This recipe for confit duck is used in the honey-glazed duck breast and confit duck crépinette with baby vegetables and cardamom jus recipes from our July 2018 issue.
If you ever wondered what fruits and vegetables are in season in South Africa, then this handy guide is for you. Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for South…
Bon appétit! Drawing inspiration from the rich history of French cuisine, this delectable spread from SPAR will bring the flavours of France straight to your kitchen. Plus stand…
We love a good gin and tonic! But, do you know the difference between London Dry and Old Tom Gin? No? Do not stress! Enjoy our handy guide to gin terminology: London Dry: A style of gin that can be made anywhere in which juniper is the dominant botanical, and is made in the “one shot” method (all the botanicals are added to the still, the distillation takes place, and then the gin is blended with water with nothing else added) Genever: Original Dutch juniper spirit which led to the creation of this drink. It retains the flavour of the…
Everyone has to believe in something. We believe we’ll have more gin! This World Gin Day we are sharing some of our favourite facts about gin. 9 Things you…
Bruce Jack—of Flagstone Wines fame—is also the owner and winemaker of a more boutique enterprise, The Drift Estate in the Overberg Highlands. He lives here with his wife Penelope and their two sons, Robert and Benjamin. Written by Malu Lambert, food and wine writer Tell us about your farm, The Drift? Embraced by a mind-blowing biodiversity of indigenous plant and animal life, the estate sits halfway up the southern-most mountain range in South Africa. An equitable climate and fresh water are obvious benefits, but there’s something else as well. It’s the way the sun creeps into kloofs and lights up…
Save the date for SA’s French-inspired 25th annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival, which takes place at the historic Franschhoek Huguenot Monument on 14 and 15 July. A social calendar…
We’re giving away a home entertaining kit from Beetroot Inc. worth R1 500. All you have to do to qualify is simply tell us which Beetroot Inc. item from their eco range is your favourite. With the rise of the socially responsible shopper, business is largely being led by ethical business practices and sustainability, and this is what Beetroot Inc. is all about. Not only do they manufacture environmentally friendly furniture and accessories, Beetroot Inc. supports a variety of entrepreneurs from artists to housewives and small manufacturers with their job creation initiatives. “It is our shared beliefs and attitudes that…
Kleftiko means “stolen” and the origins of this dish go back to the early days of the Greek freedom fighters who lived in the mountains. They had to…
The world as we know it is becoming more carb conscious. We’re casting our bread upon the waters, aiding you in this journey to making clever carb choices. This harissa tomato soup contains all of the healthy nutrients you need to keep the cold at bay this winter. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
The classic daiquiri, a drink nowadays misinterpreted, is just as noble as a martini and is the benchmark test for a good rum. This version gives the original…