Pink Gin and Fairy Cakes is a locally written and published cookbook by eco-warrior, dog lover, mother and wife (to name a few) Jan Kohler. The book is centered around the idea of family and fun and showcases how good food can be made and enjoyed by everyone. From the start, Jan credits her family. They are referred to throughout this book, recipes are named after them, their helping hands are pictured in her images and they are the ones she’s most keen to please. There is so much power in how food brings people together, how it adds to…
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Everyone wants to be able to have their cake and eat it. With this recipe, you have found just that. It has the ultimate satisfaction that comes with a moist, rich cake and all the benefits of sweetness that come when baking fruits, especially cherries. I hope that you will give it a go and substitute your refined sugary standard cakes with a cake of this nature. After all, celebrating without guilt is utter magic! Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS FILLING 500 grams fresh cherries, pitted 1 tablespoon orange zest 25 grams coconut sugar…
The recently launched Samsung Jet™ Cordless Stick Vacuum range is cleaning up in all the ways people need it to. The 3 models, Jet 70, Jet 75 and…
You’ll be surprised at how fast this dish will vanish at the dinner table! Invest in a good mandoline to make quick work of this pile of potatoes…just watch those fingertips. INGREDIENTS 1 kilogram potatoes, peeled 1 tbsp fresh thyme 1 tsp oregano 3 garlic cloves, halved 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tsp black pepper 2 tsp chicken stock powder cup hot water 1 tsp salt 1⁄4 cup finely grated parmesan METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 200°C and grease a 20cm x 15cm deep roasting dish. START by slicing the potatoes thinly (2mm) with a mandoline blade, place them into…
Comfort food with summer colours, all bursting with rich flavour. INGREDIENTS 1 tsp vegetable oil 200 g chorizo, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 green pepper,…
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Located on one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms and nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Spier Hotel is a unique experience guaranteed to leave guests…
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 is set to be another milestone in the brewer’s storied history. Castle celebrated the launch of this “first of its kind” drink at the stylish Munro Boutique Hotel with a few selected media guests and personalities. Guests were in for a treat as they enjoyed a sumptuous 5-course meal delicious meal prepared by Chef Dede. Enrobed in a sleek and attractive 410ml pearl, green, and gold can and a premium 340ml green…
Berries and cake, that’s life! INGREDIENTS 115 g gooseberries Zest and juice of 1 lemon 100 g ground almonds 50 g plain fl our 175 g icing sugar…