You’ve likely seen pictures of avocado roses on the internet – and if you haven’t yet, they’re bound to pop onto your radar soon! They look exquisite and impressive, but are deceptively easy to make. Here’s how… Here’s how to make avocado roses STEP 1: Cut an avocado in half, and remove the pit and skin and discard. Don’t use an avocado that’s overripe – it should be just perfectly ripe. If it’s too ripe you’ll end up with a mushy mess. STEP 2: Place one half of the avocado, cut-side down, on a chopping board and slice thinly widthways. Slicing…
Updating your Kitchen REFRESHING… A change is as good as a holiday, right? Well, the same is true for updating your kitchen. We spend more time in the…
From locally inspired seasonings to exotic blends, the versatile seasonings from Cape Herb & Spice give you the opportunity to broaden your culinary horizons, and elevate the flavour of all your foodie favourites. Thanks to the expertly sourced flavour combinations, it’s never been easier to do food your way and turn your kitchen into a culinary destination. Have you tried the Cape Herb & Spice RUBS yet? They are packaged in fully recyclable tins and have a convenient shaker top that offers an easy way to take everyday meals to new planes of deliciousness with no bulking agents or nasty…
There’s so much to love about the beautiful seaside town of Hermanus. It’s no surprise that countless South Africans are hanging up their “city hats” in favour of…
Eskorts Bacon Benedict Try Eskorts Bacon Benedict recipeUse bacon instead of ham for this delectable, indulgent breakfast or brunch dish that is sure to make you love the mornings again. INGREDIENTS: HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 6 egg yolks 125ml (½ cup) butter juice of one lemon 15ml (1 tbsp) hot water pinch of salt 5ml (½ tsp) black pepper EGGS BENEDICT 200g Eskort Shoulder Bacon 4 English muffins 8 poached eggs 5g sage 45ml (3 tbsp) butter salt and pepper, to taste METHOD HOLLANDAISE SAUCE PREPARE a double-boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. The bowl…
How to cook the perfect steak In avoiding incidents of steak not cooked to your guests’ liking, we’ve put together your right-hand guide on how to cook the…
Iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate celebrates 150-year milestone Riebeek Kasteel, South Africa, August 2022: South Africa’s iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate this year marks a truly rare and historic milestone, celebrating with the release of a new wine. It was 150 years ago that the Malan Family acquired the land that has been under its custodianship ever since. A host of pioneering successes was set in motion, including high-level representation in directing South Africa’s wine industry for many years; the establishment of Portuguese wine grape varieties in South Africa; and, the establishment of one of the most beloved global wine brands. This…
Great knives are some of the best tools to have in your kitchen arsenal, but choosing the right ones can be tricky. Don’t worry, though; we’ve got you…
The Food&Home Awards are nearly here (published in the September issue of Food&Home) and we want you to get to know the judges! Ilse van der Merwe, more commonly known as The Food Fox is a foodie, cookbook author and recipe developer from Cape Town. Read more to get to know her and find out what makes her tick! How did you get started in food and content creation? I started my food blog at the end of 2010 as a foot in the door to pursue a lifelong passion (food & writing). About 6 months later I made a…
More accolades for Sugarbird®, as market-reach grows with continued innovation. Multi award-winning craft spirits producer, Sugarbird®, which embodies flavours from the Cape Floral Kingdom, continues to grow internationally,…