-ever double malt lager, Castle Double Malt, a golden taste sensation that…
Why should we recycle? Firstly, used paper is repulped to make new products that we use every day such tissue and paper packaging. Next, a tonne of recycled paper can save up to three cubic metres of landfill space. And recycling creates jobs and supports livelihoods. However, even the most conscientious people make recycling mistakes. You might even think your home is paperless, so you don’t need to recycle. Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation for the South African paper and paper packaging sector, shares three common recycling mistakes, with helpful tips to get your recycling right. Mistake 1: Putting…
‘Tis the season to be jolly! And what could be more jolly than being the big winner of our very festive, splendidly over-the-top end-of-year prize hamper? From a…
One thing that many of us have learned over the past 20 months in the midst of lockdown and extended time in our homes, is that South Africans can cook! We love to eat, and with our access to prepared food being limited at times, as well as changes to our monthly budgets, more and more of us have turned to our own kitchens for not only sustenance, but comfort and entertainment as well. The kitchen has truly become the heart of the home again, and with a little more time on our hands due to working from home and…
As restaurants across South Africa come back to life following the devastating effects of the pandemic, a remarkable act of kindness warmed the hearts of the staff at…
These peppers stuffed with pistachio-harissa couscous are perfect health snacks or food-starters! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp ground cumin 1 plain yogurt 3⁄4 cup couscous 1 cup chicken stock 1 tsp harissa paste 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp olive oil 1⁄4 cup chopped coriander 1⁄2 cup roasted pistachios, chopped 3 red peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded METHOD 1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until golden. 2. Combine the cumin and yoghurt in a bowl and add the garlic. Stir and season to taste. 3. Preheat the…
The Starbucks Holiday menu is back! Classic festive favourites include the Gingerbread latte and the Toffee Nut latte, backed by the all-new Caramel waffle latte – yes, they…