YOUNG CHEFS AND BAKERS – DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN YOUR SHARE OF R110 000? A total of R110 000 is up for grabs in the RCL FOODS Young Chefs and Young Bakers competitions – two competitions that are set to cause a stir among the most talented rising stars in the South African culinary industry. The competitions are brought to the industry in a proud partnership with SA Chefs and the SA Bakers Association. Building on the success of last year’s RCL FOODS Young Chef Competition, this year sees the launch of the Young Baker Competition. The…
What is white sauce? White sauce is traditionally made by thickening milk with a white roux (a paste of flour and butter). Also known as bechamel, white sauce…
Join the Mandela Day soup challenge and feed the hungry Time to join the Mandela Day Challenge. Chefs with Compassion is launching its third annual #67000litre Mandela Day soup challenge to home cooks, soup kitchens, corporates, and other compassionate South Africans, with the aim of smashing the target for the third time. The 67000-litre soup challenge for Mandela Day has fed close on 600 000 hungry people over the first two years as cooks across the country rose to the challenge, first in 2020 in the face of the devastating pandemic, and again in 2021 following the July riots in KwaZulu-Natal…
Joburg: The Gourmet Grocer offers new old-style décor and expanded products The popular Gourmet Grocer in Birdhaven is sporting a décor revamp that has also expanded the neighbourhood…
Semolina pistachio cake with lemon syrup A beautiful and textured syrup cake that finishes off on a zesty note! Try this Semolina pistachio cake with lemon syrup this weekend as the perfect Sunday bake. SERVES 12 / PREP TIME 25 min / COOK TIME 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 150 g butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup semolina flour ¾ cup self-raising flour ⅓ cup coarsely chopped pistachios LEMON SYRUP 1 cup caster sugar ½ cup water ⅓ cup lemon juice METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180℃.…
Coffee: it’s the kind of thing that you either deeply love, or despise. If coffee is one of the most important meals of your day, then these decadent…
With a light, buttery crumb and a silky white chocolate glaze, this white chocolate bundt cake is elegant in its simplicity – a perfect treat for birthdays, tea parties and picnics. White Chocolate Bundt Cake SERVES 10-12 INGREDIENTS 375g butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 3 cups flour 6 Tbsp cornflour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup milk GLAZE …
The younger generation is leading a shift to focus on health and reduced alcohol intake by choosing low alcohol or non-alcoholic drink options. The choice of whether to…
Learn how to weave a beautiful lattice pie crust with these helpful steps and video guide, plus some fun ways to pimp your lattice! What is a lattice pie crust? A lattice pie crust is made by weaving strips of pastry into an open mesh-like pattern. It’s a classic way to decorate sweet and savoury pies – not only does it look stunning but it also allows for steam from the filling to easily escape, meaning you won’t get any accidental pie explosions in your oven! Attempting a lattice weave can be intimidating at first, so we’ve broken down the…
The Hot Toddy: a classic tipple, perfect for a cold winter’s eve A hot toddy is the perfect winter drink. It’s got citrus, it’s got honey, but most…