• SA cookbook author and supermom, Jan Kohler, shares some exciting recipes to cook for the festive season! Christmas Turkey There are several ways to ensure you don’t serve up a dried out turkey on Christmas day and a large part of that is making sure you don’t dry out the white (turkey breast) meat. I do this in two ways, and the first step is to soak your turkey in a spicy brine bath, inspired by my Christmas guru, the fabulous Nigella Lawson. Here’s what goes in: 1 large turkey Vegetables and herbs for the turkey bed like spinach, leeks,…

    It’s no secret that many many have made the move to a plant-based diet, prompted by climate change, ethical objections, and health factors. In fact, the global vegan market is on track to be worth $15.77 billion this year, and to grow to a whopping $22.27 billion by 2025.   The Radisson CollectionTM Radisson RED®, V&A Waterfront has fully embraced the movement and revolutionised its RED menu to include a sumptuous, guilt-free, ‘Yes Ve-Gan’ Christmas Day 3-course menu which takes people on a journey of culinary delights, festively themed, and served with a lekker, local twist – the tasting will be taking place on 25th December 2021 at 12h00.  …

    A creamy blue cheese and spinach filling encased in delightfully flaky pastry. INGREDIENTS 300 grams fresh baby spinach, blanched 1⁄2 cup blue cheese 1⁄4 cup onion, finely diced tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp dill, chopped garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper, to taste 2 large eggs 1 roll store-bought puff pastry, thawed 1⁄2cup walnut halves Sesame seeds, to garnish Microgreens, to serve METHOD REHEAT the oven to 200°C and grease an 8-hole muffin tin with non-stick spray. PREPARE the filling by mixing together the spinach, cheese, onion, oil, dill and garlic. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix one egg…

    Situated in the northern reaches of the Abelana Game Reserve in Limpopo, the Abelana River Lodge is an exceptional, luxury accommodation surrounded by spectacular landscapes and views of the tranquil Selati River. Rooms at the lodge are air-conditioned with en-suite facilities as well as an additional outdoor shower and spacious deck overlooking the river.  In the spirit of ‘Abelana’, meaning ‘to share amongst each other’ in the language of the Northern Sotho people who inhabit the region of Limpopo, guests can expect a completely immersive and authentic safari experience during their stay where they will learn more about the beauty…

    Why should we recycle? Firstly, used paper is repulped to make new products that we use every day such tissue and paper packaging. Next, a tonne of recycled paper can save up to three cubic metres of landfill space. And recycling creates jobs and supports livelihoods. However, even the most conscientious people make recycling mistakes. You might even think your home is paperless, so you don’t need to recycle.  Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation for the South African paper and paper packaging sector, shares three common recycling mistakes, with helpful tips to get your recycling right. Mistake 1: Putting…