Blanko at the Alphen Boutique Hotel boasts a vibrant and inviting atmosphere, where friends and family can gather to taste and explore culinary flavours while socialising to their hearts’ content in a series of beautifully designed spaces. On the last Thursday of every month, Blanko hosts a Supper Club where patrons can enjoy a selection of Chef Amber May’s signature dishes paired with a series of fine wines and luxury champagnes. Enjoy a 3-course Blanko Supper Club dinner priced at R395 per person and consider too, to linger longer and take advantage of the Alphen Boutique Hotel’s accommodation. Upcoming Blanko Supper Club…
Introducing L7 Established in 2012, this bold and uniquely hand-made craft-brewed beer is brimming with three grains, three hops and a dash of sensation. The illusive 7th ingredient…
Join Killarney Mall for their Final Friday Foodie Market with The Lazy Makoti on 30 August, from 10am to 3pm. #ConvenientlyYours Who is The Lazy Makoti? Mogau Seshoene founded The Lazy Makoti in 2014 after leaving the corporate world to focus on her love for food. What began as lessons for a friend, who was afraid of being labelled “The Lazy Makoti” (the lazy daughter-in-law) because she couldn’t cook, evolved into a business. Her straightforward recipes take you through breakfast basics, seven-colour Sunday lunches, and even traditional African favourites, just like gogo used to make them.
Below is the basic recipe for making either a beef, lamb, pork or chicken broth. The methods are similar for all broths – however, it’s not necessary to…
Warming wines (including a winter white) paired with warming dishes to see you through the last stretch of the cold snap. Journey’s End The Huntsman 2017, R95 Part of Journey’s End’s new Tales Series, this shiraz, mourvèdre, viognier blend is named after the original kennels the Gabb family found on their farm dating back to 1822, and where the winery now stands. Outstanding value. This aromatic wine opens with violets and spice. Dark brambleberries lie richly on the palate; the tannins are supple and smooth, the acidity, just refreshing enough. Pair with: Cauliflower and roasted garlic soup. Win! Journey’s End Vineyards…
Food & Homies, get ready to ring in spring and summer with KAMERS/Makers! By popular demand, SA’s favourite ‘up’-market will be hosted at THREE beautiful venues across the…
Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira
Catching up after a busy week? Here’s what we’ve been up to… Scroll for: • New recipes • Competitions • Online features New recipes Creamy blue-cheese polenta with sautéed kale, butterbeans and mushrooms Gruyère, almond and kale shortbread biscuits Seafood bisque Fillet of cod with poached egg, smashed potato and chive butter sauce Chicken-liver pâté Tarta de Santiago Indulgent dark hot chocolate with melt-in-the-mouth ginger and oat s’mores Competitions Write to us and win! Win a winter-warmer hamper worth R2 390 with FUTURELIFE® Online features Take your seat at chef Santi Louzán’s table 6 fermented foods to aid gut health…