Give the gift of nougat this Eid with luxury nougat brand, 1705 and Naqiyah Mayat Giving and sharing is the core of the 1701 nougat brand, a brand that came to life in a family kitchen when a cordon-bleu trained chef shared her special nougat recipe with her son. 1701 has honoured the essence of that gift through a creative collaboration with cookbook author and digital creator, Naqiyah Mayat. The result is in an Eid-inspired nougat flavour which celebrates the legacy flavours of Sesame Halva and Almonds. Two brands meet This collaboration between 1701 nougat for Eid with Naqiyah Mayat…
Century City is fast becoming one of the trendiest spots for discerning diners with a flurry of restaurants located in the area. Gusto, an Italian inspired gem is…
CAPE TOWN OPERA PRESENTS BON APPÉTIT AT THE VINEYARD HOTEL FROM 31 MARCH 2022 From 31 March to 3 April 2022, CAPE TOWN OPERA in collaboration with The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands will host four unique performances entitled BON APPÉTIT! The stunning music and cuisine event will take place at The Restaurant and will delight gourmands and opera lovers alike. About the show Award-winning Chefs Mike Bassett and Evan Coosner have curated a sumptuous five-course dinner where dishes will pair with iconic opera songs with a food focus. Think Bernstein’s Four Recipes for Voice and Piano, Bach’s unique secular Coffee…
The SA Cheese Festival has reacted with joy to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that outdoor venues may now be 50% full and encourages cheese and wine lovers to…
Feel super fresh with this Fruity Hibiscus Tea Soda! Be ready to make the most of the last summer days with this refreshing ice tea, perfect for a get together or to store and use as needed! PREP TIME 5 minutes (+ cooling & refrigeration) | MAKES 2 cups concentrate and 2 litres (8 cups) hibiscus soda INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp hibiscus tea 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 cups boiling water Mineral water, or filler of choice METHOD 1. Place the hibiscus tea into a heatproof jug with the vanilla bean paste. 2. Add the boiling water, then leave to…
Most of the time, afternoon tea simply involves flicking on the kettle and sitting outside with a box of bikkies. But other times, it’s an opportunity to transport…
20 ingredient substitutes to make your life easier! Have you ever suddenly gotten the urge to bake a cake or get a little more creative with your dinner, only to realise that you have an ingredient missing? We’ve been there – it’s extremely frustrating! But don’t fret; here’s a quick guide on how to substitute 20 common ingredients to help you the next time you’re fresh out. Bear in mind that when making substitutions, it can make a noticeable difference in the outcome and it may be worthwhile nipping out to the store when the missing ingredient is the main…
The Pastry Chef’s Guide is the ultimate handbook for those wanting to master the art of beautiful homemade pâtisserie. With eight years of experience as a pastry chef, Ravneet…
Brown butter, where do we even begin? It’s a one-ingredient wonder with the power to elevate your bakes and savoury dishes from ‘meh’ to ‘hell yeah!’. Brown butter is made by cooking butter over the stovetop just long enough for the milk solids to caramelise. Aptly dubbed liquid gold or beurre noisette (French for ‘hazelnut butter’), brown butter adds an addictive nutty taste, toasty aroma and golden hue to food. Although it sounds fancy, there’s really nothing to it…all you’ll need to make your own is a frying pan, a few minutes of your time and, well, butter. How…
A night to remember The Capital 15 on Orange invites Capetonians to experience the unparalleled 4D gastronomic entertainment of ‘Le Petit Chef’ who will be in The Mother…