How to make floral ice cubes IT’S SPRING!! Floral ice cubes are an easy and impactful way to beautify drinks or ice buckets. Here’s how to do it. 1. Use only edible flowers. If sourcing from a store, make sure they haven’t been treated with any chemicals. Likewise if picking from your own garden. Try orchids, nasturtiums, pansies and snapdragons. 2. The next step is to prepare your water. To make clear ice, use distilled water that has been boiled and then cooled. This helps to remove impurities, which can cause cloudiness and air bubbles in the cubes. 3. A…
Get to know Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen! A household name – and for good reason! Being the first South African chef to obtain a Michelin star, Jan is…
How to make Rooibos chai sugar body scrub Here is a home-made Rooibos chai sugar body scrub treats for the wonderful women in your life…the perfect gift of selfceare INGREDIENTS 440g brown sugar ½ cup olive/almond/deodorised coconut oil ¼ cup Rooibos tea leaves 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves Pinch ground cardamom 1 thumb-size piece fresh ginger 2 tbsp honey METHOD MIX all of the ingredients together until combined. Place in airtight jars and store at room temperature. TO USE rub all over your body, hands or lips, then wash off with warm water. Made this…
Once in a while, we may feel uneasy or “hangry” because we haven’t had a meal; however, when it comes to your mood, your food choices and feelings…
What started out as a trend in 1970s American suburbia – then a boxed vanilla cake mix made as a tray bake, poked with holes and the holes filled with jello (or jelly here in SA), the jelly set, the top of the creation then spread with whipped cream and sliced into neat squares to serve. As we know, any good trend of yesteryear is bound to make a vintage revival – and, in this case, there’s good reason for our Pinterest feeds to be filled with poke cakes of all descriptions! Poking your cake (or brownies in this case)…
Whether you’re cooking with your kids or simply looking to feel like a kid again, these Rocky Road Rice Krispie Treat Squares are bound to get you feeling…
We’re here with the official Food&Home conversion chart for all your baking and cooking needs! Now you can easily work out your measurements without having to pause to to the maths in your head! Food&Home Conversion Chart THE USUAL Cups to ml measurements can often get quite confusing! ¼ tsp 1.25ml ½ tsp 2.5ml 1 tsp 5ml 1 tbsp 15ml ¼ cup 60ml ⅓ cup 80ml ½ cup 125ml ⅔ cup 150ml ¾ cup 180ml 1 cup 250ml BAKING Baking powder 5ml 5g Bicarbonate of soda 5ml 7g Cocoa powder 15ml 7g Coconut, desiccated 250ml 95g Coffee granules 15ml 5g…
BELUGA RELAUCHES IN ICONIC V&A WATERFRONT CRUISE TERMINAL We have some very exciting news to share with you, one of Cape Town’s hotspots is finally re-opening post-pandemic! Beluga…
This beetroot and lentil salad is full of healthy, hearty ingredients and packs a flavourful punch perfect for a main or side dish. Beetroot and Lentil Salad with dill yoghurt HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 45 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 160 grams green lentils 1/3 cup olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 3 tsp ground cumin 3 tsp ground coriander 3 lemons 250 grams cooked baby beetroot, quartered 120 grams baby spinach leaves ½ cup coriander leaves ¾ cup double thick yoghurt ¼ cup dill sprigs 320 grams goat’s cheese lemon wedges, to…
For some, TikTok appears to be the go-to place for those looking to switch things up with a number of viral videos making their way into the kitchen.…