Inspired by the spiced Mayan hot chocolate that Vianne Rocher (played by Juliette Binoche) prepared at La Chocolaterie Maya, this truffle recipe belongs to author Joanne Harris, who penned Chocolat, the novel on which the movie is based. These are sinfully rich bites of pure passion.
These crunchy, sweet and creamy apple pie à la mode ice cream sandwiches are sure to make you fall in love. Either with the sandwiches or with your…
This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this March, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Aeon 2012, R320 Winemaker Rianie Strydom has a way with syrah and she demonstrates her aplomb beautifully with the collection from Haskell Vineyards. Upfront The Aeon 2012 dances with pepper and red cherries aromas, leading onto a palate that hits all the taste receptors, from savoury to sweet-and-sour, with a lengthy finish that makes it perfect for food pairing (and well, lengthy dinners!). Pair with: Tomato, mince and Parmesan baked gnocchi WIN –…
Winemaker Rianie Strydom has a way with syrah and she demonstrates her aplomb beautifully with the collection from Haskell Vineyards. Upfront The Aeon 2012 dances with pepper and…
Using bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast to leaven this spin-on-the traditional Irish soda bread, makes it an excellent, fuss-free recipe to try if you’re new to bread baking.
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse offers luxury accommodation in the heart of the Robertson Wine Valley on a working wine farm. The Cape Dutch Revival Manor, once a family home,…
Beetroot carpaccio with avocado salsa, salmon ribbons and walnuts is a colourful, delicious dish that makes the most of seasonal ingredients. Fresh, fun, and super tasty.
It might sound a little strange as a breakfast dish, but beetroot granola with whipped coconut cream is all you need to start your day off right! Crunchy,…
While lemon thyme may look like a regular thyme plant, when the leaves are crushed it releases a beautiful and subtle lemony fragrance. often grown for its use in the kitchen, it also makes an excellent ground cover to use in the garden or between paths – allowing that wonderful aroma to be released whenever someone walks past. In the kitchen A natural antiseptic, lemon thyme has a wealth of natural herbal benefits for the body, including being a great hangover cure when drunk as a tea infusion. However, it’s mainly used like regular thyme in cooking, but with an…
Thousands of visitors flock to Namaqua National Park every year to experience the breath-taking sighting of flower carpets that dominate the landscape. But the park offers amazing experiences…