The most recent recipe book in SA’s popular Cooking from the Heart recipe book collection was named among the Best Free Publications in the category for Corporate Brands in this year’s Gourmand Awards list. The winning publications were announced on 16 October 2022, which is recognised as World Food Day. The winning DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) edition was published by health and wellness advocate, Pharma Dynamics in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa and is the fifth recipe book in the series. Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics says they are thrilled to receive…
Baby marrow & sweet potato loaf Make this delicious and healthy Baby marrow & sweet potato loaf recipe at your next braai get together! TOTAL TIME 1…
2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards to feature the unique talents of eight of South Africa’s finest chefs South Africa’s biggest restaurant awards are back after two years, and the judges have traversed the country to uncover the best places to dine. Their verdicts will be announced at the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on 20 November 2022. The event has become a culinary highlight unto itself. The food served at the Eat Out Awards aims to capture the essence of fine dining in South Africa and has delighted hundreds of guests over…
Summer smoothies are ideal for on-the-go breakfasts or quick refreshing lunches. As the weather warms up, Rhodes Quality shared three of their best smoothie recipes that use their…
Candied popcorn Your new favourite sweet snack TOTAL TIME 30 min + cooling | MAKES 6 cups | DAIRY FREE | GLUTEN FREE | VEGAN INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp vegetable oil 100g popping corn 400g castor sugar 1 cup water ½ tsp green or blue food colouring ½ tsp silver or blue edible glitter (optional) METHOD HEAT oil in a pot over high heat. Add the popcorn and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook the popcorn until the popping stops, shaking the pot occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl. COMBINE sugar, water and food colouring in a frying pan.…
Meal prepping is a fantastic way to get organised and start your week off on a healthy note. Cooking nutritious meals each day throughout the week is often…
For children, Halloween can almost feel like Christmas has come early. From pumpkin carving and dressing up, to trick or treating and the mountains of sweet treats that come with it, there is no wonder our little ones go crazy at this spooky time of year. So, for those looking at new creative ways to celebrate Halloween and spookify their homes this year, the team at Essential Living have compiled these seven simple DIY decorations that the whole family will have fun making. Vampire bat leaves There is only one thing to do about piles of leaves in the garden…
Perfect for entertaining, the charcuterie board is quick and easy to put together and always looks elegant. Currently taking over TikTok is a themed version of the charcuterie…
Have you seen the newly launched Flow Cookware Range from Carrol Boyes? Art and function come together in the timeless design that makes up the new Flow Cookware Range. As one of the leaders in the design space, Carrol Boyes has developed an inspirational range of quality premium cookware. The new stainless-steel cookware range includes 7 unique pieces that help you cook with confidence and style. You can view the Flow Cookware Range on their website. The Flow Cookware Range is inspired by the natural flow and motion of fingers wrapping around a handle to provide comfort while cooking. Designed…
Global Champagne Day is the ultimate excuse to indulge in some champagne-inspired drinks and desserts. We’ve rounded up five of our best champagne-themed recipes to enjoy on the…