What a time to be alive. The South African wine industry is in a state of constant flux and innovation. We’re making better wine than we ever have, and the trajectory upwards shows no signs of waning. Here are my trend predictions for 2020. Fizz is the future Globally, sparkling wine has been the fastest-growing category over the last 25 years, and the bubbles continue to boom. It’s not just champagne, but in categories such as French crémant (sparkling wine made in the traditional method in Alsace, Loire & Bourgogne) production has doubled since the turn of the century. Nothing…
Cruciferous or leafy vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli and kale belong to the Brassicaceae (also known as Cruciferae) family. Rich in nutrients, cruciferous veg are also good sources of fibre. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Dashania Murugas Photographs by Annalize Nel
Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Serves 4 EASY 1 hr Preheat the oven to 200°C. Roll 1 x 400g sheet defrosted puff pastry…
Recipe by Claire Ferrandi and Dashania Murugas Styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
Smoothies have never been so popular: they’re a quick and easy healthy food option to make at home, they’re portable and convenient enough to take to work or on the school run, and their bright jewel colours make for gorgeous social media posts. But while they should be packed with all the good stuff as a healthy addition to your daily nutritional intake, they can be loaded with hidden kilojoules, so you need to watch out for a few things. Here are some smoothie tips to make sure you get as much benefit from them as possible: Check the size…
Vegan meringue is best served within an hour of drying, as it absorbs humidity far quicker than egg-based meringue. As such, this Pavlova will become very sticky the…
Print Recipe Champagne and watermelon cocktail Serves: 4 - 6 Total Time: 20 mins Ingredients 750ml (3 cups) fresh watermelon juice (see recipe for instructions) large handful ice cubes, crushed 80ml (⅓ cup) tequila squeeze fresh lime juice 375ml (1. cups) Champagne watermelon wedges, to garnish basil leaves, to garnish lime slices, to garnish Instructions
The baking experts from Stork bring you more bakeinspiration in loaf form. Yes! Love the loaf and turn your teatime into more-for-me time with these beginner-friendly loaf recipes. Granadilla Amasi Loaf This loaf is tangy, light and full of granadilla flavour. We believe this recipe will soon become a South African baking classic. The Amasi lends the cake an extra dose of moisture and tang while activating the baking soda for an even-fluffier texture.TOP TIP: If you wanted a bit of extra sweetness, why not top the loaf with simple royal icing? It’s really quick and easy – all you…
Cost-effective, sorted in a hurry and delicious – that’s what midweek family suppers should be! Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Serves 4 EASY…