From managing food waste to prepping more efficiently, these are our kickass kitchen hacks for this month. Kitchen hacks #1 -3 How to make pineapple flowers Preheat the oven to 95ºC. Cut the ends off a large pineapple and carefully slice off the tough skin. Using the potato eye remover on a vegetable peeler, remove the brown eyes form the pineapple. Slice the pineapple into very thin discs using a mandoline or sharp knife. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel. Space the slices evenly on a wire rack placed in a baking tray. Dry out in the oven…
We’ve put together the best braai sides for a day of celebration and indulgence. If you are having friends over for a braai, why not serve one of…
To some, Fatima Sydow is the mastermind behind the delicious recipes on her various social media platforms, while others might recognise her as one of the Sydow twins on TV show Kaap, Kerrie en Koesisters. We sat down with Fatima Sydow to learn what made her fall in love with food. In true foodie spirit, Fatima tells us that she’s prepared a chicken with a small knob of butter, black pepper, oil, a touch of salt and thin slivers of garlic – which we learned is her favourite ingredient to use when cooking – just shy of doing her interview.…
Many home and kitchen products reach the end of their lifespan quickly, leaving behind plastic that doesn’t biodegrade and requires repurchasing often. Switching to longer lasting, sustainably and…
Deliciously crunchy and fresh, these tuna spring rolls with avocado, apple and herbs are the ideal light meal to welcome the warmer weather. Tuna Spring rolls with avocado, apple and herbs INGREDIENTS Tuna 4 sustainable pole-caught fresh tuna steaks olive oil, to drizzle salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 10 ml (2 tsp) fresh ginger, grated pinch chilli flakes 1 lemon, halved Spring rolls 8 crystal/Vietnamese spring roll wrappers (available at Asian supermarkets, Woolworths and select Pick n Pay stores) 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into matchsticks 2 avocados, peeled and sliced 2 large handfuls mixed…
Beautifully decorative in your garden, and potent on your plate at the end of the day, the rewards of growing your own chillies abound. Most gardeners and plant…
Rose and lemon scented no-bake cheesecake A super-simple cheesecake that tastes just like summer. If you wanted to get ahead, the base freezes well in the tin. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart TOTAL TIME 45 mins + 2 hrs, to set INGREDIENTS BISCUIT BASE 1 x 200g box plain digestive biscuits 1 x 200g packet Bakers Tennis biscuits 200g butter, melted FILLING 2 x 250g tubs cream cheese, at room temperature 260g double cream yoghurt Zest of 2 lemons 10ml (2 tsp) rose water 230g icing sugar, sifted 250ml (1 cup) thick/ double thick cream Strawberries,…
Think it’s difficult to grow your own mushrooms at home? Think again! heres how to grow mushrooms at home! SUPER MUSHROOMS Mushrooms are incredibly versatile. You can prepare…
After a good couple of shady months, hibernating underneath blankets and always having the fireplace going, it’s time for a welcomed change. The birds are chirping slightly earlier, the sun is peaking through our curtains and the fresh scent of the garden blossoms are all screaming that ‘spring has sprung’. There’s nothing like vibrant colours, enriching textures and patterns to get the heart pumping. Bringing the outside in is what the season is all about, and with these simple spring decor trends, giving your home a little spring makeover is as easy as going for a stroll outside. 1. A…
Exotically vibrant and warmly expressive, Le Creuset introduces the Cayenne Collection in fiery red. Named after the nutritious and spicy cayenne pepper, Cayenne’s mesmerising red-orange hue radiates beauty…